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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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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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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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