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- October 23, 2018
Finding the Best Military-Friendly College
You’ve served your country. You still may be serving, in fact. And, now, you’re ready to begin a new adventure. Whether you’re returning to the classroom after many years, or you’ll be attending college for the first time, you’re no doubt excited about the personal and professional opportunities that come with earning a degree. As ...
- October 23, 2018
How Military Tuition Assistance Can Fund Your Education
You joined the United States military to serve your country and build your character. Your military service allowed you to do that and so much more. Now it’s time to move forward and further your education, a decision that can impact your future in a big way. But perhaps you are not sure where to ...
- October 23, 2018
Nursing School Scholarships: Your Path to a New Career
By choosing nursing as your career, you’ve entered upon a difficult but rewarding journey. Nursing is one of the most stable yet diverse careers, as the employment avenues open to nurses are many and varied. But how can you realistically afford a quality nursing education, especially if you want to pursue the advanced training demanded ...
- October 23, 2018
The Online MFA: Creative Writing
Students in National University’s 100% online MFA in Creative Writing program grow into professional writers in a rigorous program — without the residency expense — to complete their industry-ready script or publishable manuscript For writers who aspire to be published authors, the structure of online MFA programs can be exactly what they need to finish ...
- October 23, 2018
The Teacher Shortage: The National University Solution
Teachers are among the most highly respected professionals in the U.S. In Gallup’s most recent poll of Americans’ ratings of the honesty and ethical standards of different professions, grade school teachers came in third among the most trusted, ranking behind only nurses and military officers. Among respondents, 66 percent rated the honesty and ethics of ...
- October 23, 2018
Universities in Southern California: Online Degrees at National University
Need a flexible way to take your career to the next level? It’s time to start thinking about online degrees. Among universities in Southern California, La Jolla-based National University is consistently ranked in the top five online colleges. Given the increasing demand for online education, National University has been at the forefront for 20 years, ...
- October 23, 2018
What Can You Do With Pre-Law Degree
When you imagine your professional future, what do you see? Do you picture advocating for clients in court, counseling others on their rights, or supporting our country’s legal system? Or maybe you envision diving into research, finding compromises during conflict, and honing your communication skills so you earn the professional respect of those around you. ...
- October 23, 2018
What Can You Do with a Bachelor’s in Sociology? [Updated, 2026]
Why do people do what they do? How do group dynamics work, and why do they sometimes fail? What role does gender play in employment opportunities, salaries, and leadership? These are only a few of the many questions professionals in the field of sociology think about and seek to answer. Sociology is a broad discipline ...
- October 23, 2018
What Can You Do With A Bachelor’s In English
What can you do with an English degree may not be the right question. It’s more: What can’t you do? The skills gained studying English at the college level are applicable in a wide variety of professional settings. “Having almost any degree tells an employer something about you,” says Dr. John Miller, professor and faculty ...
- October 23, 2018
What Is A Bachelor Of Arts Degree?
A bachelor’s degree is an undergraduate college degree that can open doors for your career, deepen your knowledge in an area of study, such as psychology, business, and many other fields, or be a stepping stone to furthering your education in a graduate school program. You’ve probably noticed that you need a four-year BA, Bachelor ...
- October 23, 2018
What Is A General Studies Degree
What if you don’t have an absolute answer to the age-old, often-asked question, “What do you want to do with your life?” Or what if you start down one path and want to shift directions after a few years based on new personal or professional interests? College is a large investment of time and money ...
- October 23, 2018
What Can I Do With a Degree in Economics?
When you see the term “economist” you may think of someone spending all day in an office with their nose buried in charts and statistics. Delving into numbers, making graphs, and analyzing data is a big part of an economist’s day, but so is researching hot-button issues, conducting surveys, forecasting trends, advising business and government ...
- October 23, 2018
What is an MFA Program? Mastering the Creative
In “The Program Era: Postwar Fiction and the Rise of Creative Writing,” Dr. Mark McGurl, calls the MFA the single biggest influence on American literature since World War II. Many serious writers arrive at their careers via the MFA. You may have heard about this degree, and you know it has to do with creativity ...
- October 10, 2018
National University Named a Sharp HealthCare Preferred Higher Education Partner
Partnership includes scholarship opportunities for employees of Sharp HealthCare, San Diego’s largest and most comprehensive health care system, and expanded externship and hiring opportunities for National University graduates San Diego, Calif. – The private, nonprofit National University and Sharp HealthCare have announced a new scholarship program for Sharp HealthCare employees that will expand their community ...
- September 28, 2018
San Diego Teacher Receives Inaugural Sanford Teacher Award
Karem is one of five PreK-12 teachers who are being recognized as part of the launch of a national competition to recognize inspiring teachers from each state The interview and press release photo includes: Dr. Michael R. Cunningham, Chancellor of the National University System; Angela Karem, a transitional kindergarten teacher at Thurgood Marshall Elementary School ...
- September 26, 2018
Texas Teacher Receives Inaugural Sanford Teacher Award
Kline is one of five PreK-12 teachers who are being recognized as part of the launch of a national competition to recognize inspiring teachers from each state Dallas, TX – In recognition of teachers who inspire students to achieve their greatest potential, National University System has launched the first annual Sanford Teacher Award, a half-million ...
- September 12, 2018
Search For Nations 50 Top Inspiring Teachers
One PreK-12 teacher in each state will be recognized for creating inspirational and harmonious classrooms that advance student development and achievement Chancellor Cunningham visits Jaime Escalante Early Education Center to honor first Sanford Teacher Award inaugural recipient Rafaela Campos, joined by school principal Lisseett Hernandez and LAUSD officials. San Diego, CA – In recognition of ...
- September 5, 2018
Research Project Secures National Science Foundation Grant
Award of $250,000 aimed at encouraging undergraduate students to pursue STEM fields through participation in research projects National University STEM students and faculty collaborate with Scripps Institute of Oceanography to conduct on-site research San Diego, CA – A team of researchers led by two National University professors has secured a National Science Foundation grant to ...