Northcentral University

I can tell that the atmosphere of "leave me alone" was created by thousands of professionals wanting their MBA or PhD who worked for a living. It is a very lonely school. There is no connection with other students not even in discussions because there has only been one required post in my time there.

I think if you truly want to be left alone to do your work and never be called or connected with then this is your school.

I went to UC and completed their masters in criminal justice so I know what online programs are like. NCU however is very lonely... I'll say it again> IT IS LONELY.

I sign in everyday to add a bit to my assignment for the week and never do I have emails or messages waiting for me. Like I said before I think it has taken this role from professionals who did not want interaction but instead just wanted the credential or degree.

I literally sign into my account, research and write throughout the week, and submit my papers on Sunday nights. There is just nothing else to it.

I am learning a lot but I feel when I went into the PhD program I expected my Cj courses and less business but I was mistaken. You actually take an even amount when you include the research courses.

I have learned a few things about earning a PhD and I suggest if you are planning to attend this school you adhere to it. First of all, earning a PhD is not becoming an expert in anything it is instead challenging your writing skills to be developed by making you write at least a page everyday of the week. Over a four year time period you will obviously become a better writer... So it is not about learning something new per-se> it is geared towards making you a scholarly, professional writer.

Secondly, if a PhD ANYWHERE offered just conecentration or specialized courses I would do it. In fact, I am trying to get into NCU's C.A.G.S. program not using financial aid but I am not sure how it is going to work.

Taking the extra research courses and business courses is lame. They are not fun and not intriguing to a criminal justice major.

Just a quick not> the financial dept has never done me wrong and I get my stipend check to the day every 8 weeks. Honestly, do not believe the rumors. I say just apply and try the first course and see for yourself.It is a good school and I have learned a great deal but overall this is not the concentration for me. I am now in the process of looking for another masters> something relative to law or the justice system. My heart is just not in business administration.