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A rabbi and a therapist walk into a classroom ... No, this isn't the start of a joke. It was, in fact, the start of Rabbi Daniel Schonbuch's journey to find his true calling.

Schonbuch was always interested in psychology, but with a large family and professional obligations demanding his attention, he didn't have the luxury of pursuing his passion as a traditional student. He researched online programs and found NCU.

As a young man just out of high school and entering the Air Force, Dr. Bobby Martin didn't see the value of continued education.  He spent his free time at parties instead of libraries.  When he left the military after four years, he was faced with the reality that no one would hire him.  He was married, with a child and doing odd jobs.  He decided to return to the military, but with a different mindset.

"I had experienced what it was like to be under-educated, so I figured let's see what it's like to be educated," Martin said.

Northcentral University Provost, Dr. David Harpool, shared what makes NCU unique for graduate education on “The Balancing Act airing on Lifetime Television®.”

Dr. Harpool discussed why Northcentral is ideal for self-starters and independent thinkers who want a premier education. He highlighted NCU’s unique one-to-one learning model, and discussed how an online education provides flexible access to students no matter where they live.

With insightful feedback from our students, and rigorous research on emerging trends in the field by Northcentral University’s faculty and curriculum experts, NCU’s School of Education is launching new in-demand education specializations today:

Marriage and family therapy gives hope to many. To celebrate its important role in today’s society, Northcentral University is pleased to announce two full tuition scholarships for new students starting a master’s or doctoral program* in the Department of Marriage and Family Sciences.

Kessiah Young researched doctoral programs for three years, and talked with nearly 12 universities, but none were a good fit. That all changed when Young spoke with Mary Patterson, an executive enrollment specialist at NCU.

“Mary had a certain gift for connecting with me and was genuinely interested in my background, interests, and motives for pursuing a PhD. This allowed her to make the appropriate recommendations,” said Young. “This is definitely a community of which I wanted to be a member. I am ecstatic that I now belong!”

For Charlene Carlberg, a single mother of three children, receiving the NCU August Back to School Scholarship is a dream come true. As an educator for 23 years, Carlberg is pursuing a Doctor of Education with a specialization in curriculum and teaching to further determine instructional practices that support the achievement of all students.

Northcentral University Provost, Dr. David Harpool, will be featured on “The Balancing Act airing on Lifetime Television®” to discuss Northcentral’s unique approach to graduate education. Dr. Harpool will share why Northcentral is ideal for self-starters and independent thinkers who want a premier education. He will also highlight our one-to-one learning model with flexible access to students no matter where they live.

Northcentral University is pleased to announce the three new students who were chosen as recipients of full tuition scholarships for the master’s or doctoral degree programs of their choice!

Recipients were selected on the strength of their written essay on the topic, “How will going back to school to receive an advanced degree from NCU help you grow and expand contributions to your chosen field of study?”

Receiving the July NCU Bright Future Scholarship not only benefits Lynnette Jimenez, who is pursuing a Doctor of Education with a focus on E-Learning , but will also support her efforts to help the underprivileged in El Salvador.