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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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December 7, 2018
5 Best Jobs for Veterans
Throughout their service, Veterans make sacrifices in support of our country. Along the way, they learn various specialized skills and are shaped by the unique environments where they work. Servicemembers often have the opportunity to polish their existing talents and strengths in specific career areas while on active duty; naturally enough, they may be drawn ...
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December 7, 2018
Checklist: What Makes a Best Online MBA Program
If you are looking to make an investment in your future, an MBA will help you develop your professional skills and can increase your earning potential. An MBA also opens up new opportunities to work alongside like-minded, ambitious, and highly motivated individuals. It’s not just the degree qualification that can expand your horizons, the people ...
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December 7, 2018
How I Fit an Online MBA Into My Life
Obtaining an MBA (Master of Business Administration) is a goal for many high-achievers in business and other career fields. The MBA degree can offer a clear path to enhanced or more senior career opportunities — and the higher earning potential that goes with these roles. It also aids in achieving greater personal development, improving communication ...
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December 7, 2018
How I Fit an Online MBA Into My Life
Graduating from college and establishing a career is one of life’s big accomplishments. But after a few years of working, do you ever think your career could use a little boost? Many professionals find themselves wanting to bolster their education in order to keep advancing their careers but wonder how going back to school could ...
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December 7, 2018
A Master’s in Journalism Online: The Writer’s Edge
Stories saturate every corner of the digital landscape where we consume information all day, every day. We live in a 24-hour news cycle where content published by professional journalists is researched, verified, and enhanced using multimedia tools like video and interactive websites. Turning students into dynamic content professionals and working journalists is the goal of ...
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December 7, 2018
How Do I Get a Master’s in Nursing in California?
When it comes to advancing your nursing career through a master’s in nursing, California offers many exciting opportunities for pursuing this type of degree. Whichever program you choose, to earn a Master of Science in Nursing degree, you will need to start by deciding if the degree is right for you, fulfilling the admissions requirements, ...
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December 7, 2018
How to Become a Spanish Teacher
Have you ever thought about what it takes to become a Spanish teacher? Maybe you were on vacation in Spain or Latin America and the natural beauty of the language struck you. Or perhaps you were inspired by everyday interactions with people in your hometown or at your university. Today, Spanish is the most popular ...
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December 7, 2018
Finding Grants for Certificate Programs
Are you applying for jobs but feeling less than excited about the positions that match your qualifications? Imagine saying, “A year from now I’ll be applying for my dream job.” College certificate programs open doors to many careers and can be completed in a fraction of the time it takes to get a bachelor’s or ...
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December 7, 2018
How to Become an RN in California
Have you always known that you wanted to become a registered nurse (RN)? Or, perhaps you decided to become a nurse after pursuing another career? The question of how to become an RN in California can be complex, as there are many paths and degree options available to you. It’s important to understand the various ...
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November 26, 2018
Things You'll Learn Working with Students with Special Needs
One of the richest rewards of working in special education is knowing you’ve made a big difference in students’ lives. It’s a heartwarming victory to watch a special needs student learn something new and see a broad smile light up their face from greater self-esteem and confidence. Granted, as a teacher in this field, you’ll ...
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November 20, 2018
Seven Conflict Resolution Tips for Couples
Falling in love is one of the best feelings in the world. It’s exhilarating, overwhelming, and even euphoric. But once the romantic bliss fades (and it inevitably does), sticky issues like misunderstandings, heated arguments, blame games, or simply growing apart due to differences can drive a wedge in your relationship. Is it any wonder Stanford ...
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November 9, 2018
Books Every Business Student Should Read
Beyond acing your classes as a business student, there’s another surefire way to prepare yourself for a successful career during your college years. You can gain the insights, knowledge, and hard-won wisdom of today’s business thought leaders by poring over books every business student should read. As a busy college student, adding to your to-do ...
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October 29, 2018
Things to Know When Transferring University Credits
Earning a college degree is no small task. After you spend months working on applications and choosing the right school, you can be thrown off course by financial constraints, family obligations, a new job, the desire to change majors, or other life changes. Finding a college that’s a better fit for you doesn’t need to ...
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October 23, 2018
The Associate Degree in Biology: Career Paths
The Associate Degree in Biology can help forge a powerful career path for those who are drawn to the study of living organisms, offering preparation for an array of professional opportunities. The field of biology is about the exploration and discovery of the natural world around us. There is a wide range of sub-fields that ...
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October 23, 2018
The Early Childhood Credential: Online Certificate Option
If you are a firm believer in the value of a strong educational foundation and have a passion to teach young learners, pursuing early childhood education credentials will enable you to find the best child-focused career path for working in a classroom, an early learning center, or within an institutional setting. What is the Early ...
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October 23, 2018
Boost Your Career With an AA in Business Administration
If you’re looking to take a big step forward in a wide variety of jobs in the business world, you don’t necessarily need to earn a four-year degree. An Associate of Arts (AA) in Business Administration can help you advance your career in less time and with less cost. The degree can also set you ...
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October 23, 2018
The Masters in Education Pathway: Education Grants and Scholarships
When it comes to careers that make a difference, there are few fields that have a bigger impact than education. Whether you’re forming young minds in a kindergarten classroom, training executives in the latest leadership strategies, or counseling college-bound high school seniors, your actions directly contribute to improving the lives of others. Though education is ...
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October 23, 2018
Global Studies Degrees: The Online Option
For those up to the challenge, a global studies degree could be the start of an international journey and career. The world is a big place and yet, despite the huge distances and differences between nations, peoples, cultures, and religions, it’s more interconnected than we sometimes believe. The ripples caused by often unseen actions in ...
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