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- April 24, 2019
National University Launches Teacher Pathway Inclusion Program to Address a Nationwide Demand for Educators of Diverse Backgrounds to Serve High-Need Areas
Starting in San Diego, National University’s Sanford College of Education is collaborating with Gompers Preparatory Academy, San Diego Unified School District, and the San Diego Community College District to strengthen educator degree pathways; Funding provided by Stephen Cushman of the Cushman Foundation and Peter Ellsworth of the Legler Benbough Foundation SAN DIEGO, CA—April 24, 2019—The ...
- February 12, 2019
Former San Diego Police Chief Shelley Zimmerman Joins National University
San Diego, CA – February 12, 2019 – Former San Diego Police Chief Shelley Zimmerman, a 35-year law enforcement Veteran, has been named a Chancellor appointee serving in the capacity of a public safety and leadership consultant for the private, nonprofit National University. In her new role, Zimmerman will guest lecture on leadership topics, collaborate ...
January 30, 2019Ask an Expert: What Kind of Accreditation Should a College Have?
If you’re searching for the best school or academic program for you, you’ve probably heard that you should only consider accredited colleges or accredited online degrees. But it’s also important to understand that accreditation alone isn’t enough. The type of accreditation and who’s doing the accrediting matters.
January 29, 2019Bachelor in Business Administration: Courses With Workplace Impact
If you’re looking for a versatile degree that can help make you more marketable to employers, consider the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program at National University. The bachelor in business administration courses that define the degree offer students an overall perspective of everything involved in running a business, with classes that focus on areas ...
January 26, 2019What Is an Accredited University?
When evaluating post-secondary educational options, you’ve probably looked at academic programs, cost, campus life, career opportunities, student support services, and faculty reputation. These are certainly important considerations in determining the school best suited for you and your goals. Looking more broadly, however, there’s a specific factor you’ll also want to consider: Is the institution accredited ...
January 25, 2019I Have a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice. Now What?
A bachelor’s in criminal justice is one of those degrees: it teaches skills that are applicable and valuable to many jobs, but then again, not many job postings actually ask for it.
January 24, 2019Ask an Expert: Who Accredits Colleges?
Accreditation ensures higher education institutions are delivering quality academic programs and support services to students. But just who accredits colleges and universities? We asked Dr. Joseph Hoey, vice provost of academic services at National University, about the organizations behind college accreditation.
January 23, 2019What Psychology Means to Me: A Professor’s Perspective
Psychology, as a scientific study of the human mind and its functions relating to behavior, sounds like a pretty heavy topic. So when we asked Dr. Brian Tilley, Associate Professor of Psychology at National University, what psychology means to him, we expected a pretty heavy answer. Thankfully, Tilley was able to break the subject down ...
- January 22, 2019
National University Launches Its First Doctoral Degree Program Cohort with the Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice
National University’s School of Health and Human Services, Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice program meets the urgent demand for anesthesia professionals nationwide
January 22, 2019What is Early Childhood Education?
Learning does not start at kindergarten. From birth, children are exploring, experiencing, and learning from the world around them in a variety of way. The process of shaping this time of rapid development in a formal setting is known as early childhood education.
January 21, 2019Getting Your Cybersecurity Degree: Online Options
With our lives becoming increasingly reliant on technology, businesses and government agencies are tasked with protecting their computer networks, infrastructure — and us — against the growing threat of cyberattacks. In the age of the internet of things, when every email, website, software application, smartphone, and anything else that connects to the internet potentially carries ...
January 20, 2019Ask an Expert: Is Human Behavior Predictable?
When you have a difficult question, it’s always best to turn to a subject matter expert for answers. In our blog series, Ask An Expert, National University faculty take turns answering challenging questions in their areas of expertise. In this post, we put the focus on human behavior. We asked Professor Charles Tatum of the ...
January 19, 2019How to Get Your Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education Online
In the early period from birth to eight years of age, children are making important strides in their cognitive, social, and emotional development. These critical years play an important role in creating a strong foundation in learning that will help them achieve success over the course of their lifetime.
January 18, 2019What Psychology Means to Me: A Student’s Perspective
Jorden Schlorf has always been good at working with people. It’s who she is. And it’s a skill she has put to good use throughout her working life. Schlorf has held various positions in her school district for the last 10 years, including as an aide and a para-educator. Today, she works with special needs ...
January 17, 2019What Can You Do With an Early Childhood Education Degree?
Wondering what can you do with an early childhood education degree? The answer will largely be influenced by which type of degree you wish to pursue.
January 15, 2019What Is a Military-Friendly College?
So, you’re an active-duty military servicemember or a Veteran and you’re looking for a great education. Where do you even start? First, the internet is flooded with options. The moment you type “military-friendly college” into your search bar, you’ll be overwhelmed by the number of Google search results. (You’ll get more than 170 million, actually.) ...
January 13, 2019What Can You Do With a Criminal Justice Degree?
Suppose you could have a career where you could serve as a role model, solve problems, navigate chaos, promote safety — and make a difference? Sounds idealistic? Not really. A bachelor’s in criminal justice can lead to a career that will allow you to do all that and empower you to make change for the ...
- January 9, 2019
National University Offers Accelerated Pathway for Public Safety Employees to Earn a College Degree
New credit policy makes earning a degree and career advancement opportunities more accessible and affordable by articulating workforce training into a variety of degree credit; National University is also offering 25 percent tuition scholarship for public safety agencies nationwide...