Arts & Humanities

What is the versatility of an online degree in the area of liberal arts today? If you’re a student who is currently struggling with this question don’t fret, the answer is vast and impressive. There is a lot to be said about the skills obtained from these programs, and they directly impact your transferable skills into the career marketplace. In this podcast Dr. Linda Moynihan, VP & Dean of the School of Arts and Humanities at American Public University, talks about the rigor of these types of online programs and how versatile these degrees are in the workforce.

Do you know what the number one stressor in family life is today? Finances. In this podcast Dr. Nancy Heath, Program Director of Child and Family Development at American Public University, talks about the major stressors in families today. She also details why Baby Boomers are referred to as the “Sandwich Generation” and how families are coping and finding ways to ease stress.

Not everyone loves math, but the facts are that math is part of our everyday lives. While in school you’ll need to take a few math courses, some more than others. With that thought in mind, why not change your perception of it to get through it? Here is a great podcast with Bill Owen, Program Director for Mathematics at American Public University. He shares some secrets to succeeding in your math classes. You may come out enjoying your math problems after listening.

Young children are very impressionable. Video games are popular with many age groups, but the ones that aren’t reported on as often is the K-3 age set. Dr. Tammy Lynn Woody, Director for the School of Education at American Public University, has done extensive research in this area and has some very surprising findings. This podcast focuses on the patterns and trends in behavior as a result of exposure to violent video games.

As an English major it may seem like you have a predetermined path even before you send your resume out into the world. Most may think of the English degree path on par with that of teaching. While that notion is limiting, your career trajectory as an English major is not. This degree can lead to so many different paths throughout multiple industries. This degree gives you the sound skills to interpret for engineers, technologists, physicians, politicians, and so much more. In this podcast we interviewed three experts from various fields, all with one thing in common…an undergraduate degree in English. If you’re looking for encouragement as you move through your bachelor’s this podcast gives you a greater perspective of the possibilities and scope of the analytical skills, and refined writing skills you’ll graduate from your program with and how you can apply that to your career.

Are all paths leading to law school the same? It depends on who you talk to. The typical law student may study political science or public administration, but what about English or literature majors? Law school admissions staff look at more than just your grades and your undergraduate major, they also look at volunteer work and internships. So even if you start off with Hemingway, going into law isn’t that far of a stretch. Just ask Professor Dr. Anne Kennedy. With a background in cultural studies, and literature you may never have guessed that she also has her LLB (Bachelor’s in Law), and further academic experience with media law. In her podcast she goes into detail about her nontraditional path, and shares critical information that any law student should be privy to.