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Sacred Heart University

Sacred Heart University
5151 Park Avenue, https://www.sacredheart.edu/
Fairfield, CT 6825


Fax number: (203) 365-7607
Website: https://www.sacredheart.edu/
Screen last updated on: February 2024
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Calendar system: Semesters
Month(s) in which new student orientation is held: Orientation for new students is held prior to start of fall term.
Number and length of summer sessions: A summer session is offered for credit.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: 85%
Student:Faculty ratio: 16:1
Total faculty: 418 men, 634 women
Full-time faculty: 134 men, 218 women
Part-time faculty: 284 men, 416 women
Graduation rate: 73% within six years

REQUIRED UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM
General education/core curriculum is required: yes

PROGRAMS OFFERED
Special programs offered:
double majors, independent study, accelerated program, honors program, internships, distance learning, online courses
Combined 3-2 programs available:
Institution offers 3-2 degree programs.
Graduate schools/programs are offered: yes
Study abroad opportunities:
Study-abroad program offered.
Army ROTC: offered off-campus ROTC branch unit at a cooperating host institution.
Air Force ROTC: offered off-campus ROTC branch unit at a cooperating host institution.

LIST OF MAJORS
Associate's Degrees

  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • General Studies
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • International/Globalization Studies
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
  • Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Bachelor's Degrees

  • Accounting
  • Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other
  • Art/Art Studies, General
  • Athletic Training/Trainer
  • Biochemistry
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
  • Chemistry, General
  • Communication, General
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
  • Computer Engineering, General
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
  • Economics, General
  • Education, Other
  • Engineering, Other
  • English Language and Literature, General
  • English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
  • Fashion Merchandising
  • Finance, General
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
  • Game and Interactive Media Design
  • General Studies
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • History, General
  • History, Other
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other
  • Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
  • Human Services, General
  • Information Technology
  • International/Globalization Studies
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • Mathematics and Statistics, Other
  • Mathematics, General
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
  • Neuroscience
  • Philosophy
  • Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
  • Physical Sciences, Other
  • Political Science and Government, General
  • Psychology, General
  • Psychology, Other
  • Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • Religion/Religious Studies
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
  • Social Sciences, Other
  • Social Work
  • Sociology, General
  • Spanish Language and Literature
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric
  • Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
  • Sports Communication
  • Visual and Performing Arts, Other
Certificates

  • Agriculture, General
  • Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other
  • Brewing Science
  • Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
  • Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
Diplomas

  • Accounting
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
  • Education, Other
  • Educational/Instructional Technology
  • Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
  • Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
  • Finance, General
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other
  • Human Resources Development
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • Nursing Administration
  • Physical Therapy/Therapist
  • Psychology, Other
  • Public Relations/Image Management
  • Reading Teacher Education
  • Special Education and Teaching, General
  • Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Doctorates

  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • Nursing Practice
  • Nursing Science
  • Physical Therapy/Therapist
Master's Degrees

  • Accounting
  • Athletic Training/Trainer
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Business Statistics
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Chemistry, General
  • Cinematography and Film/Video Production
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
  • Community Health and Preventive Medicine
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
  • Curriculum and Instruction
  • Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
  • Education, General
  • Education, Other
  • Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
  • Environmental/Environmental Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology
  • Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
  • Finance, General
  • Financial Mathematics
  • Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other
  • Human Resources Development
  • Human Services, General
  • Industrial and Organizational Psychology
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies
  • Mathematics and Statistics, Other
  • Medical Informatics
  • Nursing Administration
  • Occupational Therapy/Therapist
  • Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
  • Physical Sciences, Other
  • Physician Assistant
  • Psychology, Other
  • Public Administration
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
  • Public Relations/Image Management
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
  • Religion/Religious Studies
  • Social Work
  • Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
  • Visual and Performing Arts, Other
  • Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design

ADVANCED CREDIT/PLACEMENT
Credit placement options:
  • credit for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 2 or higher)
  • credit for CLEP general
  • credit for CLEP subject
  • credit for DANTES
  • credit for international baccalaureate

CERTIFICATES OFFERED
  • False
 
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