If you are drawn to a career that helps people and makes a positive impact in the community, you have likely considered becoming a social worker. However, you may have hit a common roadblock: the lengthy education requirements. So, which … Continue reading Career Paths Similar to Social Work that Don’t Require a Master’s Degree
By: Jennifer Boylan, MAT, MA, LPC As an instructor in the Human Services program at Goodwin University, I always aim to help my students succeed — both in the classroom and in their future careers. Through my participation in the … Continue reading Creative Considerations for Human Services Education: A UDL Solutions Story
Why do people go to college? For some, it’s the expected next step after high school—the standard requisite for a successful career. For others, though, the path is not so linear. Many people go to college years later, after starting … Continue reading Why Do People Go to College?
Jayanna Rodriguez’s journey to graduation was anything but ordinary. Born in Connecticut, raised in New York, and then returning to Connecticut as a teenager, she experienced firsthand the subtle yet real cultural differences between the two states. Her path to … Continue reading Finding a Home at Goodwin: Jayanna Rodriguez
Across Connecticut, many nonprofits are on the cusp of a crisis. Federal funding cuts, flat or reduced state budgets, and mounting workforce challenges have created a cascade of concerns for community organizations. While many efforts to address these issues focus … Continue reading Goodwin University Empowers Local Nonprofit Leaders with Full-Tuition Scholarships
By: Rachel Maraoi, M.A.T. What happens when students stop turning in their work — not because they’re disinterested, but because the course wasn’t built with them in mind? That’s the question I found myself asking in my English 101 classroom. … Continue reading UDL Solutions in English 101: Breaking Down Learning Barriers Through Interaction and Choice
Think about a career that is both impactful and fulfilling. What comes to mind? It might be a counselor helping veterans navigate life after war. A social worker supporting children in the foster care system. A community advocate, bringing resources … Continue reading Human Services vs. Social Work: What’s the Difference and What Can You Do?
The Enneagram of Personality, or just Enneagram for short, is a model of the human psyche which consists of nine interconnected personality types. While the exact origins are not quite known, many researchers have traced the inception of the Enneagram … Continue reading Explaining the Enneagram
Human Services is a career that’s centered around doing good in the community. It involves helping people in need and working to improve the lives of individuals, families, and populations. It’s not just a good field—it’s an incredibly rewarding one. … Continue reading Is Human Services a Good Degree Path?
Addiction counselors rely on empathy, resilience, and dedication to drive real change. This critical role demands focused training, education, and a heartfelt commitment to supporting others. While a challenging job, to be sure, it’s also a secure one as addiction … Continue reading What Does It Take to Be an Addiction Counselor?
More than ever, the time is now to explore a Health and Human Services degree. Over the next decade, the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that health and social assistance careers will experience the fastest growth of all employment sectors. … Continue reading What is a Health and Human Services Degree Program?
Classroom management is the foundation of effective teaching and an essential skill for every educator. Yet, over 40% of teachers report feeling unprepared to handle behavioral challenges in the classroom — an especially troubling statistic considering that 70% of teachers … Continue reading Classroom Management 101 — 5 Essential Strategies for Success
An overwhelming number of Americans—94 percent in 2024—believe that pursuing a college degree is extremely valuable in securing a good career. A college degree can lead to higher earnings, more job prospects, and career development opportunities long-term. However, it’s not … Continue reading What is a General Studies Degree and Is It Right for You?
Education has taken great strides over the years. In addition to the increase in online learning opportunities, we’ve seen educators and career development specialists work hard to make education more inclusive, accessible, and flexible for people with diverse learning styles. … Continue reading Where Do Instructional Designers Work?
Amidst an ongoing mental health crisis and a rapidly evolving educational landscape, integrating social and emotional learning (SEL) into the classroom has become more critical than ever. Social and emotional learning is the process of students acquiring and applying the … Continue reading Enhance Your Instruction with SEL: Benefits and Best Practices for Diverse School Communities
In our rapidly evolving world, the U.S. education system confronts unprecedented challenges. Across the country, teachers and students alike face obstacles calling for innovative solutions and contemporary approaches. Amidst growing concerns, the question remains: What changes should be made to … Continue reading How to Improve the Education System and Facilitate Change as a Teacher Leader
Since the pandemic, the vast expansion of digital learning has raised the demand for skilled instructional designers in many sectors, including K–12, higher education, and corporate training. Nowadays, the average annual pay for an Instructional Designer in the United States … Continue reading Is Instructional Design a Good Career Path?
An underrated profession, violence intervention professionals help trauma victims navigate the complexities of the justice system. Also known as victim advocates, these professionals contribute to the community by assisting and promoting the well-being of individuals affected by violent crime. They … Continue reading How to Become a Victim Advocate
