Sacred Heart University

Fairfield, CT

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• Master’s Degree Programs

  • Initial Teacher Certification with Teaching Internship

    The intern candidate will provide instructional assistance under the support of a school administrator for such tasks as: Substitute teaching Grade level assistance Tutoring Guiding small instructional groups Chaperoning field trips Leading school projects based on personal talents and expertise Candidates will gain valuable experience through this opportunity to work in a school environment, build professional relationships and apply experience toward course instruction. The Graduate Teacher Internship affords candidates the opportunity to complete teacher certification and/or master's degree program requirements in a supervised internship setting in a public school. Candidates receive 33 tuition credits toward their Sacred Heart University Education degree.

  • Master of Arts: Criminal Justice

    The Master of Arts in Criminal Justice program will provide students with a comprehensive knowledge of all components of the criminal justice system. This program is open to recipients of undergraduate degrees in criminal justice as well as individuals who have developed a career interest in criminal justice after completing an undergraduate degree in another discipline.
    
    This Master of Arts in Criminal Justice provides individuals with the knowledge needed to obtain advanced professional positions in the field. It also enables individuals already employed in the field of criminal justice to advance further in their careers.  Our alumni currently hold positions as correction officers, higher education emergency management consultants, probation officers, private investigators and police officers.
    
    Three areas of concentration are available:  Criminal Justice Management, National Security and Victimology.
    
    Thirty-three (33) credits are required to graduate from the MA in Criminal Justice program. Courses are offered in the evening, and part-time students are welcome.  Students must complete 15 required credits of the core curriculum plus an additional 18 credits of any elective courses. Students may also choose 12 of the 18 credits for a concentration in national security, victimology or criminal justice management. Upon completion of the required 33 credits, students desiring to pursue an advanced career in criminal justice must successfully complete a comprehensive examination.
    
    Students desiring to continue their education towards a Ph.D. should pursue the three credit thesis option rather than the comprehensive examination. The thesis course may be used to satisfy 3 of the 18 elective credits required.

  • Master of Arts: Film and Television Production

    The Master of Arts (MA) in Film and Television Production at Sacred Heart University is a graduate conservatory devoted to cinematic storytelling and hands-on production. Our 36 credit degree program was designed to teach students the artistic and technical skills necessary to create substantive and professional work. FTMA students shoot their films using the latest digital technologies, equipment, software, and state of the art facilities. This program is designed to be completed in 1 year.

    Students in the FTMA program learn by doing in hands-on workshops taught by established film and television scholars and industry professionals. FTMA students will graduate with a creative body work -- completed film and television projects that serve as a digital portfolio of professional artifacts in his/her area of concentration (directing, producing, and screenwriting).

    Internships are part of the curriculum and take place in regional media outlets, television stations, programs and networks, film and video shoots, production companies, and area post-production houses, including many companies right here in Connecticut: NBCUniversal, WWE, Creative Group, ESPN, Sono Studies and more. Our proximity to New York City, the media capital of the world, is a tremendous benefit to our students' placement in top notch internships.

    The conservatory program is housed at Sacred Heart University's Martire Business & Communications Center located in Fairfield, Connecticut (60 miles to New York City) utilizing state-of-the-art classrooms and studio spaces. Students have access to advanced camera equipment, including DSLR HD, C100 and Black Magic camera systems, professional lighting and a one-ton G&E package.This equipment is industry standard and used in some of Hollywood’s biggest movie productions. Our new post-production labs use Apple Mac computers with Adobe Premiere and Avid software. 

    FTMA is a cohort program with new student intake each Fall. We are presently accepting applications for Fall 2019.

