Archive for 'Social Sciences'

How to Choose an Online Criminal Justice Program | 11.06.09

Are you interested in a career in the criminal justice field? Whether you want to be a police officer, a detective, a probation officer or any other professional within the criminal justice field, you want to be certain to select the right school. Luckily, there are plenty of schools available that provide online criminal justice [...]

The Pros and Cons of Becoming a Social Sciences Teacher | 10.14.09

Do you enjoy learning about other cultures? Perhaps you love to travel or you have a weakness for history. If any of these characteristics sounds like you, you might be considering becoming a social sciences teacher. As a social sciences teachers, you may teach a wide array of classes, including geography, history, sociology, economics and [...]

Exam Fear May be Contagious for Students | 09.15.09

Are you nervous or anxious about an upcoming exam? Well, not to worry because you are not alone as your classmates can smell your fear and empathize. The smell of fear really does exist. According to a new psychological study published in the online science journal PLoS ONE “Induction of Empathy by the [...]

Finding a Job After Graduating from Law School | 09.09.09

It isn’t much of a secret that lawyers have been struggling quite a bit with holding onto their jobs during these difficult economic times. This does not mean, however, that finding a job after completing law school is impossible. Rather, by keeping a few things in mind, you will have a pretty good chance of [...]

Careers with Growing Job Opportunities | 08.05.09

In light of the economic downturn our unemployment rate has reached 9.5 percent, the highest it has been in almost 30 years. It has become more difficult, but not impossible, to secure a stable job. The Bureau of Labor Statistics has produced an Occupational Outlook Handbook which highlights the ten best career paths worth pursuing. [...]

Crime Pays! Start a Career in the Criminal Justice Field | 07.18.09

Have you long had an interest in law enforcement? If so, you are not alone! In fact, more people then ever are currently applying to join this elite group of people – and for good reason! Although people working in the law enforcement industry aren’t always appreciated for what they are worth, they do enjoy [...]

Careers in Counseling | 07.07.09

Why should you pay another person to listen to you talk about your problems? That’s what friends are for, right? Sure, you don’t need any special education or certification to hang a “professional advice-giver” sign on your door, but you DO need to meet certain requirements to call yourself a psychologist or social worker.

Believe [...]

Bloomberg Hesitates to Genuflect at Demands for More Religious Holidays | 07.02.09

Labor and immigrant groups are applying pressure to Michael Bloomberg, Mayor of New York City, trying to convince him to put two Muslim holy days on the New York school system’s holiday calendar. These groups have already compelled the City Council to vote for the holiday resolution, although its vote is not binding. [...]

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