Who typically possesses an interest in a computer science degree? They’re future computer scientists — IT and systems specialists, cybersecurity professionals, information systems analysts, game and software developers, hardware engineers, network architects, and programmers, to name a few. Computer science is an industry that’s one of the fastest-growing segments of our economy. The computer and …

When evaluating post-secondary educational options, you’ve probably looked at academic programs, cost, campus life, career opportunities, student support services, and faculty reputation. These are certainly important considerations in determining the school best suited for you and your goals. Looking more broadly, however, there’s a specific factor you’ll also want to consider: Is the institution accredited …

A bachelor’s in criminal justice is one of those degrees: it teaches skills that are applicable and valuable to many jobs, but then again, not many job postings actually ask for it.

Accreditation ensures higher education institutions are delivering quality academic programs and support services to students. But just who accredits colleges and universities? We asked Dr. Joseph Hoey, vice provost of academic services at National University, about the organizations behind college accreditation.

Psychology, as a scientific study of the human mind and its functions relating to behavior, sounds like a pretty heavy topic. So when we asked Dr. Brian Tilley, Associate Professor of Psychology at National University, what psychology means to him, we expected a pretty heavy answer. Thankfully, Tilley was able to break the subject down …

National University’s School of Health and Human Services, Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice program meets the urgent demand for anesthesia professionals nationwide

Learning does not start at kindergarten. From birth, children are exploring, experiencing, and learning from the world around them in a variety of way. The process of shaping this time of rapid development in a formal setting is known as early childhood education.

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 …

When you have a difficult question, it’s always best to turn to a subject matter expert for answers. In our blog series, Ask An Expert, National University faculty take turns answering challenging questions in their areas of expertise. In this post, we put the focus on human behavior. We asked Professor Charles Tatum of the …

In the early period from birth to eight years of age, children are making important strides in their cognitive, social, and emotional development. These critical years play an important role in creating a strong foundation in learning that will help them achieve success over the course of their lifetime.

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 …

Wondering what can you do with an early childhood education degree? The answer will largely be influenced by which type of degree you wish to pursue.

So, you’re an active-duty military servicemember or a Veteran and you’re looking for a great education. Where do you even start? First, the internet is flooded with options. The moment you type “military-friendly college” into your search bar, you’ll be overwhelmed by the number of Google search results. (You’ll get more than 170 million, actually.) …

Suppose you could have a career where you could serve as a role model, solve problems, navigate chaos, promote safety — and make a difference? Sounds idealistic? Not really. A bachelor’s in criminal justice can lead to a career that will allow you to do all that and empower you to make change for the …

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…

More than 43.8 million adults experience some type of mental health issue each year; that’s according to the United States Center for Disease Control. A growing number of people of all ages are seeking care from mental health professionals for conditions ranging from anxiety and depression to stress and substance abuse. A master’s degree in …

The state of California is in the midst of a primary care crisis. According to a 2016 survey by the California Primary Care Association, by 2030, the state will need an estimated 8,243 additional primary care physicians to meet the needs of patients in need of these important services. The number is a 32% increase …

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 …