Zika virus. Ebola. SARS. Smoking and tobacco use. Air pollution. Water pollution. We don’t like to think about the spread or impact of these public health threats, but they happen. And they affect populations, communities, and families all over the … Continue reading Epidemiology vs. Public Health: What’s the Difference?
Over the past decade, our population was introduced to a whole new level of disease outbreaks: the Zika Virus, the Ebola outbreak, the spread of SARs. Not to mention, chronic disorders like diabetes and obesity are becoming more frequent, and … Continue reading Finding the Right Epidemiology Program in Connecticut
Are you thinking about starting a career in public health? Then you’re ready to make a difference in the world around you; a world that is more globally connected than ever. But which public health degree program is right for … Continue reading Choosing a Public Health Degree Program
Are you looking for a secure job in an in-demand field? Do you have an interest in medicine and a strong passion for helping others? If so, healthcare may be the right career path for you. Within the industry, there … Continue reading 9 Types of Healthcare Degrees You May Want to Consider
Do you want to build a safer and healthier world? Are you interested in protecting the greater good? Do you enjoy helping others? If so, a future in public health may be the right career move for you. If you … Continue reading The Perks of Earning Your Public Health Bachelor’s Degree
Around the world, public health professionals work to ensure the safety and health of the greater good. They are giving communities clean water to drink, promoting the benefits of nutrition, fighting against air pollution, facilitating access to healthcare services, developing … Continue reading Why Study Public Health?
Healthcare is by far one of the top thriving fields today. So much, in fact, that experts predict healthcare will quickly become the largest employment sector of the United States economy. Within a decade, over 2.3 million jobs will become … Continue reading 7 Reasons to Pursue a Healthcare Education Today
Today’s world is more globally connected than ever. And with the rapid spread of travel and information, comes the potential for public health risks. No one likes to think about public health emergencies like SARS and the Zika virus, but … Continue reading What Will You Learn from Public Health Education?
Beginning with the 2016 fall semester, Goodwin College adds a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Health to its other career-focused, educational offerings. With today’s lightning-fast advancements in travel and technology, the most remote corners of the globe can seem … Continue reading New Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health Offers Greater Access to Career Paths
Healthcare is one of the largest industries in the United States. Currently, there are over 5,000 registered hospitals nationwide. There are near 18 million workers in the medical field. Not only this, but healthcare is by far the fastest growing … Continue reading Top 5 Medical Careers That Don’t Require a Master’s Degree
The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that the number of healthcare positions in the United States will grow 19 percent by the year 2024. The healthcare and social assistance services sectors, they say, are projected to experience more growth than … Continue reading Flash Forward: What Can You Do with a Public Health Degree?
