Psychology projects to be one of the most popular professional fields in the United States over the next decade. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics employment for psychologists – including those work in as part of a healthcare team, social workers, or school psychologists — will grow 14%, adding 23,000 new jobs with […]
Can You Get a Degree Through MOOCs?
As demand for flexible, affordable education continues to increase, online degrees and MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) are gaining popularity. (Check out our latest State of the MOOC report for some hard numbers on the latter.) Traditionally, these two paths occupied separate spheres: online degrees filled the role of fully-accredited pre-professional, undergraduate, and graduate degrees […]
What Benefits do Universities Offer to Service Members?
Skip to >> Our Ranking of the 25 Best Online Schools for Service Members Military veterans and active-duty service members have access to multiple benefits in higher education, including financial aid and academic credit for military and work experience. Some are known for their military friendly benefits, with specific support services for individuals and families, […]
Teaching and Education
Education is the Most Powerful Weapon We Can Use to Change the World. -Nelson Mandela During the launch of the Mindset Network, a nonprofit organization based in South Africa that seeks to restore post-Apartheid education and heal a nation then destroyed by the impact of HIV/AIDS, Nelson Mandela spoke those words. Today, in the United […]
Business and Management
There is always space for improvement, no matter how long you’ve been in the business. -Oscar De La Hoya The business sector has entered a brave new world: globalized, rapid, and increasingly complex. Still, all-out dystopian concerns are overblown. For individuals and organizations that adapt, the potential for growth and prosperity could be historic. How […]
Health Care and Nursing
“To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived; that is to have succeeded.” —Ralph Waldo Emerson Like every industry, healthcare is experiencing a radical makeover. Advanced research, provider, administrative initiatives are replacing decades-old practices. Everyone agrees on goals – improved efficiency, affordability, and care – but methodology remains debated. How do […]
Arts and Humanities
“The humanities should constitute the core of any university worth the name.” -Terry Eagleton The arts and humanities seem to be in a state of permanent emergency. On a weekly basis, some new study emerges announcing the imminent decline and fall of each discipline, followed by a flood of editorials which either lament or applaud […]
Criminal Justice and Defense
National security is the first duty of government but we are also committed to reversing the substantial erosion of civil liberties. -Theresa May The growing attention on homeland security has created a new demand for criminal justice, security, and forensic professionals. According to a recent poll by USA Today, the field of criminal justice and […]
Counseling and Psychology
There are few jobs as trying — and as intensely rewarding — as many forms of counseling positions. Counseling and psychology degrees require a certain kind of student: self-confident, hard-working, independent, and ambitious. The subjects are among the most demanding, equal parts theory and practice, but also rewarding and impactful. The next generation of counselors, […]
Computing and Technology
“Whether you want to uncover the secrets of the universe, or you just want to pursue a career in the 21st century, basic computer programming is an essential skill to learn.” Stephen Hawking Each of the above quotes represents a commonly head view: one, that computers and technology are an essential part of society on […]