Statement of Accreditation Status
Northcentral University
11355 N. Torrey Pines Road
La Jolla, CA 92037
United StatesTelephone:
URL:
Staff Liaison:
Each institution is assigned a staff liaison who is their primary point of contact for accreditation activities.
OPEID:
The OPEID number is used by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) to identify schools that have Program Participation Agreements (PPA) for purposes of eligibility to participate in Federal Student Financial Assistance programs under Title IV.
038133
Student Achievement URL:
WSCUC Standards require that institutions regularly generate, evaluate, and make public data about student achievement, including measures of retention, and graduation, and evidence of student learning.
Current Accreditation Status:
Accredited- Indicates that the Commission has found that an institution has met or exceeded the expectations of the Standards and the Core Commitments to Institutional Capacity and Educational Effectiveness. Initial accreditation is for a period of five to seven years before the next comprehensive review. Reaffirmation is granted for a period of seven to ten years and may be accompanied by a request for interim reports and/or special visits, or a formal Notice of Concern.
Accredited
Most Recent Commission Action:
Friday, February 19, 2021
First Accredited:
Date the institution was first accredited by WSCUC.
2015
Undergraduate FTE:
30
Graduate FTE:
6,350
Financial Structure Type:
Institutions within the WSCUC region are classified as Non-profit, For-profit or State-supported.
Non-Profit
Sponsorship:
Choices include: No related entity, Proprietary with Parent Board, Religious Control, Multi-institutional system, Other. For more information please see the Related Entities Policy.
No Related Entity
Academic Calendar:
The period of time generally extending from September to June; usually equated to 2 semesters or trimesters, 3 quarters, or the period covered by a 4-1-4 calendar system.
Continuous
Distributes Federal Financial Aid:
Role |
Name | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation Liaison Officer | Jessica Hensley | Director, Accreditation & Special Projects | jhensley [at] ncu.edu |
| Board of Directors Chair | Erlinda Martinez | Northcentral University Board Chair | erlinda_martinez [at] verizon.net |
| Chief Academic Officer | John Lanear | Provost & Chief Academic Officer | jlanear [at] ncu.edu |
| Chief Executive Officer | David Harpool | President | dharpool [at] ncu.edu |
| Chief Financial Officer | Jamie Nickel | Chief Financial Officer | jnickel [at] ncu.edu |
| Director Institutional Research | Colin Marlaire | Associate Provost | cmarlaire [at] ncu.edu |
| OPEID |
Location Name |
City | Location Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northcentral University | La Jolla | Main Campus | Active |
|
Degree |
Degree Level | Year Implemented | Modality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies | Bachelors | 2020 | Distance Education |
| Bachelor of Arts in Management | Bachelors | 2020 | Distance Education |
| Bachelor of Arts in Psychology | Bachelors | 1997 | Distance Education |
| Bachelor of Business Administration | Bachelors | 1997 | Distance Education |
| Bachelor of Education | Bachelors | 2008 | Distance Education |
| Doctor of Business Administration | Professional Doctorate | 1997 | Distance Education |
| Doctor of Criminal Justice | Professional Doctorate | 2018 | Distance Education |
| Doctor of Education | Professional Doctorate | 2004 | Distance Education |
| Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership | Professional Doctorate | 2017 | Distance Education |
| Doctor of Education in Instructional Design | Professional Doctorate | 2018 | Distance Education |
| Doctor of Health Administration | Professional Doctorate | 2018 | Distance Education |
| Doctor of Nursing Practice | Professional Doctorate | 2018 | Distance Education |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration | Research Doctorate | 1997 | Distance Education |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science | Research Doctorate | 2017 | Distance Education |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Data Science | Research Doctorate | 2017 | Distance Education |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Education | Research Doctorate | 2004 | Distance Education |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Leadership | Research Doctorate | 2017 | Distance Education |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Human Resource Management | Research Doctorate | 2018 | Distance Education |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Instructional Design | Research Doctorate | 2018 | Distance Education |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Marriage and Family Therapy | Research Doctorate | 2010 | Distance Education |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Organizational Leadership | Research Doctorate | 2015 | Distance Education |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology | Research Doctorate | 1997 | Distance Education |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Technology and Innovation Management | Research Doctorate | 2017 | Distance Education |
