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There is a ‘psychology of life'.

Lauren Parsons started grad school over 30 years ago, shortly before getting “sidetracked” by a rich, full life. She started grad school again in 2005 and now Parsons is well on the way to achieving her academic goal: a Ph.D. in Psychology.

Lauren Parsons Born in the Bronx and reared on Long Island, Parsons graduated from Evangel University in 1969 with a B.A. in psychology and sociology. A good student, she was also a 5-sport athlete and in 1984 was the first woman inducted into Evangel’s Sports Hall of Fame. She left academe when she married her husband, an officer in the U.S. Army, in a union that led to a “nomadic” lifestyle — she’s lived in 9 states plus Germany and traveled in many other nations.

This experience has given Parson a richer view of the world. “There is a psychology of life,” she says, “That, I believe, all people, consciously or unconsciously, possess. Acquiring my graduate degree is one method of enabling me to improve myself and to empower others to improve their lives. This is my ‘psychology of life.’ I count it a privilege and a true joy to work with people.”

“More than thirty years ago when I first began my graduate studies, on-line education was not even a thought!" Parson recalls, explaining her education choices. "Two years ago, when I decided to resume my studies and complete my goal of obtaining a PhD, I checked into many on-line universities. NCU, by far, had the best program for me, and was financially competitive with all the rest.”

“In addition to outstanding mentors, advisors, and staff, I believe that [NCU’s] format is most conducive to the adult learner. Most adult learners already have a lifestyle that includes full time employment and family obligations. NCU, unlike other on-line institutions, is aware of that and subsequently, does not require numerous contacts throughout the day or week. As an older adult with an active life, I really appreciate that. I am confident that I will be able to help others as a result of the excellent education that I am receiving at NCU.”