March 17, 2025 Sage Graduate Schools, School of Health Sciences
Nutritionist vs. Dietitian Career Paths — What’s the Difference?
When considering a career in nutrition and dietetics, it’s important to understand the key differences between registered dietitians and nutritionists. While both professions focus on promoting health through diet and nutrition, their education, certification requirements, and scope of practice differ. Whether you pursue a registered dietitian nutritionist career or a nutritionist career, both paths offer […]
March 3, 2025 Russell Sage College
How Long Does It Take to Obtain a Master’s Degree in School Counseling? 
How long does it take to become a school counselor? The short answer is that you can complete a Professional School Counseling master’s program in two years. If you’re asking about school counseling master’s program length, you probably want to become a school counselor. In that case, you probably have more questions about curriculum and […]
February 25, 2025 Russell Sage College
Mastering Your Future – The Benefits of Earning a Master’s in Education
Earning a master’s degree in education is an excellent choice for teachers who want to continue their teaching careers in the classroom or pursue leadership or administrative roles.   Introduction to a Master’s in Education  A master’s in education (sometimes abbreviated as M.S. Ed or MSEd for Master of Science programs, or MAT for Master of […]
February 4, 2025 Russell Sage College
Occupational Therapy vs. Physical Therapy: Understanding the Differences
Choosing a career path in occupational therapy or physical therapy means dedicating your professional life to helping people overcome mobility issues and pain and recover from illnesses and injuries. However, occupational therapists and physical therapists actually work with different populations and leverage different modalities, which means they require different educational pathways.   Clarifying the Key Differences […]
January 21, 2025 Counseling and Community Psychology, Russell Sage College
Becoming a Therapist Later in Life – A Guide to Starting a New Career in Counseling
Starting a new career can be daunting, especially later in life or after you make significant investments in another profession. Still, people start new careers all the time for many reasons. And a Harvard Business Review article cites a survey of people who attempted a career change after age 45 and found that 87% “were […]
January 13, 2025 Russell Sage College
What Education is Required to Become a Nurse Practitioner? 
According to the American Nurses Association, “A nurse practitioner (NP) is an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) with advanced clinical training who provides direct patient care.” NPs work alongside physicians in both primary care and specialized areas in hospitals or in private practice. In some cases, NPs are able to practice independently. Learning how to […]
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