DL Psychology; PsyD; NCU

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  1. aeromancer27

    aeromancer27 New Member

    Hiya!

    Hrm. Psychology programs; was considering Northcentral University. I do believe I heard some stuff about them that wasn't too appealing, but I can't remember where I saw it or when. Someone care to clarify - and/or give opinions of NCU?

    Also, when contemplating the whole Professional Counselor thing for my state (Texas), I thought even further and remembered that they have PsyD programs. Anyone know of an RA, DL (prefer entirely) PsyD program (other than the one at Capella)?
    I'm sure most of you know - but PsyD and PhD are two VERY different things. I'd prefer it in Counseling, but I'm not gonna gripe if it's in something like Organizational Psychology.

    I appreciate your help ahead of time :)

    - Clay
     
  2. BlackBird

    BlackBird Member

  3. DL-Luvr

    DL-Luvr New Member

    Hi Clay:

    As I recall NCU gives a PhD not a PsyD. You're right they are different - PsyD is practitioner oriented and the PhD is research oriented.

    Are you already licensed in Texas ? If not check with the licensing authority and find out what Texas law and regulations require, e.g. specific classes that may be required etc. And internship/field placement/practicum requirements and how to fulfill them in-State while the degree program is out of State.
     
  4. Marko

    Marko New Member

    Hi,
    I don't know about the Psy portion of NCU, but I'm currently enrolled at NCU in the PhD in Business Administration (post-MBA) program. So far, I find my experience with the university very good. The program is challenging but flexible, the fees are reasonable, the mentors (instructors) are competent and patient, and have a very positive attitude toward the student.
    Of course licensure requirements are an issue if you're looking at a Psy major and are not already licensed -- don't know about that with regards to NCU.

    Good luck.
     
  5. Dr.Bok

    Dr.Bok member

    Re: Re: DL Psychology; PsyD; NCU

    did you earn your MBA at NCU.
     
  6. me again

    me again Well-Known Member

    NCU is now a cash cow for the owner.

    I tried to reply to your PM, but got the following:
    • < Name removed for confidentiality > has chosen not to receive private messages or may not be allowed to receive private messages. Therefore you may not send your message to him/her.
    I'll try to answer your questions here. I don't go to the UNA and I can no longer afford to pursue higher education, due to an economic disaster, which will take me around four to seven years to recover from. Having said that...

    You asked what it is that I don't like about NCU. Well, when I went there, they simply handed the student a textbook and had them complete about 15% of the questions at the end of each chapter. If the textbook had any project assignments within it, then the student might be required to complete a couple of them also. Afterwards, the student was awarded a grade. Conclusion: The student completes 15% of the textbook and is then award doctoral-level college credits with a commensurate [sic] grade. And to top it off, they are now regionally accredited!!! At least that's how it was in the PhD track that I was in.

    Due to the above, I became suspicious of NCU's teaching methodology (or lack thereof). I had a basis of comparison because I've completed courses at the University of Phoenix and at Columbia Union College (CUC). CUC was extremely rigorous and, realistically, it can't be compared to NCU's lack of academic rigor. It is like comparing apples to oranges. In retrospect, I am shocked that NCU is being allowed to grant doctoral-level college credits for the lack-of-coursework that they are requiring.

    It may sound like I have an ax to grind with NCU, but I really don't. However, when I state my disparaging opinion, it is simply my perception of NCU. I can’t help what I believe. If NCU does not change, then what I have said will eventually become common knowledge. How low can NCU go?

    When NCU was seeking regional accreditation, it was extremely affordable. Then when they got RA status, their tuition jumped. It has recently increased again, to the point where it is no longer economically advantageous. I view NCU as a new cash cow for the owner. Both he and I know the truth of this. ;)

    I have been staying out of the NCU threads because my opinion has attracted some argumentative trolls. However, you asked me an honest question and I obliged with an honest answer. :p
     
  7. aeromancer27

    aeromancer27 New Member

    ..and I thank you.

    I really appreciate you giving your opinion. I'm not sure why people get upset about opinions. We may not all agree, but they're just opinions - not laws :)

    Again, I've been waiting for someone to tell me exactly what they thought of NCU, and I'm sincerely appreciative that someone finally did it (albeit, not from my own request - since most of those have been ignored in the past) I'll gladly take your views and incorporate them into my final decision (by the way - which is not made yet). Of course, if the State of Texas doesn't decide that NCU is acknowledged by the AACRAO, then I may not be doing anything there anyway.

    I'm about ready to start something regardless of whether it's acceptable for the state or not.. I've been waiting for over 6 months now..researching (for several years prior to that) and I'm kinda getting edgy regarding the slow upward motion of the DL degree field (at least for me).

    Anyway - again, thank you very very much.
    (even though this is response to someone else's request)

    Cheers,
    - Clay
     

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