Psychology

Professional Counseling Research Brings Faculty and Students Together

In many professional counseling graduate classes, faculty often encourage students to turn their research projects into presentations that can be shared with the larger counseling community. In Dr. Travis Schermer’s research class he introduces students…

Education

Teachers Helping Students Learn Conflict Resolution Skills

Conflict happens, even in the most positive learning environments. That is why teachers must be adept at conflict resolution. Without resolution, conflict could lead to further disruptions or worse—violence. Understanding Conflict To Support Students’ Developmental…

Data Analytics

How Artificial Intelligence Is Shaping Data Analytics

Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to intrigue and fascinate people as technology grows rapidly. It is contributing to analytics capabilities by making data more automated, accessible and analyzable. AI describes a machine’s learning, logic, reasoning and…

Nursing

How Nurses Improve Patient Education

Doctors are not the only ones educating patients. Nurses also help patients make informed and empowered choices about their health. Patient education includes information about conditions, treatments and how to navigate the healthcare system. The…

Physician Assistant

The Role of Physician Assistants in Patient Care

Those considering a Master’s in Physician Assistant program may wonder about the physician assistant’s role, especially as it relates to working with doctors and ultimately caring for patients.   The physician assistant position was created in…

Health Sciences

Why the Health Care Field Needs More Diversity

Those considering pursuing a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in health sciences have an opportunity to help healthcare address one of its largest challenges: diversity. Yes, health care has a diversity problem. As the general…

Health Sciences

Do you have the right personality for a health science career?

 If you’re considering a career in health science, here’s a place to start. Based on the Holland Code, here are  six general personality types that also extend to career categories. Find out which career you…

Psychology

How Counseling Can Help Those Struggling with Work-Life Balance

For those pursuing an MS degree in professional counseling, work-life balance promises to be an area where they will increasingly be called on to help. We all struggle with work-life balance. This is nothing new,…

Education

Trauma-Informed Teaching Strategies

Research shows that more than half of American children have experienced at least one traumatic event. Trauma is a major public health issue, with traumatized students being prone to difficulties in and out of the…

Communications & Creative Writing

3 Keys To Mastering Storytelling In Marketing Communications

3 keys to mastering storytelling in marketing communications Tell a good story—one that somehow defines your values—the essence of who you are, and why others should care—and you’ll capture the hearts and loyalty of customers…