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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 […]

The Impact of COVID-19 on Data Analytics

September 17, 2020 

Transcript Professor Gabriel Attoun: Hi, my name’s Gabriel Attoun, and I’m an Instructor at Maryville University here in St. Louis. I teach courses in the Information Systems program, as well as, the Data Analytics programs. The job outlook for graduates in these fields has pretty much always been excellent. But, the recent global COVID-19 pandemic has really illuminated the value of data, and data analysis, and data visualization on a scale that we previously hadn’t really thought of. As somebody who studies the history of data visualization, I often find that it parallels the history of epidemiology. And today we’re […]

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 […]

Finding motivation and purpose through Maryville Online

September 2, 2020 

By Lexy Vreeland A “why” serves as a beacon of light, guiding you toward your dreams and success. Establishing your why will help guide you through difficult times. My why stems from my childhood. I always admired my mother (who is also a nurse) and her passion for the nursing profession. The care she showed for her patients was contagious, and I never considered another profession. I knew that nursing was my calling. What I didn’t know as I was completing my undergraduate program was my love for psychology. I grew up helping my parents care for my autistic brother, […]

Moving forward in your career takes focus, determination, and education

September 2, 2020 

By Greg Hampton As working professionals, we know there are many different methods for self-improvement. If we want to get in better shape, we start working out, and if we want to enhance our cultural experiences, we can travel. But what can you do to grow in your career? I returned to school to not only enhance my professional career, but to also take on different responsibilities within my organization and explore different career opportunities. After spending the past 13 years in sales, I always wanted to dig deeper with the data we collected and help further our corporate analytics. Doing this I realized my team could be more […]

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 […]