The American Sociological Association claims that students with a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology have a competitive advantage over other liberal arts students pursuing entry-level career positions. At the same time, the American Psychological Association has concrete evidence that students with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology secure jobs in government, business, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations. [...]

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After scrolling through countless dead-end positions in the Sunday classifieds, many workers finally come to the realization that a college degree is a necessity in today’s job market. Next they are faced with the daunting task of choosing a field of study and a suitable program. The possibilities are indeed endless. Even for those who [...]

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The American Psychological Association has recently described a ground-breaking new school-based program that is seeking solutions to the rising rates of depression in children. Today’s children have a 9% risk of experiencing major depression before the age of 14 and a 20% chance of experiencing at least one episode of major depression before they graduate [...]

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Jobs for those with a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology are expected to outnumber the amount of graduates entering the work force from schools such as Capella University. Through the year 2014, the profession of Counseling Psychology is actually expected to grow faster than average according to the most recent Occupational Outlook Handbook. This [...]

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Why do high school students lack motivation in the classroom? What does the extent of a child’s vocabulary have to do with his or her reading ability? What accounts for the difference in reading capacity between two third grade students? These are but a few questions explored in the headlines of the latest issue of [...]

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