Welcome to Goodwin University!

Goodwin University’s Respiratory Care program will prepare you for a rewarding career helping patients breathe a little easier! We combine traditional classroom learning with hands-on training, and you’ll have plenty of opportunities to acquire clinical experience by partnering with nearby hospitals and healthcare facilities.

Did you know? Goodwin University’s Welding program is now offered in Bridgeport, Connecticut! Now, you can become a welder and secure an in-demand career while taking classes closer to home. Our brand-new Steans Manufacturing Facility is designed to provide you with hands-on experience under the supervision of industry experts — so you can be confident that you’re prepared to enter the workforce after graduation.

Looking to jump into the healthcare field without spending years in school? Goodwin’s Medical Assisting certificate program is offered 100% online aside from on-campus clinical components, so you can complete the program and begin working in the field in as few as 12 months! This program also serves as a pathway for students to pursue an associate degree in Medical Assisting.

Now, more than ever, employers are looking for skilled registered nurses to care for our aging society. At Goodwin University, you can start on the pathway to becoming an RN in as few as 20 months part-time**, all while gaining hands-on clinical experience in our state-of-the-art Nursing SIM Lab. Classes are offered days and evenings with weekend clinical options — providing you with the flexibility you need to earn your degree!

** Additional time is required to complete prerequisite courses.

In as few as 8 months, you can earn your Welding certificate at Goodwin University and secure an in-demand career in manufacturing! You’ll work alongside experienced faculty in our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, where you’ll learn worksite safety, complete industry-standard welds, and more! This program is offered full-time with day and evening classes available.

Interested in helping individuals in your community live more independent, fulfilling lives? At Goodwin University, you can get on the fast track to a rewarding career as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in as few as 16 months full-time. Gain hands-on clinical training and learn how to provide adaptations for patients across the lifespan — all while studying under experienced Occupational Therapists in the field!

Want to secure an in-demand career in a growing field? Become a CNC Machinist at Goodwin University! Under the supervision of experienced manufacturing experts, you’ll complete hands-on technical training in our state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and set yourself up for an in-demand career after you graduate. Our CNC training programs also offer flexible class schedules to help you get on the fast track to an in-demand manufacturing career.

Funeral service professionals are truly the unsung heroes of our society — they are the compassionate individuals who support grieving families and ensure a person’s life is honored every step of the way. At Goodwin University, you can earn your associate degree in Funeral Service in as few as 24 months full-time! In addition to gaining experience in embalming and restorative art, our program will teach you the business management skills you need to effectively oversee funeral service processes for families in need.

You have what it takes to start changing lives — one smile at a time! At Goodwin University, you can start on the path to becoming a Dental Hygienist in as few as 24 months full-time. Our on-campus Dental Hygiene Clinic is designed to give you clinical experience similar to that of a real dental office — you’ll work under licensed faculty to assess patients, perform cleanings, and provide oral hygiene education to our most underserved communities. Plus, classes are offered days and evenings, giving you the flexibility you need to earn your degree.

Looking to get on the fast-track to a rewarding and in-demand career in healthcare? At Goodwin University, you can earn your Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) certificate in 16-28 months and lay the groundwork for a sought-after career providing efficient and compassionate care to your community.