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  • How Long Does It Take To Become a Teacher?

    How Long Does It Take To Become a Teacher?

    Teaching is more than a profession. It’s a calling. And it demands passion, dedication, and a specific skill set and knowledge base. There are various paths that can be taken to enter the teaching profession, but each requires prospective teachers to gain the skills and knowledge they’ll need to succeed.  Individuals who feel called to…

  • Careers in Education: Teaching and Beyond

    Careers in Education: Teaching and Beyond

    Teaching in a traditional classroom setting is an excellent way to build an impactful career in education. But earning a degree in education can be a springboard to many other important roles as well, such as school counselor, curriculum developer, or education policy analyst.  Here we’ll explore a number of meaningful careers in education, in…

  • Careers in Data Analytics

    Careers in Data Analytics

    Reliance on data analytics to uncover solutions in business and society is surging. As such, there’s a growing interest in careers in data analytics. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), data scientist roles, including data analyst jobs, will grow by 35% from 2022 to 2032. This growth rate is faster than the…

  • How to Become a Minister

    How to Become a Minister

    Christian ministers cultivate the spiritual growth of their church community. They draw on their practical and intellectual skills as church leaders to share their biblical and theological knowledge with the members of their church.  By earning a ministry degree, prospective ministers can build the knowledge and skills required to best serve their church. Individuals who…

  • Cybersecurity vs. Data Analytics: Comparing Degrees and Careers

    Cybersecurity vs. Data Analytics: Comparing Degrees and Careers

    Collecting, assessing, and interpreting pertinent data provides organizations with strategic insights that can lead to increased efficiency, stability, and growth. The usefulness of these insights helped the global data and analytics market reach a valuation of $100.8 billion in 2022, according to a report from GlobalData. Data is also a prime target of cybercriminals. When…

  • How to Become a Therapist

    How to Become a Therapist

    Fueled in part by the COVID-19 pandemic, the demand for mental health services is on the rise. The American Psychological Association (APA) reported in 2022 that the U.S. needs to expand its workforce of mental health professionals to properly treat the growing number of people facing challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, and substance…

  • How Long Does It Take to Become a Counselor?

    How Long Does It Take to Become a Counselor?

    The need for counselors is on the rise, but the supply of available professionals is not keeping up with the demand. The National Center for Health Workforce Analysis estimates that, by 2036, the U.S. will have only enough behavioral health professionals to serve 53% of the people who require their vital services. For anyone seeking…