  • Master of Arts in Communication: Broadcast Journalism & Media Production

    Today broadcast journalism and media production are in the midst of a revolution in the way news is covered and will be covered in the future. It is driven predominantly by two factors: technology and economics. One or two individuals are gradually replacing the traditional “teams” of professionals that were formally used to cover a story. Digital cameras and laptop editing are making this former model of news coverage obsolete. The digital journalist and production specialist is emerging as the model of the future. BJMP students will focus on this new concept and be ready to enter the workforce. Throughout the program students will develop the technical, editorial and theoretical skills necessary for preparation as a digital journalist and production specialist. Emphasis will be placed on research, writing, ethics, interviewing, reporting, recording video and audio, editing and producing. The digital journalist and production specialist must not only master all of these skills, but also be prepared to work in all of the emerging formats of “new media.” Hands on classes will guide students through distinct photo, video, studio and field event projects that will incorporate all of the necessary skills required for your professional career.

    Throughout the program students will develop the technical, editorial and theoretical skills necessary for preparation as a digital journalist and production specialist. Emphasis will be placed on research, writing, ethics, interviewing, reporting, recording video and audio, editing and producing. The digital journalist and production specialist must not only master all of these skills, but also be prepared to work in all of the emerging formats of “new media.” 

    Hands on classes will guide students through distinct photo, video, studio and field event projects that will incorporate all of the necessary skills required for your professional career.

    The Master of Arts in Communication, Broadcast Journalism & Media Production (BJMP) program at Sacred Heart University is an intensive hands-on approach to learning for the Broadcast Journalist, Photojournalist, Videographer, Documentary Filmmaker, and Television Production Specialist. The program is broken into six eight-week segments that offer the student the opportunity to explore their interests and master their craft. Students can finish as quickly as one year taking classes two nights each week or in two years taking classes one night each week.

    Students are also issued a MacBook Pro laptop and software that you get to keep after graduation and are issued your own DSLR kit for the duration of the program.

    About the Facilities

    The brand new Martire Business & Communications Center is designed to provide state-of-the-art facilities and the latest technologies to support our students. The television studios and media facilities are designed to give students valuable professional experiences using the same equipment found in any top professional broadcast station. Our facilities include two full-size studios, one flash studio with a robotic camera, two control rooms, two media labs each with 25 edit work stations loaded with Adobe, Final Cut and AVID software, six individual edit rooms, two screening rooms, a full-featured student radio studio and one large Media Theater.‌

    Event Production

    In addition, cameras in both the Forum and the Media Theater are wired to the control rooms, enabling students to produce professional multi-camera, live-streamed programs.

  • Master of Arts in Communication: Strategic Communications & Public Relations

    Allow your skills to shine with the cutting-edge training you need to succeed in public relations and strategic media. Earn your Master of Arts in Strategic Communication and Public Relations.
    
    Master of Arts in Strategic Communication and Public Relations (MASCPR) students learn to communicate effectively through a variety of media platforms, including social networks, multimedia websites, and other methods of traditional and online or mobile communication.

    Complete your degree in as little as one year, while continuing to pursue your career.

    • Program runs on an eight-week module calendar.
    • Classes are designed for working professionals and meet Monday-Thursday from 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
    • Full-time students take two courses per module: attend class two nights per week and graduate in one year
    • Part-time students take one course per module: attend class one night per week and graduate in two years

    Learning By Doing
    SCPR students learn about real-world strategic communication campaigns and issues. We combine hands-on learning with an analytical approach to give students the experience and deep knowledge they need to compete and excel in the ever-changing 21st century communication and media industries.
    
    Focus on Jobs and Latest Technologies
    The SCPR Program will supply the communication and public relations industries with its next generation of professional, knowledgeable, and ethical communicators in ways that only an extensive program like ours can.
     

    An Ideal Location
    Sacred Heart’s main campus is a short train ride (just 55 miles) from New York City, the media capital of the world, and is strategically positioned in the heart of suburban Fairfield County, home to the many major media companies and other businesses that make-up Connecticut’s “Gold Coast.”
    
    Internships and Portfolio
    SCPR students complete an internship and create a digital portfolio as part of a curricular strategy in which students are immersed in a professional setting in order to get advanced practical training and real world results.
    
