Project management goes behind the scenes of any business project, from planning resources to managing production. The study of project management is designed to make managers more effective and efficient in the workplace. The study and practice of project management is essential in the business world. K. Tate, a former board member of the Project […]
The 21st century has emerged as a golden age in communications media. Digital technology is creating innovative new approaches to visual and verbal communication, with a range of new electronic media. Some of the new media transforming mass communications today include streaming audio and video, podcasts and RSS feeds, blogs, satellite radio, video conferencing, and […]
When you study international relations at the doctoral level, the world can be your oyster. As the highest academic distinction in the field, the international relations PhD prepares you for a wide variety of roles in the public, private, and non-profit sectors. Also known as international affairs, international relations emerged as a distinct field of […]
Literacy and reading are essential skills for participating in modern society. People rely on literacy to communicate, acquire knowledge, and develop their potential–to say nothing of reading a map, following instructions, basic financial transactions, and many other daily tasks that we take for granted. Yet according to the National Institute for Literacy, more than 20 […]
Because gerontology is the study of aging, it is appropriate that the field seems to become more significant every year. Already, there are over 38 million Americans aged 65 and over. The biggest sector of the population by age group is in the 45-to-54-year-old demographic, which represents over 44 million Americans, or nearly 15 percent […]
If you’re thinking about pursuing a doctorate in early childhood education and development, consider this: The percentage of 3- to 5-year-old children attending full-day preschool and kindergarten programs has increased steadily since 2000. With more young children needing care outside the home during their preschool years, and with pressure to prepare children for increased academic […]
Online certificates offer an alternative to comprehensive, two-year and four-year degree programs. Although these programs vary by size and scope, many can be completed in the span of 6-12 months. By earning online diplomas or certificates, working professionals earn important credentials that can beef up their resumes, prove their competence, or simply help them stay […]
Education in Alabama According to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a total of 98 colleges, universities, technical schools and career academies call the state of Alabama home. The following is a breakdown of degree-granting schools in Alabama, by type: Public 4-year: 19 Public 2-year: 26 Private 4-year, nonprofit: 19 Private 2-year, nonprofit: 2 […]
Education in Montana The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) counts 31 colleges, universities, technical schools, career academies and other postsecondary institutions in Montana. Here’s how degree-granting colleges in Montana break down by type: Public 4-year: 6 Public 2-year: 11 Private 4-year, nonprofit: 5 Private 2-year, nonprofit: 2 Private 4-year, for-profit: 0 This group of […]
Education in Missouri Students interested in pursuing higher education in Missouri, as opposed to other states, have a wealth of educational options to choose from. The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) currently lists 204 colleges, universities, technical schools, career academies and other types of institutions of higher education in the state. The NCES also […]