Northcentral University - Psychology

Mixed Review

By: Anonymous (In Progress) on March 13, 2008

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Review:

An audit of all processes and programs related to the Ph.D. program in Psychology will show:
(1) Weaknesses in the mentors backgrounds, knowledge, experience, and teaching capabilities.
(2) Direct incompatibility regarding stated course requirements at NCU, the course fundamentals, core learning goals, and what is acceptable as a standard in the academic arena.  The course outlines need to be updated and consistent.  I have two graduate degrees, one of which is from a top ivy league school.  What is required for course completion should match course description.  In most cases it does not.
(3) Mentor communication is very limited, even when it is requested or solicited.
(4) Stay away from the major discussion areas as they contain so much erroneous (and silly) information.
(5) The course work is not rigorous (very simple) and most points are lost or gained on APA style mistakes.  APA style is important but quality content ranks higher in the real world.  More challenges need to be incorporated.  Most courses can be finished in six weeks, if feedback is timely(6) Clinical courses need more solid and up to date clinical training such as neuropsychology.
This is what I have found so far.  I hope this review is helpful and productive.