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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 10, 2018
The Career Power of Creative Writing Degrees Online
Using your creative writing skills and talent to tell a written story can become a rewarding career. Earning your degree in creative writing can lend you the credibility you need to get paid to write — and the skills and motivation to bring your creative work to its highest potential. If you’re comparing creative writing ...
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December 10, 2018
How to Gift Your GI Benefits to Your Spouse
The Post-9/11 GI Bill has helped millions of servicemembers pursue college degrees, vocational training, and coursework. The Bill has become even more valuable for military families with a recent addition. This new option permits servicemembers to transfer the GI Bill to a spouse or family member, who can take advantage of the education benefits. A ...
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December 10, 2018
Options for Your MSN: Nursing Informatics
Information technology is everywhere — and the health care industry is no exception. As the amount of data collected in the medical field grows, the tools and strategies used to leverage this information are also increasing, translating numbers and statistics into positive outcomes for patients. From diagnosing illnesses to billing insurance companies, nearly every component ...
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December 10, 2018
How I Fit an Online MBA Into My Life: A First Generation Graduate Success Story
You might say Angie Hernandez’s path to completing her online Master of Business Administration degree began with the kernel of an idea. By age 19, her career prospects were already popping. The daughter of a military family, Hernandez helmed a popular kettle corn company on Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield, CA, in partnership with ...
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December 7, 2018
How I Fit an Online MBA Into My Life: A Military Vet Success Story
Every day, approximately 1,300 new veterans, spouses, and their children transition from a highly-structured life in the military into a much less predictable life as civilians. The challenges veterans face can be daunting — ranging from finding a job to managing finances to addressing mental health issues. There can be uncertainty about where to start, ...
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December 7, 2018
How to Become an Accountant
If you’re thinking of a career in business, it is worth investigating the many possibilities a degree in accountancy can open for you. Different specializations in accounting have varying professional requirements. As you are starting out, it is helpful to get an overview of what you’ll need to study and what steps you’ll need to ...
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December 7, 2018
Going to College While in the Military
Always a curious kid, Eduardo Davila temporarily left his family without the use of a camera. Carefully wielding a tiny screwdriver, the 8-year-old removed the camera’s casing then proceeded to painstakingly disassemble the intricate mechanics found within. Meticulously arranged across his bedroom floor, the array of sensors, lenses, and circuit boards presented a puzzle. Just ...
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December 7, 2018
Behind the Camera: Getting a Master’s Degree in Film Production
Hollywood insiders often joke that there are two “entry-level” jobs in the movie industry. The first is on the bottom rung of the ladder as a Production Assistant (PA); the second is at the very top of the tree as a Director. Both roles require candidates to possess a great deal of skill, talent, persistence, ...
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December 7, 2018
San Diego Universities: Options for Adult Learners
Henry Ford once said: “Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young.” The fact is, it’s never too late to return to education. National University is dedicated to delivering lifelong learning opportunities for adult learners who want to pursue their education. But, we also understand how ...
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December 7, 2018
How to Improve Your Communication Skills in English
Think of some phrases that show up repeatedly on job postings. Your list probably includes something like, “Candidate must have strong verbal and written skills,” or “Excellent communication skills a must!” With quickly changing technology and expanding globalization, it seems we are living in an increasingly communications-driven world. There are very few professions where employees ...
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December 7, 2018
What Can You Do With a Bachelor’s in Biology
For students who have a natural inclination to pursue studies in the sciences, and specifically the field of biology, an obvious question should be considered at the start of that educational journey: what can you do with a bachelor’s in biology? On the surface, the answer to that question may seem more straightforward than it ...
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December 7, 2018
Crime Scene Investigator Training: Forensic Science Certification
The long-running CSI: Crime Scene Investigation police procedural drama on CBS, which ended in 2015 after fifteen seasons and numerous spinoffs, thrust forensic science into the public limelight. While the show increased awareness of the field, forensic science educators and law enforcement professionals both stress that a career in crime scene investigation is not exactly ...
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December 7, 2018
What Can You Do With a Master's in Forensic Science
When Chris D’Amario wanted to take on a leadership position in the Forensic Sciences Section of the Baltimore County Police Department (BCPD), he began looking for a master’s in forensic science — a requirement for promotion. He found what he was looking for in the forensic science master’s degree at National University (NU). NU’s forensic ...
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December 7, 2018
School Psychology: Programs in California
Begin Your Journey to a High-Demand Career If you are looking into school psychology programs in California, National University may have exactly what you need. Offering degree and certification programs at six campuses across California and online, National University recommends more candidates for Preliminary Administrative Services credentials than any other single institution in California. The ...
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December 7, 2018
Grad School Requirements: Options for Busy Adults
Whether you’re looking to move up in your current career or to transition into a new field, a graduate degree could help you achieve your goal. In fact, according to the U.S. Department of Labor, employment in master’s-level occupations is projected to grow by almost 17 percent through 2026, the fastest of any education level. ...
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December 7, 2018
How I Fit an Online MBA Into My Life: A Navy Vet Success Story
“You’ll never amount to anything out there. If you leave, I promise you’ll be back.” After 16 years in the service and two combat tours, it was Seaman Francisco Rivera’s last day in the Navy. He never forgot the sting of the words uttered by his Master Chief Petty Officer from the 32nd Street Naval ...
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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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