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- November 9, 2018
What Can You Do With a Master of Science in Information Technology?
The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects an overall growth rate of 13% from 2016 to 2026 for computer and information technology occupations, an equivalent of approximately 557,100 new jobs. For those looking to join one of the fastest-growing job sectors in the U.S., that’s excellent news. And if you have a master’s degree in information ...
October 29, 2018Things to Know When Transferring University Credits
Transferring university credits can significantly reduce time to graduation and lower overall cost, but not all credits transfer universally, and the process requires strategic navigation of accreditation requirements, course equivalency policies, credit caps, and grade minimums before committing to a new institution.
August 31, 2018Is a Masters in Educational Psychology Worth it?
Is a Master in Educational Psychology worth it? This is a question that many prospective students find themselves asking. The decision to pursue a master’s degree is a significant one, involving both time and financial investment. It’s a decision that can shape your career and your future. What is Educational Psychology? Educational Psychology is a ...
August 7, 2018What Can You Do with a Master’s in Social Work? [Updated 2026]
A Master of Social Work (MSW) is the required educational pathway to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), qualifying graduates to diagnose mental health conditions, provide psychotherapy, and practice independently, while also preparing graduates for advanced roles in healthcare, child welfare, school systems, nonprofit management, and policy. Clinical and direct practice paths include LCSW private practice and agency-based therapy, healthcare and hospice social work supporting patients and families through complex medical transitions, mental health and substance abuse counseling with crisis intervention responsibilities, and school social work connecting students and families to academic and community support resources.
June 22, 2018Jobs in Educational Leadership: A Comprehensive Guide
Educational leadership jobs encompass roles that guide and manage school districts, higher education institutions, and policy organizations, spanning K-12 principalship and district administration, academic deans and provosts in higher education, special education directors, education program directors, and doctoral-level faculty positions.
June 8, 2018What Is an Education Specialist Degree? Is It Worth It?
An Education Specialist (Ed.S.) is a post-master's degree designed for experienced educators seeking advanced expertise in a specific area, positioned between a master's degree and a doctorate, it provides specialized training and qualifies graduates for leadership licensure without requiring a full doctoral dissertation. Ed.S. programs typically require 30 to 65 post-master's credit hours, can be completed in one to two years while continuing to work, and focus on applied, field-based learning in areas such as educational leadership and administration, school psychology, curriculum and instruction, and special education
April 20, 2018Types of Careers with a Doctorate of Business Administration
A Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) is an applied terminal doctoral degree designed for experienced professionals, focusing on using rigorous research to solve complex, real-world business challenges rather than generating new academic theory, which is the domain of the PhD in Business.
March 1, 2018What can you do with an MFT degree?
A Master of Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) degree trains graduates to assess, diagnose, and treat mental health disorders, emotional issues, and relationship dynamics, qualifying them to counsel individuals, couples, families, and groups, and to pursue Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) state licensure.
December 21, 2017How to Present Dissertation Findings
Presenting dissertation findings effectively requires objectivity and disciplined scope, the findings chapter describes what you discovered, organized around your research questions or hypotheses, while all interpretation, theoretical implications, and connections to existing literature belong in the separate discussion chapter.
May 1, 2017The Dangers of Social Media on Marriage and Family
Social media poses measurable risks to marriages and families through compulsive distraction, distorted comparison, and increased exposure to infidelity risk, with research showing these effects are strongest when social media use displaces face-to-face quality time and is perceived as prioritized over the relationship. Studies linking social media use to marital dissatisfaction consistently identify three primary mechanisms: reduced relationship satisfaction through "phubbing", phone-snubbing during conversations, which signals disengagement and erodes emotional validation; destructive social comparison against curated highlight reels that make other relationships appear more successful or romantic; and lowered barriers to emotional infidelity through easy reconnection with ex-partners and private messaging with new contacts.