

7 Business Administration Courses You Don’t Want to Miss
There’s no denying the simple fact that a career in business can help you reach your goals. Whether you dream of starting your own small business, or want to climb the corporate ladder, you will certainly benefit from taking the … Continue reading 7 Business Administration Courses You Don’t Want to Miss

Funeral Service Education Requirements in Connecticut
Planning a funeral involves a lot of detail – organizing transportation, filing legal documents, selecting religious officials and rituals, the list goes on. All the while, families arranging these end-of-life services are filled with grief and emotion. They need someone … Continue reading Funeral Service Education Requirements in Connecticut

Advancing an ADN to BSN Degree
Nurses are, without a doubt, the heart of our healthcare system. As Diplomat Dag Hammarskjold once said, “Constant attention by a good nurse may be just as important as a major operation by a surgeon.” Whether you are a nurse … Continue reading Advancing an ADN to BSN Degree

Connecticut River Academy Celebrates Diversity of Thought at Graduation Ceremony
Before a cheering audience of friends and family, the Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin College Class of 2019 celebrated their diversity, their struggles, and their overwhelming success at the seventh annual commencement exercises on Thursday, June 13. “We all have … Continue reading Connecticut River Academy Celebrates Diversity of Thought at Graduation Ceremony

5 Advantages of Pursuing an MS in Leadership Online
Our busy lifestyles today play by different rules than even five, or ten, years ago. Multitasking is no longer just a skill; it’s an expectation! Family members, employers, friends, colleagues – regardless the relationship, the standard is the same. From … Continue reading 5 Advantages of Pursuing an MS in Leadership Online

3 Types of Professional Payroll Certification (and How to Get Certified)
Just like its employees, payroll is a critical element to any business or organization. Simply put, employees need to get paid – and someone needs to make that happen. That’s where a payroll specialist comes in. Payroll specialists prepare and … Continue reading 3 Types of Professional Payroll Certification (and How to Get Certified)

What is an MSN Degree?
As with any profession, the proper education is key to either getting your foot in the door somewhere, or advancing within a specific industry. For a nurse, the most common educational degree programs that one can pursue are an Associate … Continue reading What is an MSN Degree?

Flash Forward: What Can You Do with a Law Enforcement Degree?
If you are looking for an exciting career that involves serving and protecting the public, you may be interested in a career in criminal justice. Perhaps you are new to the field and exploring your options. Or, you are a … Continue reading Flash Forward: What Can You Do with a Law Enforcement Degree?

Danny Glover Encourages Graduates to Preserve Humanity, Build a Spirit of Generosity
The graduates of the Goodwin College Class of 2019 celebrated amidst cheers, screams, and words of fierce encouragement during Saturday’s commencement ceremony. This year’s ceremony was the first presided over by newly appointed provost Dr. Danielle Wilken and included the … Continue reading Danny Glover Encourages Graduates to Preserve Humanity, Build a Spirit of Generosity

What Do Public Health Professionals Do, Exactly?
Public health professionals have one of the most important jobs out there: they work to keep people and communities safe, healthy, and away from suffering. If you have a passion for helping people, and desire a true change-making career, the … Continue reading What Do Public Health Professionals Do, Exactly?

Four Advanced Leadership Courses at the Master’s Level
At its core, being a leader can seem quite simple. In fact, in basic dictionary terms, a leader is a guide who has commanding authority or influence. But in today’s diverse and complex world, we know that leadership takes on … Continue reading Four Advanced Leadership Courses at the Master’s Level

School for Thought: Why Study Early Childhood Education?
Early childhood education is one of the most important and impactful careers you can pursue. And if you ask any early childhood educator, they’ll likely tell you how much they love what they do. Right now, you might have a … Continue reading School for Thought: Why Study Early Childhood Education?

The Accounting Assistant Job Description: Is it a Fit?
If you are an organized, detail-oriented person who has excelled in math and enjoys a good “number crunching,” you may be interested in a career within the field of accounting. Of course, when most people hear “accounting,” they often associate … Continue reading The Accounting Assistant Job Description: Is it a Fit?

What to Expect from a Business Entrepreneurship Degree
Many aspiring entrepreneurs will ask the question, “What’s the value in a college degree? Do I need one to succeed?” While this choice ultimately depends on the individual, there is significant value in pursuing a business or entrepreneurship-focused degree. Let’s … Continue reading What to Expect from a Business Entrepreneurship Degree

RN-to-BSN Requirements Overview
Are you a registered nurse looking to advance your career? Perhaps you are looking for a Bachelor’s in Nursing program that can, somehow, fit into your already busy schedule (which might involve 12-hour shifts at the hospital). An RN-to-BSN program … Continue reading RN-to-BSN Requirements Overview

Discovering The Different Criminal Justice Degrees
If you are interested in helping others, and have always wanted to protect and serve the community in some way or another, you may be meant for a role in the criminal justice field. But before you earn your badge, … Continue reading Discovering The Different Criminal Justice Degrees

Yellow Ribbon Schools: Benefits for Veterans
As a veteran, you deserve access to a quality, college education. At Goodwin College, our goal is to give that to you. Goodwin College – located in the Greater Hartford area of Connecticut – works to support veterans and service … Continue reading Yellow Ribbon Schools: Benefits for Veterans

How to Become a Childcare Director in Connecticut
Childcare center directors, much like their name implies, are the head of a preschool, daycare, or other early childhood education setting. Not only do they interact with young children on a daily basis, they also coordinate and design the care … Continue reading How to Become a Childcare Director in Connecticut