Getting a college degree is a big step that can improve not only your life, but how you view yourself as a person. As online degree programs become more common, you may wonder if it is the right path for you. Although traditional, on-campus programs have their benefits, online colleges are a really fantastic way to advance your life and to grow into a better, more knowledgeable individual. What will you gain? Read on to find out! Stronger time management and organization skills When you take…
My interest in earning my doctorate degree in Counseling dates back to when I was in junior high. At that time, I was always the person everyone came to when they were having problems. This is when I realized I enjoyed, and had a knack for, helping others. Capella University allows me to achieve this desire, while helping me reach my goals. When looking into doctoral programs, I needed them to meet two criteria; they needed to be CACREP accredited, as well as online. In order to ensure that…
Many people believe that attaining a college degree is a necessity in today’s world. While others think that spending four more years to get a college degree is an absolute waste of their time. High school was such a tremendous part of everyone’s life. You made some of your greatest memories there with lifelong friends, learned how to stick up for yourself, and be a part of something that you will cherish forever. The greatest part about high school was that it was at home and you were well…
It is without saying that earning a college degree has been one of the most challenging and rewarding endeavors of my life. It has literally taken me twelve years to complete what should have only taken four. I have grown as a technological individual since beginning school in the year 2003 when computers were only necessary for writing papers and doing some research when most research was done manually with these things we used to call books. As I approach my graduation day next Sunday, I sit…
photoshop. I have also had a fifteen hour internship with professional photographers called, Claussen’s. They showed me some tricks and taught me how to take decent photos. They told me not to pursue this as a degree for the reason that to be an excellent photographer you don’t need a degree; all you need is experience and marvelous…
over 50 crowd is beneficial in diminishing Alzheimer’s symptoms along with providing a brighter outlook for employment and retirement. The downside to education could be the expense. Furthering your education, whether with a Bachelor or a Masters degree in midlife could prove to be not only a smart career move, but help prolong life in a unique and healthy way. Alzheimer’s, a neurodegenerative disorder and a common form of dementia has symptoms…
someone who have a degree in a certain subject is more likely to have a higher pay then someone who doesn 't. With all of the schooling that the average person is forced to attend to obtain a job in their future, some good should arise from this. We have thousands of jobs to choose from in the United States, and with these jobs comes different pay. Many people have argued for a higher wage due to increases in living expenses, but many are skeptical when they are asked to obtain a degree for…
Education is probably one of the most important endeavors people can attempt in their life. Studies show those who have a degree of some kind will earn considerably more during their working years than those who do not. Today, college entrance rates are increasing but graduation rates are not following the same pattern. Why are fewer students graduating these days? The problem seems to be a few common key elements: tuition is expensive, not enough counselors keep students on track, and the…
(N=30), more than half are married. The married population accounts for 56.7% of the population when compared to 43.3% (13 out of 30) that are not married. Education - Education is an ordinal variable. The highest level of education is a doctoral degree, which accounts for 10% (3 out of 30) of the entire population. Of this population, 20% (6 out of 30) are college graduates. Poverty Level - Poverty level is an nominal variable. In this sample (N-30), 86.7% (26 out of 30) of the…
Industrial/organizational psychologists have very dynamic careers. There is no typical day at work. They must endure with several challenges each day which, is why makes the work interesting. Industrial/organizational psychologists handle multiple projects at a time. They work with people from many diverse backgrounds and experiences. Some job responsibilities include: job analysis, competency modeling, selection, development, validation of new psychological assessments, business development,…