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Veteran Students

What Military Veterans Need To Know About Becoming a Teacher

Choosing to become a teacher is a lifelong pursuit for some, but a newfound passion for others. Maybe you’re drawn to working with kids, breaking down complex ideas, or reaching students who struggle academically to find their place. Teaching is a taxing profession, but it’s also an opportunity to transform students’ lives in meaningful ways and foster a deep sense of purpose.
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Adult Education

Here to Help: Student Services at SNU

Southern Nazarene University offers flexible degree programs with busy adults in mind. With courses taking place one night a week or entirely online, we make it easy for students to earn their degree all while working full-time, raising a family and engaging in their communities. Our programs follow a cohort model approach in which you progress through classes with the same group of students. This unique experience promotes a sense of belonging and support within your program.
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Graduate Degrees

How To Use Your Graduate Degree To Climb the Corporate Ladder

Thirty years ago, graduating college with a bachelor’s degree was enough to ensure a bright future with promising career prospects. Not only could you land a job, you could rest assured that you’d earn a steady salary and slowly make your way up the career ladder.
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Online Degree Programs

What You Need to Know: SNU’s Dissertation Process

Earning a doctoral degree is no longer a pie-in-the-sky aspiration. In less than 32 months, SNU’s EdD in Administration and Leadership prepares you to become an expert leader in your organization and inspire meaningful change. Plus, you can choose to complete this program entirely online or in-person.
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Veteran Students

The Top 7 Degrees for Military Veterans

Veterans bring a wealth of experience, knowledge, and hard-won wisdom to their careers, lives, and any schools they enroll in. But many struggles with the transition back to civilian life, and they may find that employers don’t understand the value of their military service. The right degrees for military veterans focus on sharpening the skills you already have so you can gain a foothold in an increasingly competitive economy. This makes you a more marketable job candidate. The right degree may also offer a faster, easier path to completion because it draws on the knowledge you spent your time nurturing in the military. These degrees are perfect options for military veterans.
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Adult Education

How to Earn an Alternative Teaching Certification in Oklahoma

If you’re second-guessing your current career path, you’re not alone. More teachers than ever before are entering the field as a second career instead of right out of college. A 2020 study found that people who enter teaching as a second career may find it less challenging and have a greater commitment to the work. So don’t discount your dreams — you may bring fresh, vital energy to nearby schools, supporting the students who need you most.
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Online Degree Programs

Do What You Love with a Master’s in Sport Management & Administration

Looking to take your sports career to the next level? Or maybe you’re looking to ditch the desk job and pivot to something you actually love?
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Adult Education

10 Movies That Will Inspire You to Return to College

Planning a return to college as an adult? It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the dozens of decisions you must make, the time management challenges, and sometimes by the nagging suspicion that perhaps you’re not really cut out for this. One of the things you probably learned in school — a lesson that will be repeated during your return to college — is the power of fiction to help us better understand ourselves and the world around us. The right movies can help you relax with your family, remind everyone why you’re going back to school, and inspire you to keep pressing forward.
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Adult Education

6 Tips for a Successful Job Interview After College

on April 20, 2021 | By SNU Professional and Graduate Studies
Long days and late nights of studying pay off as you cross the stage on commencement day. With a diploma in hand, you’ll finally be able to reap the benefits of all of your hard work. Landing a job post-graduation can feel like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be, even if you’re pursuing one of these competitive fields.
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Adult Education

What Will Adult Education Look Like Post-Pandemic?

on April 13, 2021 | By SNU Professional and Graduate Studies
In the fall of 2018, before COVID-19 hit, 35% of college students were enrolled in at least one distance education course. About 18% were taking all of their classes online. Less than two years later, as the pandemic ripped through the globe and threatened lives and livelihoods, distance education had become the norm. Adult students could juggle work and school from home, often while helping their own kids manage virtual learning and seemingly endless Zoom meetings. What will higher learning look like for adult students as the pandemic begins to wind down and we regain a sense of normalcy? The wisest schools will heed the lessons of the pandemic, offering students greater flexibility to honor their many commitments.
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