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Distributing Capital: Using an Exisiting, Well Informed Network
One of the premises of the way the Global Fund for Women thought about distributing capital to social entrepreneurs was that there already existed a network of people who knew where critical things were happening on the ground, says Ramdas.
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Online Ph.D. in Substance Abuse Psychology
Psychology of substance abuse is a complex interdisciplinary field. Treatment of chemical addictions and coexisting disorders draws on knowledge from medicine, sociology, policy, and law. Psychologists trained in substance abuse collaborate with other professionals — social workers and physicians, as well as fellow psychologists — to create care plans for their patients. Students who enroll […]
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Online Bachelor’s in Human Services
Human services is a broad field, addressing the ills of society via channels such as social work, community relations, advocacy, human resources, and educational institutions. It is also a rapidly growing field; the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects an 11% increase in jobs by 2024. A bachelor’s degree in human services provides its graduates […]
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Online Bachelor’s in Adult Development
The study of adult development concerns the stages of aging that occur from between late adolescence to old age. Aging is a complex process that affects not only an adult’s physiology and mental abilities, but also their relationships, career and emotional health. Students in this field receive fundamental training on cognitive, physical and emotional decline […]
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Aging and Disability: Transitions into Residential Care
This unit considers working with people in group care and residential settings. Social workers play a critical role in supporting service users in moves to and from residential care, and they should be capable of assessing needs and the quality of care provision.
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Online Associate in Human Services
Human services personnel serve the public via social service agencies designed to meet the needs of a specific population. The systems that are in place to improve lives in society require employees who are trained in the psychology, policy, and administration of these systems. An associate degree in human services offers ground-level training for human […]
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Online Associate in Elementary Education (K-5)
An associate in arts in elementary education will prepare students to work as teaching assistants. In addition, they may be eligible to fill entry-level administrative positions. A two-year degree such as this is likely to include courses in classroom management, learning psychology, human growth and development, child health and safety and curriculum planning. In addition, […]
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Online Ph.D. in Engineering Management
There are more than a dozen distinct engineering occupations, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Engineering management requires leadership of an engineering team’s scientific expertise so that it can be skillfully applied to the needs of the project or business, while taking into consideration any relevant economic, social, and political issues. Those who […]
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Online Ph.D. in Human Services
In the rapidly evolving field of human services, there is demonstrated need for advocacy and policy development. An online Ph.D. in human services is structured for working professionals who maintain a clinical practice. Ph.D. candidates in this field have backgrounds in social services, public administration, health care, and public safety, among others. Collaboration with these […]
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Online Master’s in Geotechnical Engineering
Geotechnical engineering is one of many sub-disciplines of civil engineering, which also includes environmental, transportation, structural, forensic, and urban engineering. All of these sub-disciplines share some characteristics: the work of civil engineers is typically limited to public works projects like the planning, construction, and maintenance of roads, bridges, airports, and sewage treatment systems. Additionally, their […]
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