Department of Psychology

Mission Statement

The mission of the Department of Psychology is to deliver educational opportunities allowing students throughout the world to acquire the knowledge, skills, practical application, and values integral to the field of psychology.

Vision Statement

The vision of the Department of Psychology is to unite a global community of faculty and students to improve the human condition through research and practice.

Goals

The Department of Psychology provides educational experiences in the field of Psychology that allow students to build and appropriately apply skills related to a relevant knowledge base, research, critical thinking, communication, competencies, and values underlying the field of psychology.

Licensure

Most programs in the Department of Psychology were not designed for licensure or certification and don’t lead to licensure or certification.

The only programs at this time that are designed to lead to licensure and/or certification are the following:

Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis

NCU’s Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis meets all of the coursework requirements to become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) as identified by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) and Applied Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) and may meet some of the licensure requirements identified for each state. Additional requirements, such as Independent Fieldwork Supervision hours and successful passing of the BCBA an exam are needed to become a BCBA.  Students are encouraged to research their state specific licensure laws and regulations. 

Please note that NCU’s BCBA program does not meet the requirements to apply for New York State Licensure. New York has their own required coursework to apply for licensure and does not require BCBA Certification.

Master of Science in Sport Psychology

The Master of Science in Sport Psychology complies with the eight knowledge areas required by the Certification Council for the Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) and meets all the coursework requirements to become a CMPC. Additional requirements such as field work hours and successful passing of the certification exam are needed to become a CMPC. 

Please note, this program does not lead to licensure as a Sport Psychologist.

Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology: Specialization in Counseling Psychology (California Licensure Track)

The California Licensure Track meets the educational requirements for licensure as a psychologist in California. To obtain licensure students/graduates will need to acquire supervised clinical training independent of the program as required by Section 14 of the California Business and Professions Code. 

Programs

• Applied Behavior Analysis Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
• Psychology Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

• Psychology, Gender and Sexual Fluidity Specialization, MA
• Psychology, General Psychology Specialization, MA

• Applied Behavior Analysis, MS

• Child and Adolescent Developmental Psychology, MS

• Educational Psychology, MS

• Forensic Psychology, MS

• Health Psychology, MS

• Industrial and Organizational Psychology, MS

• Sport Psychology, MS

• Psychology Post-Master’s Certificate

• Psychology, Counseling Psychology - CA Track, PhD
• Psychology, Counseling Psychology Specialization, PhD
• Psychology, General Psychology Specialization, PhD
• Psychology, Gerontology Specialization, PhD
• Psychology, Health Psychology Specialization, PhD
• Psychology, Industrial/Organizational Psychology Specialization, PhD
• Psychology, Psychology of Gender and Sexual Fluidity Specialization, PhD
• Psychology, Social Policy and Behavioral Health Administration Specialization, PhD
• Psychology, Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders Specialization, PhD
• Psychology, Trauma and Disaster Relief Specialization, PhD