As a doctoral student, you will have a rare opportunity to make a personal contribution to your chosen field of study in the form of a dissertation. This means that your research and perspective can shape the conversation around a specific subject for years to come. The dissertation, also known as the thesis, is the culmination of your doctoral program and plays a major role in your academic success as well as your future outside of school.

From multi-billion dollar mergers and acquisitions to entry-level hires, business decisions are made every day based on the advice or evidence presented by data analysts. The demand for data is consistent across all industries, and as a career, data analysis can be your entryway into the company of your choice, if you possess the skills needed to effectively gather, organize, and understand information. 

Of all the complicated questions facing prospective graduate students, none may hold more prominence than “What advanced degree should I earn?”

Fueled by the retirement of the Baby Boomers, along with technology that’s changing the way patients are able to access diagnoses and treatments, the health care industry is one of the fastest-growing fields in the United States. Those looking to break into the industry are finding opportunities beyond hospitals and HMOs.

In good economies and bad, health care remains an essential industry. However, it is one that is always evolving, incorporating technology to improve communication, record-keeping, and patient care. The health care industry is becoming increasingly reliant on college-educated leaders who can improve efficiencies and innovate when traditional methods are no longer viable.

Human resources can cover a broad spectrum of professions in the workplace. Typically used as an umbrella term, human resources generally refers to the various aspects of employment, including hiring, compensation, labor laws, terminations, retirement, and other inter-office communication practices. 

Health care in the United States is an extensive and evolving industry that touches on multiple sectors – from audiology to veterinary medicine – and continues to grow at a rapid pace. That’s led to increased hiring at hospitals, HMOs, and other employers who are in need of educated professionals to care for patients, manage departments, and navigate the frequent changes in policies and regulations. 

Are you a Registered Nurse (RN) with an associate degree or hospital diploma? Are you wondering if it is worth it to get your Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)? The answer is YES, and now is the time! Here are a few reasons why you should go back to school.

There’s more to teaching than curriculum, and few know and understand this better than Dr. Michelle Rosser-Majors. Not only does she have the education, experience, and published work to back that up, but she has also overcome her share of tough times, shaping her outlook on what it means to be an educator. She says it’s her past experience that inspires her to always show empathy to her students and the faculty she manages, especially during the pandemic.