By Scott Nguyen
Academic Advisor
It is never too early to start planning for the future. Through careful planning, you are more likely to get on the right path and realize your professional aspirations. Here is some information to keep in mind as you complete your degree or transition to your next career after graduation.
Vlog with Jennifer Souza
Student Affairs Liaison at American Public University
Much like you would find on any college campus, online universities offers honor societies, professional organizations, and clubs. They’re all facilitated online and they offer you a chance to get that out-of-classroom experiences with your colleagues.
Vlog with Joan McDade
Faculty Member, Nursing at APU
Many nurses say they are looking for opportunities beyond the bedside, and they often realize then it’s time to pursue a higher degree. In this vlog, Joan McDade talks about the expectations you should have when starting an online degree in nursing.
By Dr. Jennifer Cramer
Program Director, Sociology, Anthropology, and Women’s Studies at American Public University
Faculty members work to foster engagement in courses by cultivating discussion and motivating students to be curious and thoughtful about applying what they learned in class. What many students might not know is that faculty can use their discipline expertise to help provide students with ideas for finding internships, conference workshops, field schools, or other hands-on, experience-based opportunities that will help them take what they are learning in classes to the next level.
Members of the American Public University System (American Military University & American Public University) alumni community are an integral part of our success and are often our greatest ambassadors. We believe in celebrating and recognizing their distinguished accomplishments, and are pleased to begin accepting nominations for our 2015 Alumni Awards program.
By Glynn Cosker
Contributor, Online Learning Tips
Health information management (HIM) is an ever-evolving and vital field in the realm of health care. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, job growth in the health information management sector is predicted to grow by 22 percent by 2022; occupations in nursing and the general healthcare field are also expected to grow by 19 percent by 2022.
On August 29, Mississippi will commemorate the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, the single greatest natural disaster ever experienced by the state. APU professor Juanita Graham writes about her experience seeing the devastation soon after Hurricane Katrina hit and again in a recent visit 10 years later. Graham writes about the challenges Mississippi continues to face when it comes to public health and how health professionals can prepare for the next disaster.
New APUS Mobile App is Now Available
Whether you’re an American Military University or American Public University student, online learning just got more flexible with APUS Mobile—the newly released app that’s taking on-the-go learning to greater heights.
By Elizabeth Cook, faculty member, International Relations at American Public University An estimated 27 million people are currently enslaved…
By Vicky Bufano, faculty member, Legal Studies at American Public University The Federal Sentencing Guidelines were established by the…