Articles

Social workers and counselors provide their clients with more than basic support and guidance— for some, the social workers who helped them through challenging moments have become key sources of feeling safe, secure and happy. People working in both social work and counseling are often motivated by a common goal:… Read more >

Social work is all about listening to the stories of both individual clients and those of society, and helping to form solutions for complex social problems. Yet the ways in which social workers can do that are countless. They can help people deal with any number of medical, psychological, development… Read more >

Tweet Demand for social workers is projected to grow 16 percent from 2016 to 2026, much faster than the average growth rate for all occupations. If you’re interested in a career in social work, a Master of Social Work could expand your job opportunities and help you get into a… Read more >

If you went back in time to the release of the Atari and told people that video games would become powerful teaching tools, they would probably have some serious doubts. Yet we’ve now seen that games like Minecraft can be used to engage students in the classroom, as well as… Read more >

As most people are aware, many major health problems can be linked to poor nutrition, including heart disease, diabetes, obesity, tooth decay, and osteoporosis. And, these problems aren’t limited to a small number of people: According to the CDC, about half of all American adults have one or more preventable… Read more >

A decade ago, it was a simpler time for the average teenager. A decade ago, teens could go to school, interact with their friends, and come home without fear that bullies or harassment would follow them. They could go home, recharge and start fresh the next day. That is no… Read more >

According to the American Diabetes Association, an estimated 30.3 million people in the U.S.—over 9 percent of the total population—live with diabetes. Keeping their conditions under control requires careful monitoring, regularly taking any prescribed medication and making informed diet, fitness and other lifestyle choices. A diabetes educator plays a vital… Read more >

A quick peek at the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services or the Center for Science in Public Interest websites shows some eye-opening statistics about nutrition in America. According to these sources: The typical American diet exceeds the recommended limits on intake levels for refined grains, saturated fat, sodium… Read more >

Athletic administrators, also known as athletic directors, are responsible for overseeing the entirety of an organization’s athletics, including national teams and conferences as well as recreational and intramural sports in addition to coaches and staff. These professionals also manage the budgets and finances of an organization’s athletic department which may… Read more >

A career in emergency services is highly rewarding and critically important in today’s world. This career path challenges you to blend strategic and tactical thinking in crisis situations. On one hand, responding to an event in the moment requires quick action and a short-term plan that can balance hundreds of… Read more >