Sacred Heart University (SHU)
5151 Park Ave, Fairfield, CT 06825
Overview
- OPEID/FAFSA College Code: 00140300
- President: John Petillo
- Fax: (203) 396-8258
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral - Professional
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 6,249
- College Alias: SHU
- College Mascot: Pioneers

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Student Services Offered
- Remedial Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services
- Employment Services
- Placement Assistance For Graduates
Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning
- Study Abroad
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
- ROTC
- Can Complete Preparation With Specialization
- State Approved for Certification
- Army
Religious Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
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- New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification
- Undergraduate Classification
- Graduate Classification
- Undergraduate Profile Classification
- Enrollment Classification
- Size Classification
- Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Postbaccalaureate with Arts & Sciences (Education Dominant)
- Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- High Undergraduate
- Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential
Degrees & Programs
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
The following is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered. The table below details the number of degrees or certificates that were awarded in the 2010-11 school year to graduates broken down by degree or major type. Please contact Sacred Heart University directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
| Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctor | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | - | - | 39 | - | - | |
| Exercise Physiology | - | - | - | - | - |
Business and Marketing Studies
| Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctor | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | - | - | 56 | - | - | |
| Business Administration | - | - | 160 | 82 | - | |
| Business, Management, Marketing and Related Support Services, Other | - | 2 | - | - | - | |
| Finance | - | - | 53 | - | - | |
| Marketing | - | - | 22 | - | - |
Communications and Journalism
| Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctor | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication and Journalism, Other | - | - | 11 | - | - | |
| Communications | - | - | 42 | - | - | |
| Public Relations | - | - | - | - | - |
Computer and Information Sciences
| Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctor | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer | - | - | 8 | 19 | - |
Education
| Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctor | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | - | - | - | 376 | - | |
| Elementary and Middle School Administration | 53 | - | - | - | - | |
| Reading Teacher Education | 5 | - | - | - | - |
Engineering Technology
| Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctor | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Engineering Technology and Environmental Technology | - | - | - | - | - |
English Language and Literature
| Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctor | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature | - | - | 28 | - | - |
Foreign Languages and Literature
| Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctor | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish Language and Literature | - | - | 5 | - | - |
Health and Clinical Professions
| Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctor | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention and Treatment Professions, Other | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Athletic Training | - | - | 89 | - | - | |
| Family Practice Nurse | 1 | - | - | 35 | - | |
| Health Care Administration | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Nursing | - | - | 77 | 10 | - | |
| Nursing Administration | - | - | - | 8 | - | |
| Nursing Science | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Occupational Therapy | - | - | - | 33 | - | |
| Physical Therapy | - | - | - | - | 50 | |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other | - | - | - | 1 | - | |
| Medical Records Administration | - | - | - | - | - |
History
| Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctor | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| History | - | - | 3 | - | - |
Liberal Arts and Sciences
| Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctor | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Studies | - | 3 | 14 | - | - | |
| Liberal Arts | - | - | - | - | - |
Mathematics and Statistics
| Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctor | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | - | - | 11 | - | - |
Philosophy and Religious Studies
| Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctor | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philosophy | - | - | 1 | - | - | |
| Religious Studies | - | - | 2 | 5 | - |
Physical Sciences
| Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctor | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | - | - | 9 | 19 | - |
Psychology
| Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctor | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | - | - | 125 | - | - | |
| Psychology, Other | - | - | - | - | - |
Public Administration and Social Services
| Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctor | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work | - | - | 21 | - | - |
Security and Protective Services
| Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctor | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice | - | - | 27 | - | - | |
| Law Enforcement Administration | - | - | - | 10 | - |
Social Sciences
| Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctor | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | - | - | 13 | - | - | |
| Political Science | - | - | 23 | - | - | |
| Sociology | - | - | 10 | - | - |
Visual and Performing Arts
| Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctor | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art Studies | - | - | 19 | - | - |
*Not all of the programs above may be offered
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2011: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
