Obtaining an MBA (Master of Business Administration) is a goal for many high-achievers in business and other career fields. The MBA degree can offer a clear path to enhanced or more senior career opportunities — and the higher earning potential that goes with these roles. It also aids in achieving greater personal development, improving communication …

Stories saturate every corner of the digital landscape where we consume information all day, every day. We live in a 24-hour news cycle where content published by professional journalists is researched, verified, and enhanced using multimedia tools like video and interactive websites. Turning students into dynamic content professionals and working journalists is the goal of …

Are you applying for jobs but feeling less than excited about the positions that match your qualifications? Imagine saying, “A year from now I’ll be applying for my dream job.” College certificate programs open doors to many careers and can be completed in a fraction of the time it takes to get a bachelor’s or …

One of the richest rewards of working in special education is knowing you’ve made a big difference in students’ lives. It’s a heartwarming victory to watch a special needs student learn something new and see a broad smile light up their face from greater self-esteem and confidence. Granted, as a teacher in this field, you’ll …

Beyond acing your classes as a business student, there’s another surefire way to prepare yourself for a successful career during your college years. You can gain the insights, knowledge, and hard-won wisdom of today’s business thought leaders by poring over books every business student should read. As a busy college student, adding to your to-do …

Earning a college degree is no small task. After you spend months working on applications and choosing the right school, you can be thrown off course by financial constraints, family obligations, a new job, the desire to change majors, or other life changes. Finding a college that’s a better fit for you doesn’t need to …

The Associate Degree in Biology can help forge a powerful career path for those who are drawn to the study of living organisms, offering preparation for an array of professional opportunities. The field of biology is about the exploration and discovery of the natural world around us. There is a wide range of sub-fields that …

If you are a firm believer in the value of a strong educational foundation and have a passion to teach young learners, pursuing early childhood education credentials will enable you to find the best child-focused career path for working in a classroom, an early learning center, or within an institutional setting. What is the Early …

If you’re looking to take a big step forward in a wide variety of jobs in the business world, you don’t necessarily need to earn a four-year degree. An Associate of Arts (AA) in Business Administration can help you advance your career in less time and with less cost. The degree can also set you …

Funding your education is crucial and can be a challenge for many students. Navigating the options for federal aid may seem daunting. You may be wondering which grants are appropriate for your financial situation and which grants for online college are best. If you and your household qualify, a Federal Pell Grant may be the …

If you’ve decided to pursue your master’s degree education at National University, choosing the program is just one part of the equation. As you’re making plans, you’ll probably need an answer to an important question: “How much does a master’s degree cost?” or more importantly, “What will a master’s degree cost you?” Figuring out tuition …

Wondering how to become an elementary education teacher in California? To launch your teaching career in California, you need to determine if elementary education is the right fit, complete a state-accredited teaching program, gain classroom experience, and satisfy the state’s testing requirements. Is Elementary Education Right for You? Education is a diverse field that offers …

In 2014, Cassie Olinski found herself in a difficult position. She was facing an unexpected divorce, and as a soon-to-be-single mother to an 8-year-old son with special needs, she knew it would be difficult for her to make ends meet with no degree and limited job options. After some hunting, she managed to find a …

Successfully passing the California Subject Examinations for Teachers (often referred to as CSET) is an important step on the road to becoming a teacher within the public elementary, middle, and high school system in the state. For many prospective teachers, eager to enter the profession after years of investing in their education, understanding how to …

Interpersonal communication is the exchange of information between individuals through verbal and nonverbal messages, a process involving a sender who conveys a message and a receiver who interprets it, with feedback facilitating understanding. It occurs across a range of settings, from face-to-face conversations to mediated channels like email, video calls, and text, with direct communication enabling richer nonverbal exchange and immediate feedback that mediated formats cannot fully replicate.

Jeannine Johns’ law enforcement education began with an interest in horticulture. Like one-third of all U.S. undergraduates who change their major at least once during college, Johns started at the University of California-Riverside (UCR) as a horticulture major but eventually settled on a degree in sociology. It was a sociology professor who initially suggested that …

You’ve served your country. You still may be serving, in fact. And, now, you’re ready to begin a new adventure. Whether you’re returning to the classroom after many years, or you’ll be attending college for the first time, you’re no doubt excited about the personal and professional opportunities that come with earning a degree. As …

You joined the United States military to serve your country and build your character. Your military service allowed you to do that and so much more. Now it’s time to move forward and further your education, a decision that can impact your future in a big way. But perhaps you are not sure where to …