How to Advance Your Career In and Outside of the Military

Life after the military can be an adjustment for veterans. After many years in the service, you will enter a new force – the workforce, and, for some military veterans, this is unchartered territory. While military experience and the skills gained during your time in the service can give you an edge with some specialized…

TUW Announces Financial Assistance for Military Students in Light of Army and Marine Corps Suspending Tuition Assistance Programs

Hundreds of thousands of soldiers rely on this program and are severely impacted by sequestration cuts Los Angeles, CA – Earlier today, the Army and the Marine Corps announced they were suspending their Tuition Assistance programs because of budget cuts. The shutdown of these programs will begin at 5:00 p.m. EST today. Hundreds of thousands…

Industrial & Organizational Psychology Salary Ranges

As the world of business continues to shift in new directions, workplace norms and standards are also changing. New corporate structures and hierarchies are being tested, and a serious discussion on human behavior in the workplace is beginning. This has fueled the growth of industrial-organizational psychology, or the study of human workplace behavior. Because this…

6 Scholarships for Psychology Majors

Pursuing your degree in psychology can open up new doors for your career. But did you know that there are scholarships specifically geared toward psychology majors? Scholarships can help offset the cost of your education and make earning your degree more affordable. Here are six of the top scholarships for psychology majors. However, these are…

The Psychology Behind Decision-Making and How It Shapes Everyday Life

Every day, we all face a series of decisions. Some are routine, while others may be potentially life-changing. They range from something as trivial as choosing what to eat to weighing a career move. Whatever the case, making choices is central to the daily human experience. But what drives decisions? Behind every choice is a…

What Can I Do With a Master’s in Educational Psychology?

Educational psychologists study learning methods to understand how students of all ages absorb and retain information in a complex academic environment. Educational psychologists can work in implementing improved teaching methods, training teachers in these methods and also in student testing and data assessment. Educational psychologists require a master’s degree in psychology with a concentration on…

The Military CEO Quiz

American business has a long and rich history with our military leaders. Former members of the armed forces have held leadership roles in some of the country’s most prominent companies. Businesses large and small pride themselves on hiring veterans, for every position from executives to entry-level workers. This quiz will test your knowledge on which…

Touro University Worldwide Celebrates Military Spouse Appreciation Day

On Friday, May 10, 2013, individuals across the United States will be celebrating Military Spouse Appreciation Day and Touro University Worldwide is no exception. President Ronald Reagan began this official celebration of military spouses in 1984. Falling every year on the Friday before Mother’s Day, Americans acknowledge the sacrifice of those left behind and responsible…

Divorce vs. Conscious Uncoupling: Today’s Separation Trends

Actress Gwyneth Paltrow surprised the world this spring when she announced a “conscious uncoupling” between her and longtime husband, Coldplay singer Chris Martin, on her lifestyle website Goop. Is uncoupling a true alternative to divorce and the negative connotation surrounding it? For those interested in the field of marriage and family therapy, alternatives to divorce…