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Northcentral University
Student Reviews |
Northcentral University is an accredited
online university providing graduate and undergraduate degree
programs in business and technology management, education, and
psychology. We create a unique 100% online academic program
just for you. Pursue your professional interests, receive personalized
guidance from Faculty Mentors, and schedule learning at your
own pace. Many online schools mandate weekly attendance, campus
residency, and rigid, inflexible program requirements and term
schedules. Not NCU! Balance your education with career demands
and needs for personal and family time.
Accreditation
Northcentral University is accredited by The Higher Learning
Commission and a member of the North Central Association of
Colleges and Schools. |
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Posted by Anna Eaton-Merkle
October 20, 2010 |
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NorthCentral is not worth the effort |
| Phd. Educational Leadership |
| I have taken five classes from this school but my experience on the last
one will make it my last. I applied for an extension for completion of my
last class. It was approved. Apparently, this date for completion was
written in small print on the page for the class - however, I was never
informed formally by my mentor or by the school administration. AFTER the
date for completion had passed, I recieved notification that I was given an
"F" for the course because I had not completed my last two assignments.
Prior to that, I had received 100% on every assignment. NCU Dean of
Education would...Read Full Review |
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Posted by Proud NCU grad
December 15, 2009 |
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Fairly decent program |
| PhD in Business Administration |
| The NCU PhD program is a decent program that meets the requirements for a
doctoral program. I did my Bachelor's degree in a traditional brick and
mortar and my MBA from a traditional brick and mortar via distance. As a
MBA grad in a strong school with above average grades, I rate the NCU
doctoral program as no less rigorous - as it rightfully should be. HOWEVER,
the online/distance learning format is not for everybody. It requires
individuals that are comfortable with the reduced interaction and somewhat
reduced support compared with brick and mortar offerings. No denial here.
On the other han...Read Full Review |
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Posted by Cade
November 22, 2009 |
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Rigorous Program---Rewarding Experience |
| PhD in Education |
| I highly recommend NCU. As many others have listed on this site, it is not
a program for students who are not highly self-motivated and capable of
independent work. I am just finishing a PhD in the Education program. I
have found the entire process to be extremely challenging, rigorous, and
rewarding. I have had the kind of experience that I anticipated having in a
doctoral level program. NCU pushed my talents and abilities to the max
while offering the support that I needed. The NCU faculty and staff always
listened to my legitimate concerns and offered their encouragement and
support. I anti...Read Full Review |
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Posted by Retired Air Force Bob
June 27, 2009 |
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Perfect for working adults |
| PhD in Business |
| I am in the PhD in Business (Homeland Security) degree program and
sincerely enjoy it! I have 5 master's degrees from well known B & M schools
and even enrolled in a hybrid doctoral program at a B & M school prior to
NCU. I left because the curriculum was not a good fit for my second career
and the majority of the faculty never worked outside of academia. My wife
holds an Ed.D along with an MSN from B & M schools and she agreed that for
learners who are fully engaged in a career, many traditional schools just
do not "get it." In our present economy, working adults are not able to
quit for 2-4 ...Read Full Review |
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Posted by Eric
June 4, 2009 |
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I would recommend this school |
| Business |
| I was enrolled in NCUs DBA program in 2006 and completed three courses.
There is no way to explain my utter discontentment with their program. Yes,
they have a nice course selection. Yes, they have pretty good textbooks.
Yes, there are some good online research tools. BUT....I rec'd almost ZERO
instructor feedback in each of the three courses. In the first course, I
DEMANDED feedback---and even quoted the school's catalog that touts
one-on-one mentorship. For this, I got referred to my academic advisor for
counseling. I kept hearing, "You're an adult learner now. You don't need
any feedback fr...Read Full Review |
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Posted by WFU DEACON
April 29, 2009 |
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Great for professionals |
| PhD in Psychology |
| I graduated from a very well known, academically rigorous university,
receiving both a BA and MA. I have recently been accepted into the PhD
Psychology program at NCU, after having been licensed as a school
psychologist and health services provider MA level psychologist in my state
for many years. I have been very impressed with the quality of the
described curriculum in health psychology/behavioral medicine, as well as
the list of mentors available including a licensed neuropsychologist in my
state & those having received doctorates from the premier Ivy League and
similar schools. I have also...Read Full Review |
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Posted by Grumpy old man
April 17, 2009 |
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Something different |
| PhD Business |
| I am doing a PhD at NCU, and am enjoying it a great deal. Here is my
story:
1. I could study anywhere. I have good B&M undergraduate & MBA degrees, a
decent GMAT etc.
2. I have a demanding job that I really enjoy. The cost of taking a leave
of absence to study full-time at a great school would not make financial
sense.
3. I did extensive research, and find that the NCU curriculum in my field
is the best thought-out and most aligned to my needs. I am including B&M
schools in this analysis. I have designed curriculum for a top school, and
I know good design when I see it.
4. I am not...Read Full Review |
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Posted by Bob at NASA
March 28, 2009 |
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Should be good |
| Business Administration |
| My undergraduate degree is from a traditional school, yet my graduate
degree and post-graduate certificate were earned at virtual institutions
(UoP & Touro University International). I recently entered the DBA program
at NCU but have yet to commence with my first class. Clearly all of my
on-line education was received at regionally accredited universities – I
personally think that is a baseline requirement.
I believe, and this is only my perspective, that adult learners seeking to
improve their contributions at work through cross-discipline exposure,
applying new concepts to their work and ...Read Full Review |
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Posted by Raven
January 14, 2009 |
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Good program |
| MBA |
| I graduated with a BA from a rather large University. I have served in the
military for almost 18 years and real soon will have obtained an MBA from
NCU. I will openly admit that I don't feel my education received at NCU is
as good as it could have been if I would have attended the same large
University that I attended for my undergraduate studies. Thanks to 18 month
trips to Iraq and numerous other things, I feel good about continuing my
education via distance learning, but also recognize that it is not as good
as if I would have attended classes, interacting with professors and other
student...Read Full Review |
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