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BSW vs. MSW: Exploring Two Social Work Degrees

September 28, 2020 

Advocating for social justice and change, helping to mitigate people’s suffering, and improving communities are just a few examples of what a social worker does. Enhancing people’s well-being, specifically vulnerable, oppressed individuals, is the profession’s key mission, according to the National Association of Social Workers (NASW). Social work is characterized by meaning, action, and diversity. Social workers’ responsibilities — relating to the interactions between people and various socioeconomic constructs — can lead to the enhanced well-being of marginalized individuals and communities. For example, social workers address oppression in vulnerable communities, ensuring equal access to opportunity. Social workers also advocate for […]

What Is the Difference Between Hospice Care and Palliative Care?

September 21, 2020 

To those who are not specialists, working in hospice care and palliative care may seem like the same thing. Both deal with the needs of terminal patients and depend heavily on nursing and managerial skills. However, there are distinct differences between the professions. While hospice and palliative care professionals perform many of the same functions, the settings and patient outlook differ. For students who are embarking on elderly care as a profession, understanding the differences between these two specialties will help them choose the best path. A Rapidly Aging Population The elderly population in the United States is growing, and […]

Interpreting Analyst Careers: Comparing Business and Data Analysts

September 21, 2020 

For students with an aptitude for numbers, a love of digging into data to discover patterns, and the ability to recognize trends that others miss, a data-related degree may be a worthwhile pursuit on the path to a career as a business analyst or a data analyst. Business analysts use data to help companies make the best decisions for efficiency and returns. While data analysts may work for businesses, they don’t necessarily bring a business perspective to their work; instead, they gather, analyze, and share data, leaving the resulting decision-making to others. Let’s unpack some other differences between a business […]

5 Questions To Ask Before Enrolling in an Online Program

September 15, 2020 

Many adult learners juggle a variety of responsibilities, from professional obligations to carving out time for their families. As a result, adults interested in going back to school often find that online learning works best for them. In addition to having the flexibility to finish coursework on their time (and from the comfort of home), students enrolled in online bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral programs can advance their education without spending hours in a physical lecture hall. Still, some people feel that taking the plunge into online learning may feel like venturing into the unknown. Beyond not knowing what to expect, […]

Listen Up: 9 Podcasts to Add to Your Playlist

September 9, 2020 

In the mid-2000s, almost no one knew what a podcast was. Fast-forward to today, when some estimates say more than 1 million podcasts are in production around the globe. To put that number into greater perspective, more than 30 million podcast episodes were available for download in April 2020. Podcasts cover everything from breaking news to advice on how to get financially fit. They also offer lighter content, such as cooking tutorials, standup comedy sets, and kid-friendly discussions on fairy tales, science, and adventure. Whether they’re casual subscribers or die-hard followers, listeners can agree on at least one thing: Podcasts […]

12 Common Public Health Issues and How They Can Be Prevented

September 2, 2020 

Tables of Contents Truncal Obesity IssuesSenior Mental Health and Public Health ResponseSigns of Prescription Drug AbuseTeenage Anxiety: Issues and TreatmentsPublic Health Addresses Population Needs What’s the goal of public health? Quite simply, it’s to protect and improve the well-being of individuals and communities. How? By fighting disease and promoting healthy lifestyles. Public health addresses chronic conditions and emergency health threats ranging from heart disease and depression to infectious diseases and violent injuries. Public health workers are vital to safeguarding a population’s health. These individuals investigate, monitor, prevent, and treat health conditions that impact society. They conduct tasks such as disease […]

How to Start a Social Media Marketing Agency

September 1, 2020 

Tables of Contents Starting a Social Media Marketing AgencyManaging a Social Media Marketing TeamSocial Media Management StrategiesSocial Media Manager ToolsWriting an Effective Social Media Management ProposalEstablishing Fair Social Media Management PricingMarketing for the 21st Century Social media is a convenient way for people to connect with each other and share thoughts and ideas. For marketers, the concept represents a gold mine for potential customer engagement opportunities, and with good reason. There were roughly 3.04 billion active social media users worldwide in 2019.The average user spends about two hours on social media every day.Ninety percent of these users connect with brands […]

Victim Advocacy: Guide to Supporting Survivors of Domestic Violence

September 1, 2020 

Tables of Contents What Is a Domestic Violence Victim Advocate?Types of Domestic ViolenceDomestic Violence FactsWhere to Find Victim Advocate TrainingThe Future of Victim Advocacy Victims of domestic violence need access to lifesaving information and emotional support to navigate the legal system, seek justice, and heal. That’s why domestic violence victim advocates are a vital resource. These professional advocates help victims receive the resources and assistance they need to cope and move forward as survivors. Victim advocacy is a rewarding, complex profession, which requires the development of core interpersonal skills and crisis training experience. Read on to learn more about what […]

Animation Tools and Software for Digital Artists

August 28, 2020 

In animation’s early days, artists used pencil, paint, and paper. Today, the growing use of digital tools opens up new and exciting opportunities for artists. Digital artists seeking to enter the global animation industry, valued at $264 billion as of 2019, have many career options. Creative disciplines in the field include film, virtual reality, animated character design, game design, and education. Animation industry and career resources: Animation. This interdisciplinary, international, peer-reviewed journal focuses on scholarly animation research.Animation World Network. This resource brings together information about the animation field, covering areas such as film distribution, commercial studio activities, licensing, and animation technologies.Animation Magazine. With an […]

6 Media Planning Strategies to Grow your Marketing Efforts

August 18, 2020 

Tables of Contents What Is Media Planning?Media Planning StrategiesSteps to Developing a Media PlanMedia Planning vs. Media BuyingMedia Planning and Marketing You’ve probably heard it before: “The medium is the message.” But who said it? Why does it matter in the world of media planning? The declaration comes from Chapter 1 of Canadian communications scientist Marshall McLuhan’s 1964 book, Understanding Media: The Extensions of Man. McLuhan helped illuminate the power of language, images, and the mode of message delivery to influence human thought and behavior. Marketers and professional communicators must know how to harness that power to deliver messages to […]