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- December 11, 2018
RN to BSN: Online Career Options
An RN-to-BSN program allows registered nurses with an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or nursing diploma to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, typically in nine to eighteen months through flexible and often fully online formats designed for working nurses who can continue practicing while completing their degree.
- December 10, 2018
How I Fit an Online MBA Into My Life: An Entrepreneur Success Story
Perhaps you’ve been working for someone else for a while and realize it’s time to pursue your own business idea. A Master of Business Administration (MBA) can give you a competitive edge in management performance and enable you to specialize in your area of interest — but you need a flexible program with classes to ...
- December 10, 2018
The Career Power of Creative Writing Degrees Online
Using your creative writing skills and talent to tell a written story can become a rewarding career. Earning your degree in creative writing can lend you the credibility you need to get paid to write — and the skills and motivation to bring your creative work to its highest potential. If you’re comparing creative writing ...
- December 10, 2018
How to Gift Your GI Benefits to Your Spouse
The Post-9/11 GI Bill has helped millions of servicemembers pursue college degrees, vocational training, and coursework. The Bill has become even more valuable for military families with a recent addition. This new option permits servicemembers to transfer the GI Bill to a spouse or family member, who can take advantage of the education benefits. A ...
- December 10, 2018
How I Fit an Online MBA Into My Life: A First Generation Graduate Success Story
You might say Angie Hernandez’s path to completing her online Master of Business Administration degree began with the kernel of an idea. By age 19, her career prospects were already popping. The daughter of a military family, Hernandez helmed a popular kettle corn company on Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield, CA, in partnership with ...
- December 7, 2018
How to Become an Accountant
Becoming an accountant requires a bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or finance covering financial reporting, auditing, taxation, and business law, typically four years, followed by practical experience through internships or entry-level roles, and professional certification to maximize career options and earning potential.
- December 7, 2018
Going to College While in the Military
Always a curious kid, Eduardo Davila temporarily left his family without the use of a camera. Carefully wielding a tiny screwdriver, the 8-year-old removed the camera’s casing then proceeded to painstakingly disassemble the intricate mechanics found within. Meticulously arranged across his bedroom floor, the array of sensors, lenses, and circuit boards presented a puzzle. Just ...
- December 7, 2018
Behind the Camera: Getting a Master’s Degree in Film Production
Hollywood insiders often joke that there are two “entry-level” jobs in the movie industry. The first is on the bottom rung of the ladder as a Production Assistant (PA); the second is at the very top of the tree as a Director. Both roles require candidates to possess a great deal of skill, talent, persistence, ...
- December 7, 2018
San Diego Universities: Options for Adult Learners
Henry Ford once said: “Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young.” The fact is, it’s never too late to return to education. National University is dedicated to delivering lifelong learning opportunities for adult learners who want to pursue their education. But, we also understand how ...
- December 7, 2018
What Can You Do With a Master’s in Forensic Science?
A Master's in Forensic Science is an advanced degree that prepares graduates for technical leadership, laboratory management, and specialized investigative roles in crime laboratories, medical examiner offices, and law enforcement agencies, typically taking two years to complete with intensive laboratory work, independent research, and a culminating thesis.
- December 7, 2018
School Psychology: Programs in California
School psychologists are credentialed mental health and education professionals who support students' academic, social, behavioral, and emotional success, collaborating with teachers, parents, and administrators to conduct evaluations, provide counseling, develop intervention plans, and respond to crises within K-12 school communities.
- December 7, 2018
Grad School Requirements: Options for Busy Adults
Whether you’re looking to move up in your current career or to transition into a new field, a graduate degree could help you achieve your goal. In fact, according to the U.S. Department of Labor, employment in master’s-level occupations is projected to grow by almost 17 percent through 2026, the fastest of any education level. ...
- December 7, 2018
How I Fit an Online MBA Into My Life: A Navy Vet Success Story
“You’ll never amount to anything out there. If you leave, I promise you’ll be back.” After 16 years in the service and two combat tours, it was Seaman Francisco Rivera’s last day in the Navy. He never forgot the sting of the words uttered by his Master Chief Petty Officer from the 32nd Street Naval ...
- December 7, 2018
Checklist: What Makes a Best Online MBA Program
If you are looking to make an investment in your future, an MBA will help you develop your professional skills and can increase your earning potential. An MBA also opens up new opportunities to work alongside like-minded, ambitious, and highly motivated individuals. It’s not just the degree qualification that can expand your horizons, the people ...
- December 7, 2018
How I Fit an Online MBA Into My Life
Obtaining an MBA (Master of Business Administration) is a goal for many high-achievers in business and other career fields. The MBA degree can offer a clear path to enhanced or more senior career opportunities — and the higher earning potential that goes with these roles. It also aids in achieving greater personal development, improving communication ...
- December 7, 2018
A Master’s in Journalism Online: The Writer’s Edge
Stories saturate every corner of the digital landscape where we consume information all day, every day. We live in a 24-hour news cycle where content published by professional journalists is researched, verified, and enhanced using multimedia tools like video and interactive websites. Turning students into dynamic content professionals and working journalists is the goal of ...
- December 7, 2018
Finding Grants for Certificate Programs
Certificate programs can be funded through federal aid, state grants, workforce retraining funds, and institutional aid, with the FAFSA as the essential first step, since it unlocks eligibility for the broadest range of grant programs simultaneously. The Federal Pell Grant is available for certificate programs at eligible accredited institutions, with a maximum award of $7,395 for the 2024-25 award year, though eligibility requires the certificate program to be Title IV-eligible, which means the institution must be accredited and federally approved to receive student aid.
October 23, 2018The Associate Degree in Biology: Career Paths
An Associate of Science (A.S.) in Biology is a two-year, approximately 60-credit program covering cellular biology, genetics, ecology, and foundational chemistry and mathematics, designed primarily as a transfer pathway to a four-year biology degree, though it also qualifies graduates for certain entry-level laboratory and field roles. Most associate biology programs include a combination of lecture and laboratory coursework, with standard courses covering general biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry or physics, and mathematics, aligned to the transfer requirements of the target four-year institution.