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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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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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September 2, 2019
Tools & Tactics: A Look at Crime Scene Investigation Training
It’s no surprise that crime scene investigation is a growing and competitive field. That’s partly because movies and TV shows have built a considerable mystique around the profession, but also because increasingly, people pursue careers because they want to make a difference in their communities. The importance of crime scene investigation can’t be understated. It’s ...
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August 29, 2019
On the Job With an MS in Data Analytics
Aaron Young, who received his Master of Science in Data Analytics from National University (NU), says enrolling in the program was one of the best things he has done for himself. The busy grad is currently a data analyst in the credit analytics department of Axos Bank and also runs his own analytics company, called ...
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August 26, 2019
How To Become a Certified Autism Specialist
Over the last two decades, Autism Spectrum Disorder, or ASD, has become a more frequent diagnosis among children in the United States, and it’s a diagnosis that crosses racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic divides. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that one in 59 children is diagnosed with ASD compared with one in 150 ...
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August 22, 2019
Can I Be in the Military and College at the Same Time?
If you’re on active duty and thinking about pursuing further education, you might find yourself wondering, “Can I be in the military and college at the same time?” You’ll be interested to know that the answer to that question is a resounding, “Yes!” Thousands of servicemembers enroll in college during their military careers to boost ...
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August 19, 2019
Becoming a Fingerprint Analysis Pro
Everyone is an expert in “something,” so everyone has those moments of cringing when that something is depicted in a movie or TV show. It may come as no surprise, but popular entertainment rarely depicts life — or work — in the real world with any great accuracy. “I hate it when they say, ‘There ...
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August 15, 2019
Ask the Expert: What is a Nurse Anesthesiologist?
When you have a question, it’s always best to turn to a subject matter expert for answers. In our blog series, Ask An Expert, National University staff and faculty members take turns answering challenging questions in their areas of expertise. This time, we asked National University Nurse Anesthesiology Program Director, Bryan Tune, an important question ...
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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), © ...
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August 12, 2019
What is an MBA in Supply Chain Management and Logistics?
Logistics means a lot of different things to a lot of different people. It could relate to the commercial transportation of goods, the movement, and accommodation of military equipment and troops, or simply the detailed organization and implementation of any business-related task. While these operations have the potential to be incredibly complex in their nature, ...
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August 8, 2019
Criminalistics: Adding a Specialization to Your Master in Forensic Science Online
Not all superheroes wear capes. Some of them wear lab coats. If your superpower is science (either chemistry or biology at the undergraduate degree level), you could be joining the fight against crime and solving real-world mysteries with a master in forensic science online degree specializing in criminalistics at National University. The criminalistics specialization of ...
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August 5, 2019
Careers in Human Resource Management
Most new employees will pass through a company’s human resources (HR) office for applying, interviewing, and onboarding. For others, the HR department is the end goal. A career in human resource management can take you in many directions and into companies and organizations of all types and sizes. This article will lay the groundwork for ...
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August 1, 2019
On the Job: Performance Psychology
Have you ever wondered how your favorite baseball player felt as they approached the field, bat in hand? Are you curious about how the MVP in your favorite sport is able to consistently reach peak performance? Lauren Abarca, mental conditioning coach for the New York Yankees, had the very same thoughts, which led her to ...
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July 29, 2019
How to Become a Probation Officer
The criminal justice system has many branches, all of which work together to ensure that the process of justice is served from beginning through end. One aspect of criminal justice focuses on a specific point in the process: parole or probation. This is a period of court-ordered supervision of an offender after they are released ...
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July 25, 2019
Ask the Expert: What's On TV vs. What You Really Learn in a Master’s in Forensic Science Online
When you have a question, it’s always best to turn to a subject matter expert for answers. In our blog series, Ask An Expert, National University staff, faculty members, and alumni take turns answering challenging questions in their areas of expertise. This time we ask forensic scientist Stephanie Shappee about what’s on TV vs. what ...
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