Now is a great time to pursue a career in accounting. As the business world becomes more diverse and global than ever, accounting firms are looking for qualified candidates to help them keep pace with both demand and competition. Traditional approaches to accounting are merging with new methods like principles-based accounting and International Financial Reporting
Raising the minimum wage is a salient topic for the government at both the state and federal levels. Opponents worry that it will damage the economy, hurt small businesses and make goods too expensive, stifling economic growth. Yet over the past several years, many American states and cities have implemented legislation increasing the minimum wage;
This post is a continuation of “Applied Behavior Analysis: The Scientific Approach to Autism Therapy”. You can read the first part here. Over the past 40 years, a large body of literature has documented the “successful use of ABA-based procedures to reduce problem behavior and increase appropriate skills.” In fact, more than a thousand studies
April is National Autism Awareness Month, a time when raising awareness and promoting autism research receives countrywide recognition. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in 68 children is identified with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). ASDs reportedly occur in all racial, ethnic and socioeconomic groups, though they are almost five
If you are interested in a career that will help people experience a higher quality of health care, you may think your only options are related to direct patient care. However, there are other rewarding avenues in the health field. Earning your master’s degree in Health Services Administration can lead to a career that balances
For many people, a significant benefit to being a health services administrator is the chance to help others. But as with any job, salary also plays an important role in career satisfaction. Many factors, including education level, experience and location, can impact your earning potential. As you consider your next career move, it’s important to
Forbes magazine projects the employment of master’s degree holders in health services administration to grow 22 percent by 2022, and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that careers in health services management will grow 23 percent by 2022. Clearly, health services is a dynamic field with plenty of growth opportunity. Earning your M.S. in
Although diagnoses of autism have risen dramatically over the past few decades, evidence-based approaches to treating the behaviors associated with the disease are few and far between. Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is one of the only therapeutic approaches that has been proven to work, helping those with autism engage more successfully with the world. For
If you are motivated to help people, a career in applied behavior analysis may be a good choice. You’ll be able to help those on the autism spectrum. For many people considering a career in behavioral science, they aren’t sure where to start. But there are more job opportunities in applied behavior analysis and autism
The field of health services administration continues to grow. Since the Affordable Care Act was signed into law in 2010, the health care industry has seen an explosion in job growth. Nearly 1 million jobs have been created since March 2010, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, with projected growth in health services administration