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

EKU instructor, Kristen Wilson, believes in relationship building and taking an active part in her student’s educational experience. She goes above and beyond to ensure his online students have opportunities to interact and engage with him. Wilson’s personal attention and dedication to helping students prepare to make their mark in the field makes her a...Read More

Functional communication training has served as an effective intervention to increase individuals’ communication skills and decrease problem behavior (Durand & Merges, 2001). Functional communication training is a replacement for problem behaviors occurring when individuals cannot effectively communicate their wants and needs (Durand & Merges, 2001). Functional communication training works to teach an alternative behavior that...Read More

Sustainability has become a major focus in the hospitality and tourism industry in recent years, as consumers are demanding more environmentally friendly and responsibly produced products and services. Companies in the industry are responding by adopting sustainable practices in all areas of their operations, including economic, social, cultural, and environmental.Read More

Historically, the treatment of individuals with a substance use disorder (SUD) was left to a small group of professionals who specialized in addiction. Unfortunately, that meant for someone to be treated they had to recognize in themselves the need for help and seek those professionals out.Read More