Courtney is a staff writer for OnlineCareerTips.com and after receiving her Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Journalism with a concentration in Public Relations from Suffolk University in Boston, MA Courtney Sprague went on to obtain her Master of Science in Applied Educational Psychology with a concentration in College Student Development and Counseling from Northeastern University.Courtney’s passion for career development developed in her first semester of graduate school while taking a Career and Vocational Counseling class. Before settling in at American Public University System (APUS) as a Career Coach, Courtney enjoyed working with various university career centers. As a Certified Federal Career Counselor and Certified Federal Job Search Trainer, Courtney is able to assist students with all facets of the federal application process. Courtney thoroughly enjoys working with students and alumni from various educational and professional backgrounds and supporting them with major life transitions and their career goals.