Dean College Blog

While a general accounting degree can take between four and six years to achieve – and that’s just for a bachelor’s degree – a certificate in the subject can be earned in less than a year. This makes it a great option for an adult or other nontraditional student who wants to change careers, enhance their skills, or set off down a new path. The main question is, what can you do with an accounting certificate? What types of classes do you need to take to earn one and how can they translate into a new career? Read on to learn more.

Did you know that 100% of our bachelor’s degree students participate in an internship before graduation? This summer many of our students received real-world working experience through internships, despite the COVID-19 pandemic. They worked at companies like Asphalt Engineering, Voya Financial, Mass Mutual and the Newport Gulls to name a few. We asked Ciara Boyd ’22, who interned at the Milford Arts Council, to tell us more about her experience this summer. Read on to learn more.

Did you know that Boston is just a short train ride away from Dean? You can take a short walk from campus right to the Franklin/Dean College stop and hop on the MBTA. Having Boston at your fingertips is great, especially for a history buff. Read on for 8 sites to check out on a historical adventure in Boston.

COVID-19 has resulted in quite the non-traditional summer for sports fans. However, some of our very own Bulldogs have landed roles working as sports broadcasters with summer baseball leagues throughout the country. Read on to learn more.

Summer is a time of warm weather and relaxation. It is also the perfect time to advance your career! The Dean College Robbins Family Center for Advising and Career Planning has tips to help you stay focused and on track to achieving your goals this summer. Read on to learn more.

The current COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way our society functions. Are you interested in looking at a pandemic from a sociological point-of-view? This summer Dean College is offering Sociology of Pandemics, to help you understand how social behaviors change in reaction to biological events. Read on to learn more.

Have you dreamed about a career as a sports journalist? This summer Dean College is once again offering the popular course SMGT 190-ONLN Sports Writing for Multimedia. Read on to learn more.

Are you interested in learning more about the U.S. government’s response to our current pandemic? This summer, Dean College is offering HLS 390 – CJ and HLS Response to COVID-19, an online course designed to help you learn about the U.S. criminal justice system and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s response to COVID-19. Read on to learn more.

The School of Continuing Studies is now enrolling for Summer 2020. Earn credits while learning about interesting topics like, "Criminology: Theories of Crime." Read on to learn more about this interesting course!

The School of Continuing Studies is now enrolling for Summer 2020. Earn credits while learning about interesting topics like, "The Mathematics of Chance: The Odds of Winning". Read on to learn more about this exciting course!