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June 28, 2024Major Branches of Psychology: A Comprehensive Guide
Psychology encompasses more than a dozen specialized branches, each applying the scientific method to a different dimension of human behavior, mental processes, and development. The five most foundational branches are clinical psychology, which focuses on assessing and treating mental health disorders; cognitive psychology, which examines how people perceive, remember, and solve problems; developmental psychology, which studies physical, emotional, and cognitive growth across the full lifespan; social psychology, which explores how social contexts, cultural influences, and group dynamics shape thought and behavior; and industrial-organizational psychology, which applies psychological principles to workplace motivation, leadership, and team performance.
June 20, 2024Accounting Degree Jobs: 12 Jobs for Accounting Majors
An accounting degree provides a versatile foundation for careers across corporate finance, public accounting, tax, auditing, and data analytics, with career progression from entry-level roles through senior leadership depending on experience, certifications, and specialization.
June 13, 2024Accounting vs. Finance Degree: How to Choose Your Path
An accounting degree focuses on recording, auditing, and reporting historical financial data, preparing graduates for regulatory compliance, tax roles, and the structured career path toward CPA licensure. A finance degree looks forward, focusing on strategic investment decisions, market trend analysis, and maximizing organizational wealth through financial forecasting and modeling.
- June 4, 2024
Why Choose the RN to MSN Career Path? [Updated 2026]
You’re enjoying your career as a nurse, but you’re also thinking about the future. Maybe you feel confident in your skills and feel ready to take on a bigger role in nursing leadership and management. Perhaps you are developing an interest in a certain area of specialization and need to add to your skill set ...
- June 4, 2024
Online Courses: The One Course a Month Option
Online courses cover the full spectrum of educational goals, from short-term professional certifications and career-ready skills training to full college credit sequences and accelerated degree programs, with the defining advantage being the ability to learn on your own schedule without geographic or commuting constraints.
June 4, 2024New Research Shows Key Factors to Land an AI Job
A new research study from National University examined the key factors in landing an AI job. Close to 15,000 job postings on Indeed.com were analyzed to gain insights into experience-level requirements, preferred education, and remote work opportunities. The study also examined the skills employers are looking for. Key takeaways Education Requirement Landing an AI job ...
May 28, 2024Business Administration vs. Business Management Degree
A Business Administration degree and a Business Management degree share a foundational curriculum in economics, business law, and ethics but they diverge in emphasis: Business Administration focuses on broad operational functions including finance, accounting, marketing, and data analysis, while Business Management focuses on people leadership, organizational behavior, resource allocation, and the strategic execution of daily operations.
- May 17, 2024
What Can I Do with a Finance Degree?
A finance degree equips graduates with skills in capital management, financial forecasting, valuation, and investment analysis, typically earned in four years and preparing students for careers in corporate finance, investment banking, financial planning, and financial technology.
May 9, 2024Guide to NU’s Student Academic Success Center
Quick Summary The Academic Success Center (ASC) is your one-stop shop for student resources to help you achieve your educational goals. Whether you’re grappling with time management, academic challenges, or simply feeling stagnant, the center can assist you in gaining clarity, cultivating skills, and taking action to create positive change in your life. The ASC ...
- April 25, 2024
What’s the Difference Between Graduate & Undergraduate Programs?
Undergraduate programs lead to an associate or bachelor's degree and provide broad knowledge across multiple subjects, while graduate programs, master's and doctoral, are more specialized, research-driven, and focused on advanced study in a specific field. The core distinction is not just depth but purpose: undergraduate education builds the foundational skills needed for entry-level roles and further study, while graduate education develops subject-matter expertise and prepares students for advanced, specialized, or research-oriented careers.
April 20, 2024Life’s Unexpected Twists: Insights from Exploring the Roles of Emotions, Motivations, Self-Efficacy, and Secondary Control
Life's unexpected twists, sudden disruptions to plans, relationships, careers, or health, are among the most universal human experiences, and how we navigate them matters more than the disruptions themselves. Psychological research on resilience consistently shows that the people who adapt most effectively are not those who avoid difficulty, but those who develop flexible thinking patterns that allow them to find meaning and new direction within changed circumstances.
April 5, 2024How to Become a Construction Manager
Becoming a construction manager typically requires a bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, building science, or architecture, followed by three to five years of hands-on field experience, and professional certification to advance into senior roles and larger project responsibilities.
March 28, 2024Checklist: How Do I Go Back to School?
Going back to school as an adult requires four sequential steps: defining your educational goals to identify the right credential type, researching accredited programs that fit your schedule and learning preferences, securing financial aid before committing, and completing the application process with transcripts and prior credit evaluation.
March 22, 2024What Does STEM Stand for in Education?
STEM education is an interdisciplinary approach to learning that integrates Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics through hands-on, problem-based instruction, connecting classroom content to real-world challenges rather than treating each subject in isolation. Applied across K-12 schools, higher education, and workforce development programs, STEM emphasizes critical thinking, collaboration, and inquiry-based learning to prepare students for a technology-driven economy.
March 7, 2024A Tour of Student Wellness Resources: Flourishing at NU
Attending college can be an exciting time of your life as you gain new knowledge, master new skills, and make connections as you prepare for your dream career. However, the American Psychiatric Association warns attending college can also be overwhelming and stressful, placing students at risk for mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, substance ...
February 8, 2024Education for Working Adults
The pathways most accessible to working adults include professional certificates and Google Career Certificates that build job-ready skills in weeks or months without requiring a full degree commitment; associate and bachelor's degree completion programs that allow adults with existing college credits to finish faster than starting from scratch; accelerated online formats that compress coursework into shorter terms and allow students to take one focused course at a time; and employer tuition assistance programs that many adults underutilize despite having access. National University's programs are designed specifically for working adults with a four-week course format, rolling admissions year-round, and no application fee, allow students to advance their education without pausing their careers or waiting for a semester start date.
January 27, 2024Why does Mathematics Possess Remarkable Utility?
Mathematics possesses remarkable utility because it serves as the foundational language through which the physical world's consistent, stable relationships can be precisely described, modeled, and predicted, a phenomenon physicist Eugene Wigner famously called "the unreasonable effectiveness of mathematics."
January 18, 2024Challenges of Distance Learning for Students
Distance learning offers genuine benefits, flexibility, accessibility, and affordability, but research consistently identifies a cluster of challenges that affect student outcomes and wellbeing. Time management is among the most documented: research confirms that effective time management is associated with greater academic performance and lower anxiety, but many students find it difficult to balance studies with daily life, and ineffective time management is linked to poor sleep patterns and increased stress, challenges amplified in distance settings where peer accountability is reduced.