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- September 19, 2022
What is an MBA degree? What Does MBA Stand For?
Students wanting to take their careers to the next level might consider pursuing a master’s in business administration, also known as an MBA. So what is an MBA? An MBA is a graduate degree that gives a broad overview of several interrelated areas, ranging from marketing and management to finance and economics. Students not only ...
- September 12, 2022
Behavior Analyst: What Is a Behavior Analyst?
Are you interested in a career that’s related to therapy, psychology, and unlocking a deeper understanding of what drives human behavior? Do you have a passion for helping people achieve a greater sense of fulfillment and success in their social, emotional, and everyday lives? If so, perhaps you’ve wondered whether becoming a behavior analyst could ...
- September 6, 2022
Types of Nurses: 39 Different Types of Nursing Specialties
You already know that there are different types of nurses, but you might be surprised to learn just how many — at least 39 distinctions to begin with, and even that only scratches the surface of the myriad professional opportunities this rapidly-growing field has to offer. But with so many career paths to explore, how ...
- September 5, 2022
Doctorate Degree: What Is a Doctoral Degree?
Maybe you recently completed a master’s degree program and want to take your education — and your earning potential — to a higher level. Maybe you’re a high school senior who’s planning on a future career that requires you to hold a doctorate degree, such as becoming a psychiatrist or surgeon. Or, maybe you’re currently ...
- September 5, 2022
What is a Major in College?
Students today have hundreds of options when it comes to selecting a college major. In fact, there are so many options that the decision can often feel overwhelming — especially if you have limited work or volunteer experience to base your decision upon. But what is a major in college, and how is a major ...
- August 26, 2022
What Can You Do With a Business Administration Degree?
For students with an interest in business or finance, there are numerous majors to choose from, in addition to various minors and certificate programs. The sheer array of options can be overwhelming — so why consider a business administration degree as opposed to an alternative, such as a Bachelor of Science in Financial Management or ...
- August 26, 2022
What Is a Nurse Practitioner?
There are many different types of nursing careers, such as Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) — to name only a small handful. So what is a Nurse Practitioner (NP), and what distinguishes this type of role from other careers in nursing? We’ll answer both of those questions in ...
- August 26, 2022
Forensic Accountant: How to Become a Forensic Accountant
In an intricate global economy that relies more and more heavily on technology with every passing year, the demand for forensic accountants is expected to grow. But is it the right field for you? What sorts of tasks will you be responsible for performing, what education requirements will you need to complete, and what sort ...
- August 17, 2022
What is Social Emotional Learning (SEL): Why It Matters
Social Emotional Learning (SEL), what is it, and why does it matter to educators? As an educator, some of the worst things you can hear a student say is, “This is stupid,” or “Why are we learning this?” Think back to when you were in school and the subjects that caused you the most frustration. ...
- January 7, 2022
Is Public Health a Good Career?
Are you passionate about advancing equality by making healthcare more accessible to underserved communities? Do you love collaborating with others and working on teams? Is it important to you to be a part of an exciting, dynamic industry with strong employment prospects and a bright economic outlook? Can you envision yourself directing a medical organization, ...
- January 6, 2022
The Need for Public Health Professionals in a Post COVID-19 World
The COVID-19 pandemic has starkly illustrated the importance of the public health field. It has also illustrated the turbulence of the job market, resulting in record 14.8 percent unemployment — the highest level recorded since 1948 — according to a report by the Congressional Research Service. Other data indicates that U.S. job listings may have ...
- August 14, 2019
NU’S TEACHING THROUGH ENGAGEMENT (TTE) MODEL IS KEY TO SUCCESSFUL ONLINE LEARNING
At Northcentral University, we reject the “sage on stage” model of teaching – where a professor stands in the front of the room and lectures. It was never very effective in the traditional classroom, and is disastrous in an online course. Instead, we use a model, unique to NCU, called Teaching Through Engagement (TTE), © ...
- January 27, 2019
What Is a Computer Science Degree?
Who typically possesses an interest in a computer science degree? They’re future computer scientists — IT and systems specialists, cybersecurity professionals, information systems analysts, game and software developers, hardware engineers, network architects, and programmers, to name a few. Computer science is an industry that’s one of the fastest-growing segments of our economy. The computer and ...