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January 23, 2019What Psychology Means to Me: A Professor’s Perspective
Psychology occupies a unique position among academic disciplines, functioning simultaneously as a hard science, grounded in empirical research and measurable outcomes, and as a humanistic inquiry into the subjective experiences that make us who we are. National University faculty describe psychology as a field that bridges the gap between science and art: on one side, rigorous experimental methods and data-driven research into mental illness, cognition, and behavior; on the other, the deeply personal and contextual dimensions of human experience that resist reduction to simple laws or formulas.
- January 22, 2019
National University Launches Its First Doctoral Degree Program Cohort with the Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice
National University’s School of Health and Human Services, Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice program meets the urgent demand for anesthesia professionals nationwide
January 22, 2019What is Early Childhood Education?
Early childhood education (ECE) is the formal and informal teaching of children from birth through age eight, encompassing infant and toddler care, preschool, Head Start, and early elementary grades, with a focus on nurturing cognitive, social-emotional, and physical development during the period of most rapid brain growth. Investing in high-quality early childhood education and care is among the most cost-effective interventions available, as skills acquired in early childhood provide the foundation for all subsequent learning and increase the effectiveness of later educational investments.
January 21, 2019Getting Your Cybersecurity Degree: Online Options
With our lives becoming increasingly reliant on technology, businesses and government agencies are tasked with protecting their computer networks, infrastructure — and us — against the growing threat of cyberattacks. In the age of the internet of things, when every email, website, software application, smartphone, and anything else that connects to the internet potentially carries ...
January 20, 2019Ask an Expert: Is Human Behavior Predictable?
Human behavior is highly predictable at the statistical and population level but remains significantly less predictable at the individual level, a distinction that sits at the center of behavioral science, psychology, and AI research. Network science research on mobility patterns has demonstrated that human behavior can be up to 93% predictable based on past trajectories, daily routines, and social habits, a finding that underlies recommendation algorithms, targeted advertising, and predictive policing systems, all of which rely on the consistency of behavioral patterns across populations.
January 18, 2019What Psychology Means to Me: A Student’s Perspective
Jorden Schlorf has always been good at working with people. It’s who she is. And it’s a skill she has put to good use throughout her working life. Schlorf has held various positions in her school district for the last 10 years, including as an aide and a para-educator. Today, she works with special needs ...
- January 9, 2019
National University Offers Accelerated Pathway for Public Safety Employees to Earn a College Degree
New credit policy makes earning a degree and career advancement opportunities more accessible and affordable by articulating workforce training into a variety of degree credit; National University is also offering 25 percent tuition scholarship for public safety agencies nationwide...
- December 11, 2018
How to Become a Nurse Practitioner in California
Becoming a nurse practitioner in California requires an active, unencumbered California RN license, completion of an accredited MSN or DNP program with a minimum number of supervised direct patient clinical hours, national board certification from a recognized body such as the AANPCB or ANCC, and application for California NP certification through the Board of Registered Nursing (BRN), with the NP application and Nurse Practitioner Furnishing (prescribing) application combined into a single submission.
- December 11, 2018
How I Fit an Online MBA Into My Life: Two Military Success Stories
An MBA might be one of the most challenging experiences you ever put yourself through. To succeed, you have to be willing to go that extra mile, putting time and effort into what can only be described as a rigorous program. It means squeezing value out of every second of every day. There are no ...
- December 11, 2018
How I Fit an Online MBA Into My Life As a Single Parent
Earning a Master of Business Administration (MBA) was something Jennifer Lamb had always wanted to do. “It was a personal goal,” she says. “It wasn’t part of my career development plan and it wasn’t for the money.” So, approximately six years ago, Lamb decided to take the leap and begin the MBA program offered through ...
- 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, ...