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- April 25, 2024
What’s the Difference Between Graduate & Undergraduate Programs?
Undergraduate programs lead to an associate or bachelor's degree and provide broad knowledge across multiple subjects, while graduate programs, master's and doctoral, are more specialized, research-driven, and focused on advanced study in a specific field. The core distinction is not just depth but purpose: undergraduate education builds the foundational skills needed for entry-level roles and further study, while graduate education develops subject-matter expertise and prepares students for advanced, specialized, or research-oriented careers.
April 20, 2024Life’s Unexpected Twists: Insights from Exploring the Roles of Emotions, Motivations, Self-Efficacy, and Secondary Control
Life can throw curveballs that knock us off the course we planned. These sudden, critical events can turn our personal and work lives upside down in an instant. It’s important to understand how these surprises affect our feelings, drive, and actions if we want to cope with life’s uncertainties. Jeanine E. Turner, Joel B. Goodin, ...
April 5, 2024How to Become a Construction Manager
Becoming a construction manager typically requires a bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, building science, or architecture, followed by three to five years of hands-on field experience, and professional certification to advance into senior roles and larger project responsibilities.
March 28, 2024Checklist: How Do I Go Back to School?
Going back to school as an adult requires four sequential steps: defining your educational goals to identify the right credential type, researching accredited programs that fit your schedule and learning preferences, securing financial aid before committing, and completing the application process with transcripts and prior credit evaluation.
March 22, 2024What Does STEM Stand for in Education?
STEM education is an interdisciplinary approach to learning that integrates Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics through hands-on, problem-based instruction, connecting classroom content to real-world challenges rather than treating each subject in isolation. Applied across K-12 schools, higher education, and workforce development programs, STEM emphasizes critical thinking, collaboration, and inquiry-based learning to prepare students for a technology-driven economy.
March 7, 2024A Tour of Student Wellness Resources: Flourishing at NU
Attending college can be an exciting time of your life as you gain new knowledge, master new skills, and make connections as you prepare for your dream career. However, the American Psychiatric Association warns attending college can also be overwhelming and stressful, placing students at risk for mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, substance ...
February 8, 2024Education for Working Adults
The pathways most accessible to working adults include professional certificates and Google Career Certificates that build job-ready skills in weeks or months without requiring a full degree commitment; associate and bachelor's degree completion programs that allow adults with existing college credits to finish faster than starting from scratch; accelerated online formats that compress coursework into shorter terms and allow students to take one focused course at a time; and employer tuition assistance programs that many adults underutilize despite having access. National University's programs are designed specifically for working adults with a four-week course format, rolling admissions year-round, and no application fee, allow students to advance their education without pausing their careers or waiting for a semester start date.
January 27, 2024Why does Mathematics Possess Remarkable Utility?
Mathematics possesses remarkable utility because it serves as the foundational language through which the physical world's consistent, stable relationships can be precisely described, modeled, and predicted, a phenomenon physicist Eugene Wigner famously called "the unreasonable effectiveness of mathematics."
January 18, 2024Challenges of Distance Learning for Students
Distance learning offers genuine benefits, flexibility, accessibility, and affordability, but research consistently identifies a cluster of challenges that affect student outcomes and wellbeing. Time management is among the most documented: research confirms that effective time management is associated with greater academic performance and lower anxiety, but many students find it difficult to balance studies with daily life, and ineffective time management is linked to poor sleep patterns and increased stress, challenges amplified in distance settings where peer accountability is reduced.
January 10, 2024What Can You Do With a Bachelor’s in Biology?
For students who have a natural inclination to pursue studies in the sciences, and specifically the field of biology, an obvious question should be considered at the start of that educational journey: what can you do with a bachelor’s in biology? On the surface, the answer to that question may seem more straightforward than it ...
January 3, 2024San Diego MBA Programs: Your Path to Business Leadership
San Diego offers a strong range of MBA programs for 2026, from AACSB-accredited full-time programs at major research universities to flexible part-time and hybrid options designed for working professionals who need to balance career advancement with continued employment.
December 15, 2023What Can You Do With a Masters In Education?
The field of education can offer a long and rewarding career in helping people of all ages learn and grow, personally and professionally. However, if you’re thinking of taking your career to the next level, you may be wondering, “What can I do with a Master’s in education?” There are even more opportunities that await ...
November 22, 2023How to Get a Computer Engineering Degree Online
In an era where technology seamlessly integrates into our daily lives, computer engineering stands at the forefront of innovation and progress. This field, a fusion of creativity, science, and technology, is pivotal in shaping the future, from the smartphone in your hand to the vast networks that connect our world. Imagine the possibilities as we ...
- November 21, 2023
Online Learning: College on Your Schedule
Online learning makes education accessible to anyone with an internet connection and a goal, offering academic degrees, career certifications, and professional skill development on a schedule that fits around existing work and life commitments rather than requiring students to reorganize their lives around a fixed class schedule.
November 15, 2023Supporting Veteran Students: Keys to Success
According to Student Veterans of America (SVA), military Veterans account for somewhere between 3% and 4% of U.S. college students. Almost half (47%) come from Army backgrounds, with smaller percentages coming from the Air Force (21%), Navy (18%), or Marine Corps (12%). Considering the significant number of Veterans and servicemembers who are pursuing post-secondary degrees, ...
November 8, 2023How Long Does It Take to Become a Nurse? [Updated 2026]
The nursing profession stands as a cornerstone of the healthcare system, vital to the delivery of quality care and patient well-being. In this comprehensive guide, we will answer the question, how long does it take to become a nurse? A journey marked by dedication, education, and a profound commitment to healthcare. Our aim is to ...
October 27, 2023What Can You Do With a Master’s in Criminal Justice
When considering the pursuit of a Master’s in Criminal Justice, one embarks on a journey to deepen their understanding of the laws that govern society and the complex systems that enforce them. This advanced degree serves as a beacon in the competitive job market, illuminating a path for ambitious individuals aiming to elevate their careers ...
October 23, 2023What Can You Do With a Public Health Degree?
A public health degree focuses on improving community and population health rather than individual patient care, with graduates designing disease prevention programs, analyzing health policy, combating health inequities, and working across government agencies, nonprofits, healthcare networks, and research institutions.