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One in 5 U.S. adults — approximately 57.8 million people — had a mental illness in 2021, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. Mental health counselors play a pivotal role in helping people with mental illness improve their well-being by providing them with quality mental health care and support. The mental health field…

Pastors play a critical role in Christian religious organizations. They instruct their congregations on scripture, provide spiritual guidance to church members, and lead church organizations. Today, 80% of clergy hold a college degree, according to CareerOneStop, a resource from the U.S. Department of Labor.  While earning a ministry degree is an important step for many…

Effective business strategies must be carefully crafted. They also must be precisely implemented to ensure they meet their intended goals. This requires that both business administration and business management are working at an optimal level.  For those who are looking to pursue a business career driven by leadership, it’s important to know the differences between…

Earning a business degree can help individuals interested in the world of business gain the knowledge and skills they’ll need to start new businesses or sustain existing ones. However, there are different types of business degrees to consider, and each degree is appropriate for individuals at a different stage of their professional journey. The Business…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…