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At National University, we strive to make higher education accessible to all adult learners. View our blog articles below that provide insights and information to help navigate your education path.
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July 30, 2025
How to Become a Digital Forensic Investigator
Digital Forensics’ Impact What do the Enron scandal and a notorious serial killer have in common? Both were exposed by a digital forensics investigation. Experts in this field track the digital evidence that criminals leave behind and help bring them to justice. If you’re curious about the cases we mentioned or have ever wondered how ...
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July 24, 2025
How to Become a Software Engineer
How to Become a Software Engineer: A Complete Guide Could you imagine a world without Google searches or binge-watching your favorite Netflix shows? Software engineers are the architects behind the biggest platforms and applications that keep the modern world spinning. As we become more reliant on technology to run everything from banks to healthcare systems, ...
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July 15, 2025
Marketing & SEO Jobs: Growth Trends and Insights
Key Findings From the Study Despite the explosion of digital marketing roles, many professionals are still struggling to match their skills with the right markets. A new study from National University reveals that the rise of SEO and AI has fundamentally changed marketing employment, but most professionals aren’t yet optimizing their careers for this reality. ...
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July 8, 2025
What Does a Criminologist Do?
What Does a Criminologist Do? Roles and Responsibilities When you hear “criminologist,” do you picture Sherlock Holmes piecing together clues at a crime scene? Or do you see someone in a lab, poring over DNA evidence and fingerprints? If so, you’re not alone, TV and movies have blurred the lines between police work, forensic investigation, ...
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June 24, 2025
49 Adult Literacy Statistics and Facts for 2025
Adult literacy remains a foundational pillar for personal advancement and economic opportunity in the United States. While millions of adults continue to face challenges with basic reading and comprehension, improving literacy skills is closely linked to better employment prospects, higher earnings, and stronger family and community outcomes. The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) ...
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June 16, 2025
MPA vs. MPH: Which Degree Should You Choose?
MPA vs. MPH: Which Degree Should You Choose? Passionate about serving the public, but not sure which degree path to take? Both a Master of Public Administration (MPA) and a Master of Public Health (MPH) are excellent ways to make a meaningful difference in your community or society at large. Starting your journey begins with ...
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June 6, 2025
What Do Special Education Teachers Do?
What Do Special Education Teachers Do? Did you know that approximately 1 in 6 children in the United States has a developmental disability? For millions of students, special education teachers serve as educators, advocates, and champions for inclusion. These dedicated professionals provide the support necessary for students with disabilities to meet academic, social, emotional, and ...
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June 5, 2025
71 MBA Statistics and Trends for 2025
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) remains a pivotal force shaping the landscape of corporate leadership and entrepreneurial success. As we venture into 2025, understanding the evolving trends, demographics, and outcomes associated with MBA programs becomes crucial for prospective students, educators, and industry professionals alike. Our post, 71 MBA Statistics and Trends for 2025, offers ...
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May 30, 2025
59 AI Job Statistics: Future of U.S. Jobs
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the U.S. job market, sparking widespread conversations and concerns about AI and job loss, AI taking jobs, and how many jobs AI will replace. This statistical roundup compiles the latest data and trends on AI replacing jobs, job loss statistics, and the broader impact of artificial intelligence on employment. ...
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May 23, 2025
What Is a DHA Degree?
Understanding the Doctor of Healthcare Administration If you’re considering a doctoral program in healthcare, you may not have explored the Doctor of Health Administration, or DHA. As a terminal degree, the DHA is designed for healthcare professionals aiming for executive leadership roles, such as CEO or CFO of a hospital. Unlike research-based PhD programs, a ...
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May 17, 2025
Dissertation vs. Thesis: Key Differences Explained
Academically reviewed by Andy Riggle, AVP, Office of Graduate Studies While researching graduate degrees, you may have come across articles mentioning a thesis or a dissertation. They might sound like two sides of the same coin, but they’re not quite identical. A dissertation is an extensive piece of original research completed as part of a doctoral ...
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May 10, 2025
Dissertation Defense Guide: How to Present Your Research
Academically reviewed by Andy Riggle, AVP, Office of Graduate Studies Congratulations on reaching the final stage of your doctoral journey, the dissertation defense. In 2023, U.S. universities awarded a total of 57,862 doctoral degrees. Are you ready to become part of that elite number? This milestone is the culmination of your years of research, critical thinking, ...
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April 26, 2025
Careers in Health Informatics: Where Healthcare Meets Technology
Health informatics is a rapidly growing field that sits at the intersection of healthcare, information technology, and data management. As the healthcare industry increasingly integrates technology-powered solutions like electronic health records (EHRs), telemedicine, and data-driven healthcare tools into everyday practice, the demand for skilled professionals in health informatics continues to boom. Health informatics experts play ...
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April 19, 2025
What Is a Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies?
Interdisciplinary studies at National University is an innovative academic pathway that merges insights from multiple disciplines to tackle complex, real-world challenges. With two distinct programs, the Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies and the Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies with ITL Credential, students have the flexibility to tailor their education based on their career ...
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April 12, 2025
Information Security vs. Cybersecurity: What's the Difference?
Protecting information and digital assets in today’s technology-driven world is crucial for individuals and businesses. Everyone should take precautions against cyberattacks, including malware, phishing, and hacking. These attacks can lead to consequences ranging from minor inconveniences to severe outcomes like data loss and financial harm. The Internet Crime Complaint Center has reported that, in 2023 ...
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April 9, 2025
11 Types of Business Degrees and Career Pathways
The Bureau of Labor Statistics forecasts the creation of 6.7 million new jobs in the U.S. by 2033. However, while job opportunities are growing, so is the competition to seize them. According to Forbes, “Job requisitions grew by a modest 7%” in 2024, but “applications skyrocketed by 31%, intensifying competition among job seekers.” In such ...
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April 2, 2025
What Is Integrated Marketing Communications?
For most of the twentieth century, brands could reach customers only in a few basic ways: in person, over the phone, through the mail, or commercials. Today, however, technology enables businesses to communicate with customers through countless additional channels, such as email, social media, text messages, blogging, mobile apps, and online advertisements. Businesses need clear, ...
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March 26, 2025
What is a DNP Degree?
What is a Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree? A Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree is an advanced degree that prepares nurses for leadership roles in clinical practice, healthcare systems, and policymaking. Nursing is a vital part of healthcare, and advanced practice degrees like the DNP are designed to expand a nurse’s expertise beyond bedside ...
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