Fire protection engineers also called fire safety engineers, tend to be jacks of all trades. They must be knowledgeable about several types of engineering, such as civil, mechanical, and electrical, in order to be effective.Read More

The first disruption we will examine is the ID - Subject Matter Expert (SME) relationship. A successful ID-SME relationship is essential for creating compelling and engaging learning experiences. This process typically involves several stages with both professionals working together to ensure the instructional material is accurate, relevant, and pedagogically sound.Read More

A recent survey indicates that there are more than 400,000 children across America living in the foster care system. Many states are facing a significant foster care shortage. For example, as a result of the pandemic Alaska’s licensed foster care homes dropped from nearly 1,100 down to 650 licensed homes with over 3,000 children in...Read More

Kelsey Halcomb is a student in Eastern Kentucky University’s online master of social work (MSW) program. Sarah works for the Bluegrass Community Action Partnership as a Senior Companion Program Director and Senior Center Director. She is completing her MSW online and recently shared her thoughts about her EKU Online experience.Read More

As our world has become increasingly interconnected, the dangers posed by the spread of political misinformation have drastically risen. Now it is easier than ever to be tricked into believing falsehoods as algorithms feed into our biases, moderating systems fail, and deepfakes make it increasingly difficult to distinguish what is and is not real. While...Read More

In the paralegal field having a degree in paralegal studies can help set you apart from other job candidates. A degree in paralegal studies shows prospective employers that you are knowledgeable about the paralegal field and indicates that you already understand how law offices function. These skillsets tell employers that you will be ready to...Read More

Nurse Practitioner was rated the second-best job overall and the best job in the health care field due to a projection of more than 100,000 jobs available, a median salary of more than $120,000 per year, and an unemployment rate less than 1%.Read More

Earn your online occupational therapy doctorate degree from a regionally accredited university that has been an online education leader for more than 15 years. Our flexible, online format provides students the ability to complete coursework and assignments according to their schedule.Read More

Kaisee Riddell graduated from EKU in 2019 with dual degrees in communication studies and political science. She went on to get her Master of Public Affairs (MPA) from Indiana University in 2021 and now works as a Management and Program Analyst at the United States Department of Transportation, Office of Inspector General (DOT OIG).Read More

As the world becomes increasingly digitized, the demand for professionals in the field of computing is on a steady rise. A computer science degree can be applied to a wide range of industries and prepare you for multiple rewarding career paths. As a computer science graduate, to create a successful career, it’s essential to understand...Read More