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What Can You Do with an Organizational Leadership Degree?

on August 25, 2020 | By SNU Professional and Graduate Studies
Whether you’re hoping to make a career change, eager to climb the corporate ladder at your current organization, or simply interested in finishing your degree, an organizational leadership degree is an ideal option that opens versatile career doors. 
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Student Success Tips

The Greatest Obstacles to Graduation (And How to Overcome Them)

Returning to college as an adult learner turns the page to the next chapter of your life. Graduation can mean access to more and better jobs, higher earnings, and more financial security—particularly during recessions and other economic disasters. That doesn’t mean the path to completing your degree is always easy or free of twists and turns. Here are the greatest barriers to graduation and what you can do to surmount them. 
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Adult Education

How SNU-Tulsa Helps Students Get Degrees

on March 11, 2020 | By SNU Professional and Graduate Studies
Going back to school for your degree can be an amazing investment in your future and help you develop professionally. Many students in Northeast Oklahoma choose SNU-Tulsa as the location to earn their degree, and successfully graduate, even when other options haven't been successful in the past. Here are some ways that SNU-Tulsa helps students succeed on their path to graduation.
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Adult Education

What You Learn with an Organizational Leadership Degree

on March 10, 2020 | By SNU Professional and Graduate Studies
Adult students have a unique approach to education, as they see it as an investment in their future with a specific and measurable outcome. “I put in this much, and I hope to receive this much in return.” When considering an Organizational Leadership degree, you may be wondering how it will apply to future career opportunities and how it will help you grow as an individual. 
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Student Success Tips

Best Study Spots in Downtown Tulsa

on February 26, 2020 | By SNU Professional and Graduate Studies
Sometimes the best thing you can do for your productivity is to get out of your regular study spot, away from the noise, and find a great coffee shop, library, park, or other area to get some studying done without the distractions of day-to-day life. We've rounded up some of the best study spaces in downtown Tulsa for you to try out!
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Online Degree Programs

Does Virtual Reality Hold the Key to Online Degree Programs?

on February 18, 2020 | By SNU Professional and Graduate Studies
A generation ago, virtual reality offered little more than complex video games behind funny glasses. Today, virtual reality boasts wide potential to improve almost every aspect of human life. Adventurous spirits use virtual reality to travel to places they’ve never been, without the expense of real travel. People with dementia can relive their memories and improve cognition, while scientists use VR technology to better understand the lived experiences of neurodivergent children and adults. 
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Adult Education

Careers You Can Have with a Criminal Justice Degree

on February 6, 2020 | By SNU Professional and Graduate Studies
Earning a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice can prepare you for a variety of roles. While most people outside of the field may expect graduates to pursue careers as police officers, the options actually range widely and can pay more with less stress. Depending on their interests and propensity to undertake further education, students can qualify for any number of exciting career fields where they can help provide safety for those around them. These are some of the careers and salaries they may find.
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Adult Education

How a Bachelor’s Degree Boosts Earning Potential

on January 19, 2020 | By SNU Professional and Graduate Studies
With the financial pressure of raising a family and enjoying life’s comforts in today’s world, some people have to take on extra jobs or “side hustles” to earn more money. (Thirteen million, according to the 2013 US Census.) Instead of spending more time hustling, why not make the hours you spend at work worth more? Everyone has the same 24 hours in the day, and you want the eight (or more) you spend away from your family or hobbies to be as valuable as possible.  One way you can increase your earning potential is by earning a college degree. College graduates often see a boost in salary after graduation, due to a variety of factors.
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Adult Education

Careers You Can Have with a Family Studies and Gerontology Degree

on December 19, 2019 | By SNU Professional and Graduate Studies
When investing your time, energy, and resources to go back to school, choosing the right field of study is important. After all, you’ll be focusing a significant amount of focus on these course subjects and ultimately use your degree in job interviews as a symbol of how much you’ve learned and accomplished. 
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Adult Education

How to Use Prior Learning to Graduate with Your Bachelor’s Sooner

on December 12, 2019 | By SNU Professional and Graduate Studies
Returning to school as an adult can feel a bit like traveling back in time. Adult learners, however, often bring much different life trajectories and experiences to their education than do traditional college students. You may have worked a rewarding career, raised a family, served your country, and learned how to balance the many competing challenges of adulthood. The wisdom these experiences offer matters.  Prior learning—including both college education and real-world experiences—makes you smarter and more thoughtful. It sharpens your ability to correctly identify and solve a problem. It can also help you graduate faster, and for less money. 
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