In this live webcast hosted by American Military University and PoliceOne, guest speaker Dr. Robert Dawkins will provide strategic tips to assist law enforcement personnel who must respond to the threat of an improvised explosive device.
The Political Science degree program draws individuals with a passion for government and politics, but it is also offers interdisciplinary curriculum that is attractive to students seeking a broad, liberal arts education that will serve as a precursor to post-graduate studies.
By William Tucker
Over the past few months the U.S. military has placed numerous assets across the Persian Gulf region. Among the deployments are the regular positioning of two aircraft carriers, a doubling of minesweeping vessels, new missile systems, and now the deployment of F-22 and F-15C fighter aircraft to the Al Dhafra Air Base in the United Arab Emirates. The announcement of the F-22 deployment set off a firestorm of speculation.
Stay relevant in your field by knowing what is current, and what is happening right now. How can you do that without wasting hours scouring through countless RSS feeds and news sites? I have two words for you, Google Alerts. As long as you have an email address, alerts based on your queries will be sent directly to your inbox.
Communicating with your academic advisor is one of the most important aspects of being a college student. They are a wealth of knowledge and how you interact with them can have a direct impact on your academic success.
Dr. Chris Reynolds, Dean for the Center of Teaching and Learning at American Public University System, shares his background and insight on the challenges facing reserve members and active duty soldiers. He also talks on his experience on how to research schools.
Why did you choose education as a career?
This is a question many are answering before entering the Troops to Teachers program. Not sure what that is? It's a great program that supports active, and former members of the military to transition to teaching.While the military is one career goal for many, teaching is an important area to cover and a viable 2nd career option.
To the public, the field of “intelligence” can be quite a mystery – often sensationalized or misinterpreted in an attempt to fill in gaps between what is visible and the unknown. Some think intelligence is cool and sexy, while others believe it is a nefarious and unscrupulous field. In truth, it is impossible to fully assess agencies or their practices when a complete picture is undiscoverable by design.
An education is like a vehicle that can help take you down the road to success. As a veteran, you’re already well-equipped with valuable skill sets from your service. Great time management, attention to detail, and self-motivation are all wonderful assets when considering the next step, especially if that includes online education.