When you have a question, it’s always best to turn to a subject matter expert for answers. In our blog series, Ask An Expert, National University staff and faculty members take turns answering challenging questions in their areas of expertise. This time we ask psychology professor, Dr. Brenda Shook, “Is human behavior genetic or learned?”
There are many things you can with words. Write them. Read them. Analyze them. Edit them. Share them. Create with them. If you’re a word person who is also looking to take their career to the next level, a master of arts degree in English could open up opportunities of all kinds. What can you …
The scope of forensic science is broad: it’s more than fingerprints and DNA samples. To organize the various specialties in the field, the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS) formally recognizes 11 distinct forensic science disciplines. National University’s Master of Forensic Sciences provides both the theory behind and practical training in forensics and crime scene …
The criminal justice and forensic science fields are closely related, given they both deal with various aspects of law and order. To advance your career in either, a master’s degree is one way to remain competitive and, in some cases, it’s even a requirement. If you know you’d like to work within law enforcement or …
If you’re looking for a certification in forensic science or are interested in learning more about the field for career advancement, you’ll find a few on-campus and online degree options that can help you meet your goals.
There’s plenty of writing advice from scholars, editors, and classic and contemporary authors available online and in books. But what about advice for making the most of a writing program like National University’s Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Creative Writing? We’ve put together some tips on how to succeed in an online MFA.
It’s no surprise that crime scene investigation is a growing and competitive field. That’s partly because movies and TV shows have built a considerable mystique around the profession, but also because increasingly, people pursue careers because they want to make a difference in their communities. The importance of crime scene investigation can’t be understated. It’s …
Everyone is an expert in “something,” so everyone has those moments of cringing when that something is depicted in a movie or TV show. It may come as no surprise, but popular entertainment rarely depicts life — or work — in the real world with any great accuracy. “I hate it when they say, ‘There …
Not all superheroes wear capes. Some of them wear lab coats. If your superpower is science (either chemistry or biology at the undergraduate degree level), you could be joining the fight against crime and solving real-world mysteries with a master in forensic science online degree specializing in criminalistics at National University. The criminalistics specialization of …
Consider these scenarios: an office with under-motivated employees is struggling to maintain team momentum, an ex-offender is trying to get a new start, a young manager is experiencing difficulties with leadership, a community is in need of a program to encourage healthy behavior in teens, a nonprofit organization is trying to craft a philanthropic appeal. …