Motivating Change
At William Woods University in Missouri, Julia Needhammer found she could turn her interest in human behavior into a career in Industrial Organizational Psychology with a degree in psychology.
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Psychological Thinking in practice: The Science of Persuasion
A William Woods University Online Bachelors in Psychology opens up dozens of career fields. Beyond job placement, the program truly prepares students to be psychological thinkers, building invaluable skills in the areas of management, communication, negotiation, and emotions. Psychology is the study of the human mind and human behavior, and understanding is built in the […]
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Psychology Career Outlook: Career flexibility and market demand
A bachelor’s degree in psychology is one of the most popular majors among undergraduates today. The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) estimates that in the 2015-2016 school year, of the 1.9 million total bachelor’s degrees conferred, some 117,000 were in psychology. If you are wondering what’s driving such an interest in this major, the […]
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The push for customer-centricity: A lesson for business students
According to a recent Gallup report, almost 70 percent of B2B customers are ready to take their business elsewhere while only one half believe that their vendor delivers on its promise. The report suggests that the way to turn the tide on this stark reality is by implementing a customer-centric culture. Jim Clifton, Gallup’s Chairman […]
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What you need to know if you are considering a career in cybersecurity
A recent Cybersecurity Ventures Jobs Report predicts that by 2021 there will be more than 3.5 million unfilled cybersecurity jobs across the globe. The report notes that “over the eight-year period tracked, the number of unfilled cybersecurity jobs is expected to grow by 350 percent, from one million positions in 2013 to 3.5 million in […]
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First-time online students: dispelling 3 common myths about online programs
Online degree programs or distance learning continues to grow according to a report released by Babson Survey Research Group. From 2015 to 2016, the number of online students grew 5.6 percent, exceeding the year-to-year gains seen in the years prior. Yet, even as online courses and programs become more common, there are a range of […]
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Where can you work with a cybersecurity degree?
From a data breach in 2015 involving a U.S. health insurer Anthem, that affected tens of millions of people, to an incident at Equifax in 2017, where hackers took sensitive information from over 140 million people, it’s evident that a professional with a B.S. in cybersecurity is needed in every industry. Sometimes the goal of […]
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Should you get a cybersecurity degree or a certification?
For anyone thinking a certification is a quicker way to land a job than earning a bachelor of science degree in cybersecurity remember: If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. One study found that 83% of available jobs in the cybersecurity field require a bachelor’s degree or higher. The degree is […]
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The “Robin Hoods” of Hacking
The classic Robin Hood thrives in ambiguous moral character and cannot wholly be classified as hero or villain. With a motto of “steal from the rich, give to the poor”, he is an outlaw who simultaneously plays the role of champion for the common man. In our world of sophisticated cyber theft, hackers are applying […]
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From the help desk to the boardroom: where can your degree in cybersecurity take you?
For individuals exploring the vast world of cyber security, you have a large variety of available career options, specializations, and starting points. You may even have taken your first steps into the field by working at a help desk and in IT Support. However, a degree in cybersecurity, combined with the necessary work experience and […]
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