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At National University, we strive to make higher education accessible to all adult learners. View our blog articles below that provide insights and information to help navigate your education path.
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November 7, 2019
What Is a Bachelor of Public Health?
Augusten Burroughs writes in his memoir, Dry, which focuses on his alcoholism and subsequent recovery, “When you have your health, you have everything. When you do not have your health, nothing else matters at all.” If you take this rather eloquent idea about an individual’s health and apply it to a wider group of people, ...
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November 4, 2019
What Are the Top Five Financial Aid Questions That Students Ask?
The cost of a quality education is rising every year. A traditional, four-year college program can total well over $100,000 by the time graduation rolls around. If a student isn’t working or doesn’t have family financial assistance, that can be a daunting amount to try to raise. Some students try to finance all of their ...
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October 31, 2019
How Should I Prepare for College as an Adult Student?
It’s a decision that a lot of adults wrestle with every day: Should I go back to school? If your answer is, “Yes!” here are five steps you can take to make your return to college as seamless and painless as possible.
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October 28, 2019
How Much Math Do I Need for a Psychology Undergraduate Degree?
If you have even the slightest bit of math anxiety, you might be wondering if numbers are involved in a bachelor in psychology online degree program. One reason a math requirement could come as a surprise is because psychology is so often associated with qualitative things like emotions and feelings. Many psychologists and mental health ...
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October 24, 2019
What Can You Do With a Master's in Organizational Leadership?
Companies want their employees to be more productive and engaged, their teams more collaborative, their managers more effective, and their organizations more successful. Oftentimes, this means change; and to manage a company through a transformation takes a special kind of leader. Organizational leadership as a concept isn’t new, but it’s a growing area of interest ...
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October 21, 2019
On the Job With a Master in Organizational Leadership
Successfully juggling the demands of being a mother of four teenagers, a wife, and a full-time employee — all at the same time — is quite a feat. But when you add on yet another role: being a full-time student in an advanced degree program, you’ve reached a whole other level. And that’s precisely where ...
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October 17, 2019
Living in San Diego: Higher Education Options
San Diego, California, is known for its mild year-round weather, its proximity to the Pacific, its natural beauty, and its laid-back lifestyle. That’s what makes this sunny, southern California region such a great place to live. With a burgeoning tech scene and other rapidly growing industries, San Diego is also an attractive place to look ...
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October 14, 2019
Getting Your Construction Manager Degree Online
You only need to look at the changing skyline of many major cities to know that the construction industry is booming. But not everything is going according to plan on the nation’s construction sites. While U.S. construction firms should be focusing all of their attention on tackling the housing shortage and reimagining and reshaping the ...
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October 10, 2019
The Psychology of Performance
Performing your best at the office, on the baseball diamond, or in the service entails more than physical activity and work; it’s also about state of mind. That’s the concept behind the psychology of performance. Well known in professional athletics, the practice of “sports psychology” expanded into the various parts of the military. Now, the ...
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October 7, 2019
On the Job With a Master of Human Resources Management Degree
Sonia Wilkinson completed her Master of Human Resources Management (HRM) degree from National University in 2018. With an undergraduate degree in general business and a career in real estate that halted when the market fell apart, she took advantage of the downtime to reinvent herself in a career with extensive people interaction. Wilkinson says, “It ...
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October 3, 2019
Living in San Diego: Enhance Your Life with an Educational Certificate
If you are living in San Diego and also want to teach here, you’re in luck. With more than 730 schools in the county alone, there is no doubt there is a growing need for teachers and other educational professionals in the greater San Diego region. Careers in education are often considered some of the ...
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September 30, 2019
Choosing an Online Master’s: Forensic Science vs. Criminal Justice
The criminal justice and forensic science fields are closely related, given they both deal with various aspects of law and order. To advance your career in either, a master’s degree is one way to remain competitive and, in some cases, it’s even a requirement. If you know you’d like to work within law enforcement or ...
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September 26, 2019
Checklist: What to Look For in an Online Master’s in Organizational Leadership Program
Ethical. Empathetic. Adaptable. These are just a few of the traits of an effective, change-oriented leader. A graduate degree in organizational leadership prepares professionals to lead, develop, and motivate individuals and teams in a diverse and evolving business landscape.
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September 23, 2019
What Can You Do With a Certification in Forensic Science?
If you’re looking for a certification in forensic science or are interested in learning more about the field for career advancement, you’ll find a few on-campus and online degree options that can help you meet your goals.
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September 19, 2019
The "Write" Tips: How to Succeed in Your Online MFA Writing Program
There’s plenty of writing advice from scholars, editors, and classic and contemporary authors available online and in books. But what about advice for making the most of a writing program like National University’s Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Creative Writing? We’ve put together some tips on how to succeed in an online MFA.
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September 12, 2019
Getting a Master's in Organizational Leadership Online
You’ve already decided you want to take your leadership skills to the next level. And, after looking at a variety of business-related graduate programs, you’ve determined organizational leadership to be the best fit for your goals; you like its focus on motivating teams and transforming corporate culture. Now it’s a matter of figuring out the ...
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September 9, 2019
How to Become a Certified Teacher: National and State Board Certifications
Certified public accountant. Licensed registered nurse. Bar-certified attorney. Many industries and occupations rely on third-party organizations to set professional standards, and teaching is no different. In the United States, teaching credentials are issued at the state level and are usually required to teach in public schools. There’s also an opportunity to become a nationally certified ...
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September 5, 2019
What Master’s Business Programs Are Right For Me?
Today’s global economy and technologically advanced workplaces have broadened the scope of opportunities in almost every sector of business. As you look to advance in your professional career and research the various options available to you, you will find a variety of graduate programs and specializations. With such a range of choices, you may be ...
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