Are you thinking about a career change? Ready to take your current job to the next level? Education can be just the catalyst to get you there.
Going back to school as an adult is a big decision.
Before making the investment of your time, effort and resources, it’s important to do your research — and soul search.
Whether you’re thinking of getting a master’s degree to propel your career forward in the hot fields of technology and information sciences, or you just want to spend an afternoon learning about hummingbirds, the Seattle area is rich with educational opportunities.
Advance Course offers a useful mix of motivation and information for adults who want to continue their education toward a certificate, master’s or doctoral degree.
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Never stop learning: Seattle-area noncredit classes that will grow your mind
University of Washington’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute and One Day University feature lectures and courses on a broad range of topics, from art history to current events.
Math’s creative power: Countless ways to approach a problem
Learning for the real world takes individual perseverance, group discussions and faculty mentorship.
Tomorrow's jobs demand higher academic degrees
Occupations requiring master’s degrees are expected to grow at a rate of 16.7 percent through 2026, versus 7.4 percent for all occupations.
Medical school run by Kaiser plans to waive student tuition, joining NYU
The school will start accepting applications in June and open in Pasadena, California, the summer of 2020.
Can bots help build a better world?
The need to think critically about the human problems entangled with the interactive media landscape is growing.
Digging into the options for advanced degrees in information science
University of Washington's iSchool graduates information-savvy specialists who don’t necessarily head straight to libraries to work.
For Boeing VP, an MBA proves a powerful tool
“It counterbalanced the technical side of how I’d grown up, focusing on chemistry, physics and calculus.” — Jenette Ramos, Senior VP, Boeing
Life is complicated: Distance learning helps
About 13 million adult students are pursuing advanced degrees online.
Academic advisers help keep college journey on track
Expert guidance goes beyond scheduling and can help students save time and money.
MBA applications are down as economy booms
International students are also staying home amid anti-immigration rhetoric and visa concerns.
Research and education can make a powerful impact
Student researcher races to save apple trees from raging disease.
3 barriers in the way of adults pursuing higher education — and how to overcome them
There are ways to get started and work toward the larger whole, one step at a time.
Get ahead in tech: Seattle-area degrees and certificates that prep students for hot job
Open the door to new opportunities with further tech training.
Disruption opens doors to real estate opportunities
A multidisciplinary education helps keep pace with the evolution of technologies and infrastructures around us.
Transitioning into a tech career
Working professionals with a variety of backgrounds are finding pathways to higher-paying careers in tech.