Advancing Education

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Many people dream of one day working as an esteemed, highly paid, well respected professional in their chosen career path. For most, this requires the pursuit of advanced degrees and higher education.   Depending on your personal interests, skills and plans for the future, you can advance your education by earning a(n): associate's degree bachelor's degree certification doctoral degree master's... Read more >

Business

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Choosing the right business career to pursue can often be a difficult decision. A recent graduate with any level of business degree is often confronted with a variety of career options that all require similar skills.   Although a business education serves as a solid foundation for any number of related careers, the difference in working environment and duties can vary widely depending upon which particular... Read more >

Criminal Justice

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The criminal justice system includes a vast body of courts, prisons and other agencies that all staff hundreds of people throughout the nation. Many criminal justice jobs do require prior upper level education, such as an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree. If you are thinking of improving your career, consider going back to school or taking some online courses to learn more about the criminal justice system. ... Read more >

Health Care Admin

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The field of health care administration continues to grow as management requirements expand. Career options within the health care industry are vast, ranging from general administration jobs to specialty niche positions.   The landscape is changing rapidly with regard to opportunities, specifically outside of the hospital environment. Changing regulations, an aging population and an upward trend in... Read more >

Human Services

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Once a career sought mostly by devoted good Samaritans, human services has taken on a new look in the 21st century. As one of the fastest growing career fields in recent years, human services spans well over 180 job titles. A brief cross section of human services jobs include work in: adoption and foster care behavioral and mental health child and adult literacy child care and adult care dispute resolution... Read more >

Information Technology

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Information technology deals with computer science and technology, including design, development, installation and implementation of information systems and applications. A Career in Information Technology Because IT plays a critical role in all industries, information technology specialists have the flexibility to work in a variety of fields. The Information Technology Association of America (ITAA) reports that... Read more >

Nursing

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Nursing, the largest health care occupation, involves treating and educating the public by working closely with doctors and other health care providers. Among other duties, job responsibilities may include administering medication, performing diagnostic tests and tracking patients' medical history. The most common kind of degrees sought are:registered nurse degreeslicensed practical nurse degreeslicensed vocational... Read more >

Psychology

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Psychology is a broad field that covers the study of the human mind and human behavior. Research psychologists may carry out research into different aspects of human behavior, examining these from a physical, emotion, social or cognitive standpoint.  Psychologists also work in a variety of settings, such as schools, colleges, offices and hospitals, to provide mental health care. In addition, some psychologists... Read more >

Teaching

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If you value education and would enjoy inspiring young people to learn, now is a great time to become a teacher. As aging baby boomers retire and student enrollments in elementary, secondary and middle schools continue to grow, the need for skilled teachers is on the rise.   According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are currently 4 million teaching jobs in the United States, and the number of... Read more >