| Doctor of Public Administration | Professional Doctorate | 2018 | Distance Education |
| Doctorate of Marriage and Family Therapy | Professional Doctorate | 2015 | Distance Education |
| Education Specialist | Education Specialist | 2012 | Distance Education |
| Education Specialist in Educational Leadership | Education Specialist | 2017 | Distance Education |
| Juris Doctor | Professional Doctorate | 2020 | Distance Education |
| Master in Public Administration | Masters | 2018 | Distance Education |
| Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy | Masters | 2010 | Distance Education |
| Master of Arts in Psychology | Masters | 1997 | Distance Education |
| Master of Arts in Teaching | Masters | 2017 | Distance Education |
| Master of Business Administration | Masters | 1997 | Distance Education |
| Master of Business Administration | Masters | 2020 | Distance Education |
| Master of Education | Masters | 2004 | Distance Education |
| Master of Education in Educational Leadership | Masters | 2017 | Distance Education |
| Master of Health Administration | Masters | 2018 | Distance Education |
| Master of Human Resource Management | Masters | 2018 | Distance Education |
| Master of Legal Studies | Masters | 2018 | Distance Education |
| Master of Science in Accounting | Masters | 2017 | Distance Education |
| Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis | Masters | 2021 | Distance Education |
| Master of Science in Child and Adolescent Developmental Psychology | Masters | 2017 | Distance Education |
| Master of Science in Computer Science | Masters | 2017 | Distance Education |
| Master of Science in Cybersecurity | Masters | 2017 | Distance Education |
| Master of Science in Data Science | Masters | 2017 | Distance Education |
| Master of Science in Educational Psychology | Masters | 2018 | Distance Education |
| Master of Science in Forensic Psychology | Masters | 2017 | Distance Education |
| Master of Science in Health Psychology | Masters | 2017 | Distance Education |
| Master of Science in Industrial/Organizational Psychology | Masters | 2017 | Distance Education |
| Master of Science in Information Technology | Masters | 2017 | Distance Education |
| Master of Science in Instructional Design | Masters | 2018 | Distance Education |
| Master of Science in Nursing | Masters | 2018 | Distance Education |
| Master of Science in Organizational Leadership | Masters | 2015 | Distance Education |
| Master of Science in Sport Psychology | Masters | 2021 | Distance Education |
| Master of Science in Technology and Innovation Management | Masters | 2017 | Distance Education |
| Master of Social Work | Masters | 2018 | Distance Education |
| Paralegal Certificate | Non-degree | 2021 | Distance Education |
| Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Business | Non-degree | 2000 | Distance Education |
| Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Education | Non-degree | 2000 | Distance Education |
| Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy | Non-degree | 2000 | Distance Education |
| Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Psychology | Non-degree | 2000 | Distance Education |
| Post-Master's Certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy | Non-degree | 2000 | Distance Education |
| Post-Master's Certificate in Psychology | Non-degree | 2000 | Distance Education |
| Post-Master's Certificate in Business | Non-degree | 2000 | Distance Education |
| Post-Master's Certificate in Education | Non-degree | 2000 | Distance Education |
| Season | Year | Review Type |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | 2021 | Progress Report |
| Fall | 2023 |
Interim Report
Interim Reports focus on specific issues of concern identified as part of the comprehensive review process, annual report submission, the complaint process, substantive change, or other interactions with the Commission. The purpose of Interim Reports is to ensure that institutions continue to meet the Core Commitments and Standards with respect to the identified areas of concern. |
| Spring | 2028 | Offsite Review |
| Fall | 2028 | Accreditation Visit |
The following links are to external resources not maintained by WSCUC. They are provided for your convenience.
- National Center for Educational Statistics- College NavigatorThis link will take you to the information page for this institution at nces.ed.gov
- College ScorecardA tool made available by the U.S. Department of Education.
- College ResultsCollege Results Online (CRO) provides information about college graduation rates for most four-year colleges and universities
