Homeland Security vs. Criminal Justice: Which Field is Calling You?
Across the United States, populations are in need of criminal justice and homeland security professionals: Protectors to keep people out of harm’s way. Responders who are quick to react and know how to effectively handle emergencies. Leaders who are able … Continue reading Homeland Security vs. Criminal Justice: Which Field is Calling You?
What is a Second Degree BSN?
Sometimes, life doesn’t always go as planned. Right now, you may have a four-year college degree in an awesome (but perhaps, somewhat uninteresting) field of study. And from that, you may even have a solid career underway. But something inside … Continue reading What is a Second Degree BSN?
The Pros and Cons of Reggio Emilia: Is it Right for Your Child?
In the modern world of elementary education, there are many options available to parents and their children. One of the schools growing in popularity and preference, is based on the Reggio Emilia approach. If you are interested in a Reggio … Continue reading The Pros and Cons of Reggio Emilia: Is it Right for Your Child?
8 Reasons to Pursue a Funeral Service Degree
There are all kinds of jobs out there, but few can offer the rewarding work that comes to a funeral service director. Funeral service is a field that is certainly out of the ordinary, but much more fulfilling than you … Continue reading 8 Reasons to Pursue a Funeral Service Degree
Is an Accounting Degree Worth it? 3 Considerations
You have a knack for number-crunching and analytics. Attention-to-detail and organization are some of your greatest assets. Maybe your personal finances even show it. You are a natural fit for the accounting field, and you’re ready to dive right in. … Continue reading Is an Accounting Degree Worth it? 3 Considerations
5 Types of High Schools to Consider for Your Teen
Setting your child up for success is one of the greatest gifts you can provide them as a parent. Most parents have done this at every stage of their children’s lives, in some capacity. Choosing the right high school for … Continue reading 5 Types of High Schools to Consider for Your Teen
What Does Advocacy in Nursing Mean Today?
What does “advocate” mean? According to Merriam-Webster, an advocate is someone who: Pleads the cause of another, Defends or maintains a cause or proposal, or Supports or promotes the interests or cause of group. Supporting and defending are front-and-center in … Continue reading What Does Advocacy in Nursing Mean Today?
Criminal Justice Degree Requirements, Uncovered
If you’re looking to jumpstart a life of protecting and serving your community, a career in criminal justice may be the perfect path for you. Perhaps you see yourself as a police officer, enforcing laws to keep others out of … Continue reading Criminal Justice Degree Requirements, Uncovered
The Respiratory Therapist Job Outlook in Connecticut
Currently, more than 25 million people in the United States have asthma, six million being children. Nearly 15 million adults have been diagnosed with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), but even more are living with it. Over three million adults suffer … Continue reading The Respiratory Therapist Job Outlook in Connecticut
Hey, 60 Minutes… It’s Our Turn!
Hey, 60 Minutes…It’s Our Turn! Universal Design gets primetime focus by Paula Dowd, Department Chair, Health and Natural Sciences On Sunday evenings, I like to wind down before the start of the workweek by watching 60 Minutes. I enjoy the … Continue reading Hey, 60 Minutes… It’s Our Turn!
How to Become a Certified Bookkeeper in Connecticut
Bookkeeping is one of the most important roles in any successful business. Bookkeepers keep track of financial records for companies and organizations. To ensure a company has up-to-date and accurate financial statements, a self-sufficient bookkeeper must understand how to use … Continue reading How to Become a Certified Bookkeeper in Connecticut
What is Early Childhood Education, and is it the Right Career for You?
During a child’s first few years of life, more than one million new, neural connections are formed within the brain every second. These neural connections, according to Harvard researchers, are exactly what build the brain’s architecture and foundation for all … Continue reading What is Early Childhood Education, and is it the Right Career for You?
The Hope, the Joy, the Happiness: Student Marthe Kingsley Captures the Spirit of Citizenship in Poetry
On December 12, 2018, Goodwin College was proud to host a naturalization ceremony at which individuals from 22 counties were welcomed as new American citizens. One of the highlights of the event was “America,” a poem written and performed by … Continue reading The Hope, the Joy, the Happiness: Student Marthe Kingsley Captures the Spirit of Citizenship in Poetry
3 Types of Schools Like Montessori
As parents, we want to set our children up for success by giving them the tools they need to succeed, and this starts as early as infancy. Parents provide their children with the support and resources needed as they learn … Continue reading 3 Types of Schools Like Montessori
Public Magnet Schools: What They Are & What They Offer Students
With the cost of a private education, private school may not be a viable option for most families and their children. But for those parents who have always planned to have their children attend public school, did you know there … Continue reading Public Magnet Schools: What They Are & What They Offer Students
How to Become a Business Executive & Climb to the Top of an Organization
What would it feel like to become a successful business executive? Do you think that you have what it takes? If you’re already picturing yourself in the hot seat as a Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Chief Operating Officer (COO), or … Continue reading How to Become a Business Executive & Climb to the Top of an Organization
What Goes into the Top Graduate Nursing Programs?
Are you considering advancing your nursing career, but don’t know which graduate nursing programs to consider? Before pursuing an advanced degree, it’s important to do your research to make sure the program satisfies everything you are looking for in a … Continue reading What Goes into the Top Graduate Nursing Programs?
CNC Machinist Certification: Is It Necessary in Connecticut?
CNC machinists play an important role in our ever-evolving world of manufacturing. They are highly-skilled workers who know how to read blueprints, work computer-aided machinery, and produce highly valued products using their skills. They have the ability to take a … Continue reading CNC Machinist Certification: Is It Necessary in Connecticut?