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- March 26, 2020
California Educational Leadership: The Ed.D. in Organizational Innovation
There can be few roles in life where a single person can have such a profound impact as that of an educator. Great educational leadership is almost universally accepted as a positive influence throughout our lives. Indeed, many successful people will often point to an individual teacher, professor, or coach who they will claim categorically ...
March 12, 2020How to Go to School While on Active Duty In the San Diego Area
If getting a degree while working a second job is a challenge, finishing one while serving on active duty in the military might seem downright impossible. However, Marine Bryan Hampton has his associate degree in engineering technology in his sights, thanks to the flexibility of Veteran-founded National University. The school’s online program even enabled him ...
March 9, 2020Adding a Specialization to Your Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology
Denise Benitez has been passionate about public service for as long as she can remember. From working with nonprofits to serving as a gang prevention counselor for adolescents to conducting substance abuse assessments for adults, Benitez has dedicated her life — and her career — to helping others rise above whatever difficulties they might be ...
March 2, 2020What is a BA in Integrative Psychology?
A Bachelor of Arts in Integrative Psychology is a holistic alternative to traditional science-based psychology degrees, exploring human experience through existential-humanistic, transpersonal, and cross-cultural lenses, and viewing individuals within their broader physical, cultural, and spiritual environments rather than through a purely biological or Western scientific framework.
February 27, 2020The Adult Student: Why the Four-Week Format Worked for Me
National University's four-week course format was designed specifically for adult students who cannot reorganize their lives around a traditional semester calendar, and for working professionals balancing education with careers and families, the ability to take one focused course at a time makes all the difference.
February 20, 2020What Can You Do with a Master’s in Homeland Security? [Updated 2026]
A master's in homeland security prepares graduates for advanced leadership, policy, and analytical roles across federal agencies, state and local government, and private sector risk management, with the degree serving as the credential for positions that require both security expertise and organizational leadership authority.
- February 17, 2020
What Is a Master’s in English?
A Master of Arts in English is a one-to-two-year graduate program that develops advanced skills in critical analysis, literary and cultural research, and persuasive written communication, applicable across education, publishing, technical writing, marketing, law, and doctoral study. Most programs offer specialization tracks including literature and cultural studies, composition and rhetoric, linguistics, and creative writing, with admission typically requiring a writing sample of 15 to 20 pages, a statement of purpose, a 3.0 or higher undergraduate GPA, and two to three letters of recommendation.
- 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, ...
February 10, 2020What Will I Learn With an MA in English?
An MA in English develops critical analysis, advanced research, and persuasive communication skills to a professional level, training graduates to deconstruct complex texts across historical periods and cultural contexts, design and execute independent research projects, craft compelling evidence-based arguments, and develop pedagogical frameworks for postsecondary teaching and literacy programs.
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 ...
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 ...
January 16, 2020Top Industries in San Diego [Updated 2026]
San Diego's economy is driven by five foundational sectors, defense and military, life sciences and biotechnology, technology and telecommunications, tourism and hospitality, and international trade and manufacturing, supported by a highly educated workforce, prominent research institutions, and a unique geographic position on the U.S.-Mexico border.
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 ...
January 9, 2020Is Being a Teacher Worth It?
Teaching is highly rewarding for those who value meaningful community impact, schedule alignment with school breaks, job stability through union protections and pension opportunities, and a dynamic, interactive environment that rarely feels like a standard desk job, but it is a challenging profession with real trade-offs that prospective teachers should evaluate honestly before committing.
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 ...
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, ...
- 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 ...
December 23, 2019Ask an Expert: Is Human Behavior Genetic or Learned?
Human behavior is both genetic and learned, the nature versus nurture debate has been resolved by modern science not as a contest but as a continuous interaction, where genetics provide biological predispositions and environment shapes how those predispositions are expressed. Twin and adoption studies, the most rigorous design for separating genetic from environmental influences, consistently find that genetics account for approximately 30% to 60% of variation in personality traits, intelligence, and behavioral tendencies, with the remaining variation attributable to environmental factors including family, culture, education, and life experience.