    Blended Courses and Flexible Scheduling
    SCPR courses combine once a week face-to-face classes with online work allowing students flexibility as they pursue their degree. With convenient 8-week sessions scheduled year-round, students can finish in one or two years, building a professional portfolio along the way.
    
    Professional Portfolios for the Digital Age
    Students graduate with a portfolio of digital multimedia materials that demonstrates to potential employers that SCPR graduates are highly skilled, knowledgeable, communicators.
    
    Experienced Faculty with Industry Connections
    In addition to being established scholars and dedicated instructors, the SCPR faculty is comprised of award-winning and working media professionals with experience in every sector of the communication and media industries, including political communication, public relations, corporate communications, journalism, publishing, web design and development, and digital multimedia production.
    
    Integrated Laptop Program
    SCPR graduate students will receive a Macbook Pro laptop running the latest Microsoft, Apple, and Adobe Creative Suite software.

  • Master of Arts in Sports Communication and Media

    With academic/professional tracks in Sports Broadcasting and Athletic Communications and Promotions, the Master of Arts in Sports Communication and Media capitalizes on Sacred Heart University’s ideal geographic location in the heart of the US sports media industry. Students will receive intensive training in the art and craft of digital storytelling across multiple media platforms from traditional television to contemporary social media as they move through a program designed to produce responsible and participatory citizens with well-developed critical thinking skills. Thus, students who move through the Sports Communication and Media graduate program will acquire the knowledge and technical skills to pursue careers in the digital world of athletic communications and sports broadcasting, as they develop a theoretical, aesthetic, and historical understanding of the professional communication field of sports media.

  • Master of Business: Administration

    The Welch MBA program at the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology at Sacred Heart University offers rich learning experiences. An international faculty mix of accomplished scholars and experienced business executives provide personal attention in the classroom.  Emphasis is placed on applied and experiential learning with real-world examples of concepts/skills being taught.

    What sets us apart from other MBA programs? 1) Our commitment to teaching excellence emphasizing applied learning with case-study based instruction taught in a business-process approach. 2) A curriculum designed to respond to today's business environment that is global and competitive. 3) Our commitment to the global focus is evidenced in our own Sacred Heart campus in Luxembourg, a major center of finance & industry in the EU.

    Candidates can complete the program in one year full-time and two years part-time.

    Sacred Heart University's Welch MBA degree program focuses on an Integrated Core of courses which examines all the functions within a business enterprise, as well as external factors. - You will work with faculty and local executives on current case studies involving hands-on learning which incorporate finance, marketing, operations, and accounting simultaneously. - Beyond the Integrated Core, quantitative competencies and leadership development, Welch MBA students may choose to study in one of four academic concentrations: Accounting, Business Analytics, Finance, Management, or Digital Marketing. - Candidates with business related academic backgrounds can complete the degree in just 36 credits. Candidates with other academic backgrounds are simply required to take two pre-requisite courses (9 credits).

    We’ve removed the fluff and focused our program on the things you need to become a leader.

  • Master of Education (M.Ed.)

    Sacred Heart University offers a graduate program leading to a Master of Education (M.Ed.). This program is open to those who already have a teacher certification. Designed for the classroom teacher, the M.Ed. builds skills in the areas such as classroom instruction, curriculum, assessing student learning, and practical applications in the content area. This M.Ed. program is offered in Fairfield and Griswold, CT.

    The Graduate Teacher Internship is available to candidates pursuing the M.Ed. Full participation in the school-based experience entitles the candidate to 30 credits of tuition. Candidates who hold teaching certificate meet with an advisor to develop a plan of study and apply immediately for a one year school-based experience beginning in either the fall or spring semester.

    The internship, our school-based experience for pre-service teachers, has been characterized as a year-long interview and has led to Connecticut teaching jobs for our candidates for over 25 years.

