It’s a decision that a lot of adults wrestle with every day: Should I go back to school? If your answer is, “Yes!” here are five steps you can take to make your return to college as seamless and painless as possible.

If you have even the slightest bit of math anxiety, you might be wondering if numbers are involved in a bachelor in psychology online degree program. One reason a math requirement could come as a surprise is because psychology is so often associated with qualitative things like emotions and feelings. Many psychologists and mental health …

Companies want their employees to be more productive and engaged, their teams more collaborative, their managers more effective, and their organizations more successful. Oftentimes, this means change; and to manage a company through a transformation takes a special kind of leader. Organizational leadership as a concept isn’t new, but it’s a growing area of interest …

Three San Diego City employees are recognized with tuition scholarships from National University as part of ongoing effort to increase access to educational and professional development opportunities; This year marks the 5-year anniversary of National University’s designation as the City of San Diego’s Preferred Employee Education Program Partner

Successfully juggling the demands of being a mother of four teenagers, a wife, and a full-time employee — all at the same time — is quite a feat. But when you add on yet another role: being a full-time student in an advanced degree program, you’ve reached a whole other level. And that’s precisely where …

San Diego, California, is known for its mild year-round weather, its proximity to the Pacific, its natural beauty, and its laid-back lifestyle. That’s what makes this sunny, southern California region such a great place to live. With a burgeoning tech scene and other rapidly growing industries, San Diego is also an attractive place to look …

Newly established partnership with the nation’s leading medical transportation company offers access to high-quality, affordable education to more than 29,000 AMR employees nationwide; Coordination through National University System’s Workforce Education Solutions reduces tuition costs to under $8,000 annually OCTOBER 14, 2019—SAN DIEGO, CA—The private, nonprofit National University, which actively develops partnerships with key industry groups …

You only need to look at the changing skyline of many major cities to know that the construction industry is booming. But not everything is going according to plan on the nation’s construction sites. While U.S. construction firms should be focusing all of their attention on tackling the housing shortage and reimagining and reshaping the …

Performing your best at the office, on the baseball diamond, or in the service entails more than physical activity and work; it’s also about state of mind. That’s the concept behind the psychology of performance. Well known in professional athletics, the practice of “sports psychology” expanded into the various parts of the military. Now, the …

Sonia Wilkinson completed her Master of Human Resources Management (HRM) degree from National University in 2018. With an undergraduate degree in general business and a career in real estate that halted when the market fell apart, she took advantage of the downtime to reinvent herself in a career with extensive people interaction. Wilkinson says, “It …

If you are living in San Diego and also want to teach here, you’re in luck. With more than 730 schools in the county alone, there is no doubt there is a growing need for teachers and other educational professionals in the greater San Diego region. Careers in education are often considered some of the …

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 …

Ethical. Empathetic. Adaptable. These are just a few of the traits of an effective, change-oriented leader. A graduate degree in organizational leadership prepares professionals to lead, develop, and motivate individuals and teams in a diverse and evolving business landscape.

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.

National University has teamed up with decorated runner, Olympian, and marathon winner Meb Keflezighi and the American Heart Association (AHA)—San Diego Chapter to raise awareness of heart health. Meb will be participating in the 2019 San Diego Heart and Stroke Walk on Saturday, September 21 in Balboa Park alongside National University System Chancellor and AHA …

You’ve already decided you want to take your leadership skills to the next level. And, after looking at a variety of business-related graduate programs, you’ve determined organizational leadership to be the best fit for your goals; you like its focus on motivating teams and transforming corporate culture. Now it’s a matter of figuring out the …

Certified public accountant. Licensed registered nurse. Bar-certified attorney. Many industries and occupations rely on third-party organizations to set professional standards, and teaching is no different. In the United States,  teaching credentials are issued at the state level and are usually required to teach in public schools. There’s also an opportunity to become a nationally certified …