President Scott Hagan: a year in review
Scott Hagan, M.A., became the seventh president of North Central University in June 2017. One year later, we caught up with him to learn about his first year and what he sees on the horizon.
Will you ever find your perfect college match? Probably not.
You may never find your perfect college match.
During your junior and senior years of high school, you will likely spend quite a bit of time vetting your college options. Armed with lists of of criteria and ideals, you will face your options and begin to evaluate. How do they stack up? Does any one college or university check all of the boxes?
Father and son earn master’s degrees together
A father and son team crosses the finish line together as they earn their master’s degrees from North Central University.
How you can achieve your goals with an Interdisciplinary Studies Major
Sometimes, your dream job is not simply attained via one degree program. By combining two degrees, you can create and pursue a unique major that suits your passions and goals. An interdisciplinary studies major can help you decide on the perfect degree by allowing you to customize your program with two complementary fields of study.
Graduation and God’s faithfulness
Class of 2018 graduate Amber Rechelle persevered through cultural and financial challenges—and her family weathering a hurricane—to earn her degree, and is now headed to graduate school at Howard University.
A Business Management degree: experience the real world before you even graduate
Where is the real world? For some, it’s found in college. You may know a B.A. can lead to a much higher salary. But when you pursue a Business Management degree, you’ll find the real world long before you’re handed your diploma.
How an Interdisciplinary Studies Major can launch your career
What is interdisciplinary studies? An interdisciplinary studies major a highly customizable degree. It’s almost whatever you want it to be (with a few guidelines of course). Choose 1 to about 3 main fields of study and your years of school will be centered around these main concentrations. Unlike a traditional major, however, you will not have to meet requirements of each of your concentrations in order to earn your degree. So you have the freedom to pick the classes in each concentration that you feel will best equip you for the specific career path you have already chosen. Learn more and download a free course list.
What accredited Bible colleges offer in a start-up world
It’s a start-up world. Businesses are born faster than ever. Colleges, too, can be created more easily than before, especially online. Should you believe the claims of every bible college that appears in your Google search? How can you know a college will fulfill its promises? Start by checking its accreditation status. Accreditation offers evidence of a school’s integrity and quality. Accredited bible colleges also offer crucial practical advantages.
Social Work students and alums making their mark
Just two years after North Central University’s Social Work degree earned accreditation, graduates are pursuing further education, embarking on high-impact careers, and becoming influencers in a variety of areas.
What is an affordable Christian college anyway?
Is “affordable college” an oxymoron? It might seem like it. Even many state universities now cost $25,000 or more per year, when you include room and board. A quality college education isn’t cheap. It can be affordable, though. It’s within your reach. You can find affordable Christian colleges that offer exceptional, Christ-centered education.
5 ways training in a school of worship can humble you
You may know successful worship leaders who haven’t gone to college. But for many people who want to serve in worship leader roles, college-level worship leader education is a valuable step in their training. It offers many benefits, both technical and personal. An education at a school of worship may even impact you in ways you don’t expect: what you learn there can humble you.
Finding the best urban colleges for a global education
In the city, you’re a student of more than just books. At the best urban colleges, you’ll learn through almost every encounter and in almost everything you do.
Lists of the best urban colleges include many the most renowned schools in the world, like Columbia, Harvard, and Georgetown. They attract students not only because of their prestige, but because of what their urban environments offer: easy access to thriving business communities, cultural opportunities, and the energy of daily life in the city.
How to pay for college by planning your time
Do you feel overwhelmed by college costs? Time helps to put things in perspective. It provides a framework for making good financial decisions. Here’s how to pay for college: think carefully and strategically about your time.
2018 grad headed to Zambia with Peace Corps
From Anchorage to Minneapolis, North Central University senior Rebekah Otto plans to continue her southward journey. Next stop after graduation is Africa, where she’ll be serving with the Peace Corps in Zambia.
Pastoral studies: the right next step?
Are you called? You want to preach the Gospel. You want to serve, but as a high school senior, it can be hard to know if pastoral ministry is the path you’re called to. A pastoral studies major may be the right next step.
Christian scholarships: people want to invest in you
College costs a lot, but there’s another challenge. Funding college takes work. Should you bother sorting through all the grants, scholarships, and other sources of aid out there? Is filling out all those aid applications worth the time and effort? Yes. Christian scholarships can shrink college costs substantially, and it’s certainly worth the effort.
Best careers to pursue with a bachelor of psychology
A bachelor of psychology degree is a great place to start if you’re pursuing careers in psychology. Learn more about some of the best and most-interesting jobs you can pursue with a psychology major and what it’s like to earn your degree in the field. Download our Psychology Major sheet for free!
Why graduation and retention rates matter
As you search for your ideal school to attend, you are probably considering factors like academic standards, extracurricular activities offered, dorm room options, and tuition. However, you may not have checked into the college completion rate and college retention rates of schools you’re interested in. Statistics are likely available for any school that you are looking at, so you can easily search for things like, “private school retention rates.”
Not sure why those rates matter? Here’s what they mean, and why you should consider them as you choose a school.
Act Six success continues
North Central University welcomes its newest cadre of Act Six scholars, recipients of a competitive scholarship offered through a partnership between Urban Ventures and five Minnesota colleges.
How to decide between public and private colleges
Not sure how to decide between public and private colleges? Read through this quick summary of the differences between a public university and a private university. Also, download the free College Decision Worksheet to narrow down your choices.
Ellington Porter to join Fine Arts faculty
North Central University is pleased to announce that Ellington W. Porter, Sr., M.A., will join the College of Fine Arts faculty this fall as Associate Professor.