If you grew up pretending to “catch the bad guys” and you long for a career that involves giving back to your community, you may be considering a career in public safety. This exciting field requires physical stamina, mental strength, … Continue reading How to Become a Public Safety Officer
If you have an interest in criminal justice, you may be dreaming of an exciting career in a courthouse. Who could blame you? For the past several decades, pop culture has had a fascination with courtroom drama. Comedies centered around … Continue reading 5 Types of Courthouse Jobs You Can Pursue with an Associate Degree
“Children’s play is not just kids’ stuff. Children’s play is rather the stuff of most future inventions.” – Fred Rogers For decades, Fred Rogers (“Mr. Rogers”) shared many important and meaningful lessons with children through his educational television series. He … Continue reading School for Thought: Why Become an Early Childhood Teacher Today?
Emergencies can happen at any time. When disaster or tragedy strikes, there needs to be brave individuals who run towards the danger, to protect those who are running from it. Police officers. First responders. FBI agents. Security guards. Emergency management … Continue reading Why Pursue a Public Safety and Security Degree?
When there’s danger, most people run in the opposite direction. Some, however, run to help. Those brave individuals who protect and serve on a daily basis are known as law enforcement or police officers. As citizens, we know to honor … Continue reading 10 Types of Police Officers You Can Become Today
Early childhood is one of the most dynamic periods for learning and development. It is also one of the most fun and engaging stages of life, in which children are absorbing information like sponges, and almost always eager to learn … Continue reading How to Earn Your ECE or Preschool Teacher Certification in Connecticut
You have an interest in helping others. You care about your community and want the people within it to feel secure. A public safety career may be for you. Working in the public safety field is no easy street. If … Continue reading Public Safety Salary Information in Connecticut and Nationwide
The field of law enforcement is evolving. Today, law enforcement professionals are facing challenges like never before, in areas ranging from cybercrime and corrections, to border protection and school safety. As the field advances, so do the needs of departments … Continue reading 3 Law Enforcement Majors to Consider
As we’ve all seen in headlines over the years, disaster and tragedy can strike at any time. Forget the Marvel characters. Our country needs real-life superheroes to protect us in the face of danger. If you desire a career that … Continue reading What is Public Safety and Where Do You Fit in?
I recently had the privilege to interview Dr. Sherri Bernier, affectionately known to her students as “Dr. B.” Dr. B has been at Goodwin since 2012 and has taught many classes, many of which I have taken with her. I … Continue reading Q&A with Dr. Sherri Bernier – A Goodwin College Educator
Merilee DeJohn, a second grade teacher at Highcrest Elementary School in Wethersfield, Connecticut, was inspired to pursue her passion for education through volunteerism. “I began volunteering in my children’s school when they were young. This segued into a job … Continue reading From Volunteer to Second Grade Teacher
So you want to pursue a career in the criminal justice field. Good for you! It takes a dedicated, and certainly brave, kind of person to choose such a bold line of work. While the criminal justice industry is a … Continue reading 5 Jobs in the Criminal Justice Field that You Can Land in Two Years or Less
If you are a caring, compassionate person who wants to help and serve others, you may be considering a career in the human services field. Human services professionals work to improve the lives of people – in a variety of … Continue reading School for Thought: Why Study Human Services?
Many students, by the time they graduate high school, do not know where they want to take their career. There are also many adults today who went to school, entered the workforce, but now are seeking a career change. If … Continue reading 3 Reasons to Pursue a General Studies Major
“Early Education is the key to the betterment of society.” – Maria Montessori Early childhood is such an important time for learning. This phase – which spans the first 8 years of life – is the most rapid period of … Continue reading How to Become an ECE Teacher in Connecticut
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) – and all its employees – play a vital role in keeping the country safe. This federal agency is responsible for securing the nation’s borders and safeguarding its people from outside threats. If … Continue reading Homeland Security Requirements: What’s Needed for the Job?
So you’re looking to pursue a public safety degree. Perhaps you’re already working in the field, and seeking to advance your career. Or maybe you are working in a completely different field, but wish to switch career paths, serve your … Continue reading Public Safety Degree Program FAQ
There is a growing need for criminal investigators in the United States. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of detectives and criminal investigators will grow about 5 percent (or, 5,000 job openings) by the year 2026. Private investigator … Continue reading The Criminal Investigator Degree Path
