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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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December 14, 2021
Skills, Abilities, and Personality Traits of a Good Behavior Therapist
Behavioral therapy, or behavior therapy, is a branch of therapy that focuses on teaching individuals to modify harmful, antisocial, or maladaptive behaviors and replace them with positive behaviors, with the ultimate goal of helping the patient navigate life with a greater degree of success and independence. For example, a behavior therapist might work with a ...
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December 10, 2021
Can You Become a Teacher with a Sociology Degree?
You majored in sociology as an undergraduate, but now, you’re beginning to find yourself drawn toward a career in education. Maybe you’ve been wondering: is it too late for you to switch careers? Can you teach elementary, middle, or high school with a sociology degree in California? If so, are you limited to teaching sociology ...
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December 9, 2021
Soft and Hard Skills for Leading Healthcare Administrators
The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) ranks healthcare administration as one of the top 20 fastest growing industries for the coming decade, projecting explosive growth — and with it, impressive earning potential — that makes this field attractive to students who are passionate about improving healthcare outcomes for patients. However, in order to ...
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December 8, 2021
The Role of Health Administrators and How to Become One
The healthcare administration industry is growing at an explosive rate, with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projecting “much faster than average” job growth of 32 percent for medical and health services managers from 2019 through 2029. However, considering that the “average” national growth rate is currently four percent, the phrase “much faster than ...
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December 3, 2021
Classroom Techniques and Strategies You'll Learn in an Applied Behavior Management Program
Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is a widely-practiced type of therapy that has shown efficacy in alleviating or treating a wide range of disorders, including but not limited to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a topic we explored in a previous article which you can view here. By ...
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December 2, 2021
Challenges of Distance Learning for Teachers
The popularity of virtual education has soared in response to the coronavirus crisis, leaving some to wonder whether the e-learning industry will continue to retain its relevance as the pandemic comes under control. However, if recent data is any indication, the answer is a clear and confident yes. According to a report from PR Newswire, ...
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November 23, 2021
Challenges of Distance Learning for Students
Distance learning enables students to access and engage with quality educational content, all from the comfort and convenience of home. Though COVID-related restrictions will likely begin to relax as the pandemic wanes and vaccination rates rise, it seems unlikely that the e-learning industry, which experienced explosive growth in 2020, will become obsolete in 2021. On ...
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November 19, 2021
What is Upskilling?
The modern workforce is not static. Trends, needs, and values are updating as constantly as a social media feed. Neither, then, should a skillset be static. Boiled down, the upskilling definition means to gain new skills. It can be thought of in two ways: first, and most recognizably, as the personal acquisition of new skills; ...
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November 16, 2021
The Cost of a Degree: Expenses & Considerations Beyond Tuition
With the cost of education increasing, many students say that tuition is one of their top priorities when planning for college. However, it’s important to remember that tuition is only one part of the overall cost of attending a university. In addition to tuition, which covers the costs of your classes, you’ll also be responsible ...
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November 11, 2021
What’s the Difference between Regional and National Accreditation?
The bureaucracy behind academic accreditation can be confusing. What does regionally accredited mean? What are the differences between regional vs national accreditation? Not being able to answer these questions might negatively impact career prospects, your ability to access federal student aid, or even your ability to transfer credits between schools. Taking a moment to understand ...
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November 10, 2021
How to Use Your Post 9/11 GI Bill®
What is the Post 9/11 GI Bill®? The Post 9/11 GI Bill® helps eligible Service members and Veterans pay for school or job training. If you’ve served on active duty after September 10, 2001, you may qualify for the Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33). Four Steps to Finance Your Degree at NU: STEP 1: Find ...
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November 9, 2021
Applying Your Sociology Degree to the Business World
The Bachelor of Arts in Sociology is a versatile degree that “serves as an excellent springboard for a variety [of] careers in many diverse fields,” to quote the American Sociological Association (ASA). A sociology degree is also a valuable strategic investment in your future — particularly for any student who has an interest in entering ...
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November 5, 2021
Similarities and Differences Between Sociology and Psychology
Psychology and sociology are closely related fields that both involve the study of human behavior. However, while there are some similarities between these two disciplines, there are also significant differences. If you’re planning on pursuing a degree in either field, it’s critical to understand how those differences might impact your coursework — and even more ...
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November 4, 2021
Basic Data Science Skills for Business Professionals
Data science is a dynamic and fast-developing field that combines elements of computing, statistics, and business. Data scientists use algorithms, machine learning, analytical software, and other tools to sort and interpret vast quantities of data, producing actionable insights that companies, school systems, or governments can use to improve their services and reach their goals. For ...
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November 2, 2021
Non-Programming Computer Jobs
Computer science and technology fields have expanded at a rocket-speed pace—with no slowdown in sight. By 2029, the industry is projected to grow by 11 percent, faster than the average for all other occupations. Computer science will add 531,200 new jobs to the economy, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, fueled by a changing ...
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October 29, 2021
Data Science vs Computer Science: What's the Difference?
Many STEM degrees have overlapping characteristics. For example, you can’t get very far into an applied engineering degree without learning a fair amount of mathematics. In the same way, it can be difficult to get far in data science without the aid of computer science along the way. But even though many of these education ...
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October 28, 2021
Essential Soft & Hard Skills for Today's Cybersecurity Professionals
Cybersecurity threats can be a problem for essentially any organization with data to protect. And in an increasingly digital world, that means cybersecurity professionals are in high demand. In fact, a study from the Global Information Security Workforce Study estimates that by 2022, there will be a cybersecurity workforce shortage of around 1.8 million jobs. ...
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October 26, 2021
Why You Should Consider A Career in Cybersecurity Right Now
As everything in the modern world becomes connected to the internet, from refrigerators to motor vehicles, the need to protect ourselves from cyber threats also grows. As long as technology is a dominant force in the world, there will be a need for people who can provide that protection. Just by looking at career salaries, ...
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