Get to Know the NU Veteran and Military Community Center!

Plenty of colleges and universities have a Veterans center – a place where Veterans and active duty service members can use a computer, contact the VA office or find out a bit more about GI benefits. But there is at least one thing that separates the NU Veteran and Military Community Center at Spectrum Campus …

TEDxKidsChulaVista Event Celebrates Sanford Harmony Principles

Each year, the Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) hosts a district-wide speech competition aimed at fine-tuning their students’ public speaking skills and giving them the opportunity to share their personal life experiences in a public forum—and for the past two years, that public forum has been the TEDxKidsChulaVista stage. This year, more than 12,000 …

What Is Forensic Serology?

If you watch popular TV detective series or read crime novels, you might think that the smoking gun or carelessly left fingerprint from an ungloved hand are the keys to solving all kinds of crime mysteries. In reality, there’s another branch of forensic investigation that’s at the heart of crime-solving: forensic serology. When combined with …

The Introverted Writer: Benefits of Online Writing Degrees

Your personality type affects your learning style and preferences. For instance, by their very nature, online degrees are an appealing education option for those who may consider themselves more introverted than outgoing. Online learning allows you to set your own pace and find the space that is most conducive to your learning preferences. In addition, …

Dr. Glenn Sewell and Cassie Chavez Named Keynote Speakers for National University’s Northern California Commencement on May 19

San Jose, Calif. – May 14, 2019 – National University’s Dr. Glenn Sewell, assistant professor in the Sanford College of Education, and National University Scholar Cassie Chavez will deliver keynote addresses at the May 19 Northern California Commencement Ceremony for National University, which is among the largest private, nonprofit universities in California. Dr. Sewell is …

Ask an Expert: Will Psychology Be Replaced by Neuroscience?

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, Brian Tilley, “Will psychology be replaced by neuroscience?”

Which Computer Science Career Is Right for Me?

Nearly every employee in every company in every industry relies on computer technology in some way. In everyday life, we also depend on digital resources for important (and mundane) tasks, from checking our bank balance while on a morning walk to ordering lunch at a kiosk. With all of this advancing technology comes a greater …

Ask an Expert: How Has Computer Science Impacted Games?

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 speak to computer science professor, Subra Subramanya, about how computer science has …

National University Launches Teacher Pathway Inclusion Program to Address a Nationwide Demand for Educators of Diverse Backgrounds to Serve High-Need Areas

Starting in San Diego, National University’s Sanford College of Education is collaborating with Gompers Preparatory Academy, San Diego Unified School District, and the San Diego Community College District to strengthen educator degree pathways; Funding provided by Stephen Cushman of the Cushman Foundation and Peter Ellsworth of the Legler Benbough Foundation SAN DIEGO, CA—April 24, 2019—The …

What Is an MPA Degree? [Updated 2026]

A Master of Public Administration (MPA) is a professional graduate degree that prepares leaders for management, policy, and executive roles in government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and public-facing private sector firms. Relative to other professional degrees, the MPA is interdisciplinary by design, drawing on economics, finance, management, political science, and psychology to equip graduates with the tools to navigate complex public systems and bring stakeholders together around shared goals. Core coursework typically covers public finance, policy analysis, research methods, ethics, and organizational management.

Why Is Early Childhood Education Important?

Early childhood education is a term that refers to the period of time from a child’s birth to when they enter kindergarten, according to Dr. Jessica Alvarado, academic program director for the BA in Early Childhood Development at National University. According to Alvarado, it is an important time in children’s lives because it is when …

What Can I Do With a Behavioral Analysis Degree?

If you’re drawn to a helping profession, one area you may have imagined yourself working is one-on-one with children or adults who are experiencing a mental health challenge. In broad terms, counseling is one field that allows you to do that. Behavior analysis falls into this area. This rapidly growing field focuses on human behavior: …

Hot Careers: Getting A Computer Networks and Cybersecurity Bachelor’s Degree

Protecting data. Organizing information. Keeping employees connected. Today’s workplace relies on technology more than ever before. This also means we rely heavily on the professionals who keep our systems safe and operational. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects that, as a whole, the need for computer and information technology (IT) …

Getting a Marketing MBA Online

Think about all the companies and brands you love. You likely know about them because of some form of marketing. Marketing is a diverse and growing field in itself, and many people interested in pursuing a master of business administration (MBA) intend to focus on this area of specialty. Marketing consists of many moving parts, …

Transitioning Out of the Military — Military-Friendly Colleges Online

About 350,000 men and women will leave the military this year. Some will leave on a Friday and want to start working toward a degree on Monday. Others want to take a few classes to supplement what they learned in service, and others just want to figure out what to do next. But for almost …

Ask an Expert: Who Invented Psychology?

Turning to a subject matter expert is the best way to get answers to difficult questions. In our blog series, Ask An Expert, National University faculty take turns answering challenging questions in their areas of expertise. In this post, we find out who invented psychology from Dr. Maureen O’Hara, professor of psychology and academic program …