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 process employee’s…
Read more...
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 Degree in…
Read more...
Goodwin’s “Kid Care” Child Care Program
EAST HARTFORD – At Goodwin College, students lead busy lives. Work and family on top of the commitment to come back to school can be difficult. That’s why the College launched its Kid Care program, to provide a fun, safe learning environment…
Read more...
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 seasoned law…
Read more...
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 very first…
Read more...
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 public health…
Read more...
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 many forms…
Read more...
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 passion for…
Read more...
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 it with…
Read more...
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 put this…
Read more...
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 may just…
Read more...
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, you will…
Read more...
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 members as…
Read more...
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 program, as…
Read more...
Pursue Your Master’s in Nursing (Online!)
Throughout the United States, the job outlook for registered nurses is projected to grow 15% by 2026. That is positive news not just for aspiring RNs, but also for nurses at all levels of the healthcare field. As the number of professional…
Read more...
Which Respiratory Therapist Skills are Employers Seeking?
If you are a compassionate, motivated person who is looking to help others, you may be considering your career options in the healthcare industry. Perhaps you want to dive in and jumpstart your career without several years of costly medical school, which…
Read more...
MSOL: An Executive Leadership Degree to Put On Your Radar
Digging through piles of job opportunities on Indeed, Monster, or Glassdoor? Sifting through countless titles and job descriptions, and trying to quantify the qualifications? Well, if you’re looking for the keyword “Executive,” there is definitely one thing that they all have in…
Read more...
A Look Inside the RN-to-BSN Curriculum
As the healthcare field advances, and as patient care evolves, more and more registered nurses are going back to school for their Bachelor’s in Nursing (BSN) degree. It’s no wonder why. Not only is a BSN degree valued by many employers today…
Read more...