As I sit here typing this article I have a laptop to my right connected to a desktop screen that sits directly in front of me. I can multitask easily with this set up, allowing me to write an article on one screen while having another with which to pull up necessary research info. All […]
At any given point in your day someone is trying to communicate with you. You may be using the Internet for research or fun and see an ad (or two, or three). Maybe you get a number of emails informing you of deals at your favorite department store. Your coworkers and managers will try and […]
PhD in Human Services Programs According to the Human Services Network, most jobs in the field of human services are paraprofessional (meaning aides and assistants). These positions include activities coordinators, in-home staff, and child-care workers. However, the PhD in Social Science with a specialization in human services can provide you with the education and experience […]
Doctorate psychology programs help individuals develop advanced knowledge and skills for potential careers in a variety of concentrations, including clinical psychology, social psychology, forensic psychology, and developmental psychology. Students in doctorate psychology programs work toward either a PhD in psychology or a PsyD, and the type of degree they earn can impact their career choices. […]
If you’re a musician, you know that talent can’t be taught. Skill, on the other hand, can certainly be honed. Getting a doctorate degree in music can be a rewarding and career-boosting experience for performers and educators at every stage of their professional lives. Music is a competitive field, and a graduate degree can give […]
The pinnacle of business education, the PhD in Business, has long been overshadowed by the popular master of business administration (MBA). But doctorate-level business degrees–the PhD and Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)–are growing in popularity as the discipline steadily raises the bar for business school instructors and industry leaders. A PhD or DBA in Finance […]
In an increasingly competitive marketplace, companies require strong leaders throughout their organizations. It’s no longer uncommon to see a manager with a PhD in Business Administration working somewhere other than the CEO suite. Programs offering doctorate degrees in business administration gained popularity in the late 1950s, when the results of government and private studies urged […]
The academic discipline of educational psychology has grown rapidly over the past several decades, as teachers, administrators, and policy makers look to improve the quality and effectiveness of schools. Educational psychologists research the processes of human learning and cognitive development, using this research to develop teaching and educational programs. School psychologists apply the insights of […]
According to a recent survey of admissions officers conducted by BusinessWeek, PhD programs at some business schools have seen a nearly 40 percent rise in applications in the last few years. The sudden increase is attributed in part to retired professionals seeking a PhD in business in order to qualify for postsecondary teaching positions. Many […]
The PhD in Nurse Education is a relatively new degree, born into a crisis: not enough nurses, and not enough nurses to teach nursing. Making the crisis more acute, nursing itself has become a much more complex field, creating additional demand for doctoral degrees in nursing. The nursing community is moving aggressively to expand nursing […]