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At National University, we strive to make higher education accessible to all adult learners. View our blog articles below that provide insights and information to help navigate your education path.
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February 17, 2020
What Is a Master’s in English?
You’ve earned your bachelor’s degree. What next? No matter what you studied during your undergraduate years, if you have a love for language and literature and can see yourself turning that passion into a career, advancing your education with a master of arts degree (MA) in English could be worth considering. If you’re asking yourself, ...
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February 13, 2020
What Should I Look for in an Online Master’s in Counseling Psychology Program?
Finding the right psychology program to earn your online master’s in counseling psychology is no easy feat. And according to Sabrina Catanho, licensed marriage and family therapist associate and case manager for People Assisting the Homeless (PATH), finding a high-quality program as a working adult is even more difficult. “I’m older and I work full-time, ...
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February 10, 2020What Will I Learn With an MA in English?
A master of arts degree in English is so much more than looking at classic and contemporary literature. Most graduate programs in this subject area also explore writing and storytelling techniques, teaching strategies, and how films and stories can impact our society. One of the most compelling reasons to consider a master’s degree in English ...
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February 6, 2020Management 101: Understanding Organizational Leadership
Vision. Strategy. Empathy. These are just a few of the characteristics you might find in a good leader — and leadership is a skill in high demand in today’s business world. According to a 2016 poll published by leadership development platform Elucidat, 77% of companies are experiencing a leadership gap. Deloitte’s 2016 Human Capital Trends ...
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February 3, 2020Learning Outcomes: Bachelor's vs. Master's Degree in Organizational Leadership
Where are all the leaders? Employment and industry research studies from the past few years reveal there’s a need for more qualified leaders at companies of all kinds. Here are just a few of those statistics: 56% of companies aren’t ready to meet their leadership needs (Deloitte, 2016). 77% of companies are experiencing a leadership ...
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January 30, 2020Can I Get College Credit for Military Experience?
If anyone can help active servicemembers get college credit for military experience, it’s Joaquin Cuenca. First, he’s a military enrollment officer at National University, and he helps people get the most from their military service every day. And, back when he was leaving the military, he’d earned enough credit to skip his entire freshman year. ...
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January 27, 2020What Can I Do with a Homeland Security Degree?
If you’re wondering, “What can I do with a homeland security degree?” you might be surprised to find just how many career tracks are open to you once you earn such a degree. It might apply to more than you think. “Many of our active-duty military, Veterans, and adult students are interested in getting into ...
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January 23, 2020Best Degrees for San Diego Employment
The best degrees for San Diego employment can lead you to a new career, or advance your current career in industries such as defense, high tech, health care, manufacturing, computer technology, cybersecurity, engineering, and more, in both the public and private sectors. Our companion article, Top Industries in San Diego, gives insight into what’s hot ...
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January 20, 2020Best Degrees for Jobs in Los Angeles
When searching for jobs in Los Angeles, you might find that the amount and variety of choices can be overwhelming. If you’re open to a new career, check out our companion article, Top Industries in Los Angeles to see what’s hot in the City of Angels right now.
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January 16, 2020Top Industries in San Diego
With such a large military presence, it’s not surprising the defense industry leads San Diego employment opportunities. In fact, one out of every five jobs in the region relate to the defense industry, with companies in categories such as cybersecurity, high tech, and computer science. There are many opportunities in several other industries, too, if ...
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January 13, 2020The Transition From Military To Civilian Life: Major Challenges
When servicemembers make the transition from military to civilian life, they often miss a number of things: the all-encompassing focus on mission, the overriding sense of accomplishment, the personal pride of serving our country. But, for many, losing the esprit de corps between fellow soldiers, sailors, or airmen might be the toughest part of the ...
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January 9, 2020Is Being a Teacher Worth It?
Workforce trends point to a looming teacher shortage in California, meaning the supply of instructors to inspire the next generation is in serious danger. The problem is hardly limited to the Golden State, however. Data from a recent Learning Policy Institute report suggested that by the 2017-18 school year, a lack of qualified teachers would ...
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January 6, 2020Why Teachers Still Matter: The New Impact of Teachers
Digital disruption has changed the face of numerous industries over that past couple of decades. You don’t need to look too closely at the retail sector, the entertainment industry, or even the cab you hail on the street, to see how technology has impacted the way we engage with services —education is no different. We ...
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January 2, 2020What to Look for in a Master’s Degree in Organizational Leadership
You have the desire to lead people and be a change agent at your organization — or at one you hope to work for. You have an innate sense of seeing the hidden potential in individuals and know that a superbly-running and effective team can take an organization to new heights. You are a problem-solver, ...
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December 30, 2019What Can I Do With a Bachelor’s of Business Administration?
When looking for an undergraduate degree with some of the same applicable and real-life skills that are learned in an MBA program, a Bachelor in Business Administration (BBA) should be at the top of your list. What is a bachelor in business administration? Essentially, it’s a comprehensive business education. The BBA gives you a window ...
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December 26, 2019
Public Health Careers: Why Should I Consider One?
Life expectancy is a pretty good measure of public health. Therefore, the reported decline in life expectancy in a number of high-income countries, including the United States, should sound a warning bell that the nation’s public health is facing a crisis. Experts point to a number of factors contributing to this increase in mortality, including ...
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December 23, 2019Ask an Expert: Is Human Behavior Genetic or Learned?
When you have a question, it’s always best to turn to a subject matter expert for answers. In our blog series, Ask An Expert, National University staff and faculty members take turns answering challenging questions in their areas of expertise. This time we ask psychology professor, Dr. Brenda Shook, “Is human behavior genetic or learned?” ...
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December 19, 2019What is Integrative Psychology?
Psychology is a vast field with many subdisciplines: forensic psychology, developmental psychology, social psychology, cognitive psychology, and even the psychology of performance. Also, among these areas, you will find integrative psychology. We asked Dr. Brenda Shook, associate professor and director of the bachelor of arts in integrative psychology program at National University, “Just what is ...
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