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Job Outlook for Elementary School Teachers

Many incoming college students are drawn to elementary education because they want meaningful, people-centered work. At the same time, concerns of salary and job outlook often cause hesitation. While there are challenges in the field, there are also benefits and opportunities.

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What Can I Do with an Associate's Degree in Plant Science and Technology?

College doesn’t always have to mean four years in the classroom. With an associate degree in plant science and technology, you could get to work right away, nurturing crops, managing greenhouses, and helping farmers keep their plants healthy. This degree prepares you for practical, hands-on work in the agricultural sector, but you still have career options.

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Horticulture vs Other Plant Disciplines

If you enjoy working with plants, you may find yourself drawn to several different degree paths; Horticulture, agriculture, agronomy, and botany are each disciplines about plants and their health and cultivation. Although they all work with plants, they each have a different approach and focus. They serve unique purposes and prepare students for different kinds of careers.

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What is the Thomas E. Ricks Horticultural Gardens?

“There’s going to be somebody who loves plants, who loves being outside, and who loves working hard, and that’s really what the horticulture industry is all about.”

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Everything You Should Know About the CPA

You're considering taking the CPA exam. Maybe you're thinking about getting an accounting degree, or maybe you've already declared you're major but aren't sure about your next steps.

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Money, Markets, or Math? A Guide to Picking an Economics Major

Do you want to use data to help people make smart money choices? If so, BYU-Idaho has four degrees that will help you reach your goals.

Beyond the Degree

How to Become a Certified Teacher After Your Bachelor’s Degree

Teaching programs give you the opportunity to practice key teaching skills, preparing you to enter the field as a capable educator. While your degree is the first major step towards becoming a full-time teacher, it is not the last. These are the steps you should take after graduating to become a certified teacher.

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Job Outlook and Demand for Special Education Teachers in the United States

Special education teachers are a necessary part of the educational system. As children with disabilities get diagnosed at younger ages, having teachers who are experienced in working with a wide range of disabilities is even more important than before. This article will cover the factors that make up the job outlook for special education teachers, and what that means for new graduates entering the field.

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Traditional and Non-traditional Jobs You Can Get with a Special Education Degree

A degree in special education prepares students for a variety of careers in education, some more standard than others. Because of this, there may be some career options within the major that are in a niche you would like to fill. In this article, we will cover both traditional and non-traditional roles you could pursue with your degree, as well as which one would be the best fit for you and your goals.

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Common Business Mistakes in the Fashion Industry & How to Avoid Them

As an Apparel Entrepreneurship major, your focus will be in both the production of apparel and the business of it in the fashion industry. However, moving from a successful classroom project to promoting your brand can be a challenge. To help you bridge the gap between student designer and business owner, here are four areas where your strategies need to be as precise as your topstitching!