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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 23, 2018
How to Study for the CSET: 8 Tips
Successfully passing the California Subject Examinations for Teachers (often referred to as CSET) is an important step on the road to becoming a teacher within the public elementary, middle, and high school system in the state. For many prospective teachers, eager to enter the profession after years of investing in their education, understanding how to ...
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October 23, 2018
Interpersonal Communication: Building Stronger Relationships
Interpersonal communication skills are vital to anyone in the modern workplace. A breakdown of communication between individuals is often blamed for the failure of professional relationships, which can contribute to poor or even disastrous work output. Given the potential consequences of poor communication skills in adulthood, it’s surprising that interpersonal communication courses aren’t taught to ...
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October 23, 2018
Law Enforcement Education: Career Boosting Options
Jeannine Johns’ law enforcement education began with an interest in horticulture. Like one-third of all U.S. undergraduates who change their major at least once during college, Johns started at the University of California-Riverside (UCR) as a horticulture major but eventually settled on a degree in sociology. It was a sociology professor who initially suggested that ...
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October 23, 2018
Finding the Best Military-Friendly College
You’ve served your country. You still may be serving, in fact. And, now, you’re ready to begin a new adventure. Whether you’re returning to the classroom after many years, or you’ll be attending college for the first time, you’re no doubt excited about the personal and professional opportunities that come with earning a degree. As ...
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October 23, 2018
How Military Tuition Assistance Can Fund Your Education
You joined the United States military to serve your country and build your character. Your military service allowed you to do that and so much more. Now it’s time to move forward and further your education, a decision that can impact your future in a big way. But perhaps you are not sure where to ...
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October 23, 2018
Navigating Maze Of Federal Financial Aid
Federal financial aid can be complicated and for many adult students, navigating through the many options can seem like an interminable roadblock when they are thinking about going to college. Yet, there has never been a better time to consider completing a degree or pursuing a new one. And technology is the biggest reason why. ...
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October 23, 2018
Nursing School Scholarships: Your Path to a New Career
By choosing nursing as your career, you’ve entered upon a difficult but rewarding journey. Nursing is one of the most stable yet diverse careers, as the employment avenues open to nurses are many and varied. But how can you realistically afford a quality nursing education, especially if you want to pursue the advanced training demanded ...
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October 23, 2018
The Online MFA: Creative Writing
Students in National University’s 100% online MFA in Creative Writing program grow into professional writers in a rigorous program — without the residency expense — to complete their industry-ready script or publishable manuscript For writers who aspire to be published authors, the structure of online MFA programs can be exactly what they need to finish ...
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October 23, 2018
Careers With a Sports Psychology Degree
At one time or another, most every sports enthusiast has imagined playing their game in the big leagues. But while you may never start for your favorite NBA team or wow global audiences on an Olympic stage, have you considered the many other ways that you can turn your passion for sports into a fulfilling ...
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October 23, 2018
The Teacher Shortage: The National University Solution
Teachers are among the most highly respected professionals in the U.S. In Gallup’s most recent poll of Americans’ ratings of the honesty and ethical standards of different professions, grade school teachers came in third among the most trusted, ranking behind only nurses and military officers. Among respondents, 66 percent rated the honesty and ethics of ...
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October 23, 2018
Universities in Southern California: Online Degrees at National University
Need a flexible way to take your career to the next level? It’s time to start thinking about online degrees. Among universities in Southern California, La Jolla-based National University is consistently ranked in the top five online colleges. Given the increasing demand for online education, National University has been at the forefront for 20 years, ...
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October 23, 2018
Tips For Using FAFSA For Graduate School
Congratulations! You’ve worked hard to earn your bachelor’s degree and are now considering your next move. Graduate school is the next logical step in your career path, but since you might have already incurred some debt paying for your undergraduate tuition, you’re trying to figure out how you can finance your goals and dreams. Is ...
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October 23, 2018
What Can You Do With Pre-Law Degree
When you imagine your professional future, what do you see? Do you picture advocating for clients in court, counseling others on their rights, or supporting our country’s legal system? Or maybe you envision diving into research, finding compromises during conflict, and honing your communication skills so you earn the professional respect of those around you. ...
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October 23, 2018
What Can You Do with a Bachelor's in Sociology?
Why do people do what they do? How do group dynamics work — and why do they sometimes fail? What role does gender play in employment opportunities, salaries, and leadership? These are only a few of the many questions professionals in the field of sociology think about and seek to answer. Sociology is a broad ...
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October 23, 2018
What Can You Do With A Bachelor's In English
There is an old cliche that what you do with a bachelor’s degree in English is think deep thoughts about the symbolic importance of the burgers you’re flipping for minimum wage. Like most cliches, this one is best avoided. What can you can do with an English degree may not be the right question. It’s ...
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October 23, 2018
What Is A Bachelor Of Arts Degree (BA)
A bachelor’s degree is an undergraduate college degree that can open doors for your career, deepen your knowledge in an area of study, such as psychology, business, and many other fields, or be a stepping stone to furthering your education in a graduate school program. You’ve probably already noticed that you need a four-year BA, ...
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October 23, 2018
What Is A General Studies Degree
What if you don’t have an absolute answer to the age-old, often-asked question, “What do you want to do with your life?” Or what if you start down one path and want to shift directions after a few years based on new personal or professional interests? College is a large investment of time and money ...
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October 23, 2018
What Can I Do With a Degree in Economics?
When you see the term “economist” you may think of someone spending all day in an office with their nose buried in charts and statistics. Delving into numbers, making graphs, and analyzing data is a big part of an economist’s day, but so is researching hot-button issues, conducting surveys, forecasting trends, advising business and government ...
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