    Participants in the School-based Experience will provide instructional assistance under the support of a school administrator for such tasks as:

    • Substitute teaching
    • Grade level assistance
    • tutoring
    • guiding small instructional groups
    • chaperoning field trips
    • leading school projects based on personal talents and expertise‌
    • conducting remediation lessons as recommended in learning plans 

     

    Candidates gain valuable experience through this opportunity to work in a school environment, build professional relationships and apply experience toward course instruction.

    The Graduate Teacher School-based Experience affords candidates the opportunity to complete teacher certification and/or master's degree program requirements in a supervised setting in a public school. Candidates receive 30 tuition credits toward their Sacred Heart University Education degree.

  • Master of Fine Arts: Film and Television Production

    The Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Film and Television Production at Sacred Heart University is a graduate conservatory devoted to cinematic storytelling and hands-on production. Our 51 credit degree program was designed to teach students the artistic and technical skills necessary to create substantive and professional work. FTMFA students shoot their films using the latest digital technologies, equipment, software, and state of the art facilities. This program is designed to be completed in 2 years.

    Students in the FTMFA program learn by doing in hands-on workshops taught by established film and television scholars and industry professionals. FTMFA students will graduate with a creative body work -- completed film and television projects that serve as a digital portfolio of professional artifacts in his/her area of concentration (directing, producing, and screenwriting).

    Internships are part of the curriculum and take place in regional media outlets, television stations, programs and networks, film and video shoots, production companies, and area post-production houses, including many companies right here in Connecticut: NBCUniversal, WWE, Creative Group, ESPN, Sono Studies and more. Our proximity to New York City, the media capital of the world, is a tremendous benefit to our students' placement in top notch internships.

    The conservatory program is housed at Sacred Heart University's Martire Business & Communications Center located in Fairfield, Connecticut (60 miles to New York City) utilizing state-of-the-art classrooms and studio spaces. Students have access to advanced camera equipment, including DSLR HD, C100 and Black Magic camera systems, professional lighting and a one-ton G&E package.This equipment is industry standard and used in some of Hollywood’s biggest movie productions. Our new post-production labs use Apple Mac computers with Adobe Premiere and Avid software. 

    FTMA is a cohort program with new student intake each Fall. We are presently accepting applications for Fall 2019.

  • Master of Public Administration (MPA)

    The Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree at Sacred Heart University will provide you with the skills to thrive in the 21st century public and non-profit workplace.

    As part of the MPA degree at Sacred Heart, you can choose from the following concentrations to better match your existing skills and experience, as well as your career objectives in the future:

    • Nonprofit Management: develop managerial skills such as financial administration, strategic planning, human resources and fundraising to help nonprofits fulfill their core missions
    • Emergency Management: increase your skills and capabilities in disaster management and preparedness at the federal, state and local level and in private industry
    • Self-designed concentration: allows student to pursue a self-designed concentration tailored to their professional needs and interests
       

    With the Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree at Sacred Heart University, you will gain the leadership skills to:
    • Learn to strategically manage resources in public and non-profit organizations for positive impact
    • Develop an understanding of the public policy process and changing social demographics
    • Harness information technology to make data-informed decisions
    • Apply ethical and legal principles to foster the common good
    • Apply communication strategies to foster transparency and accountability to diverse audiences

    Time of Completion
    Operating on a trimester schedule, you can complete this program in one year as a full-time student and two years as a part-time student.

    • Entry terms for both Fall and Spring
    • Hybrid delivery format every other Saturday
    • No experience required - Available to students with a Bachelor of Arts of Science degree in any field

  • Master of Public Health (MPH)

    The Sacred Heart University Master of Public Health program prepares individuals to protect and improve the health of individuals and communities. As such, students will be required to critically examine how biological, behavioral, social, and environmental factors influence health. Students will learn how to address these factors through the creation and evaluation of programs and policies designed to improve the health of individuals and communities. Students’ education will be grounded in a social justice philosophy, which calls for improving the health of the population while ensuring fair treatment of the disadvantaged. 

    Why SHU’s MPH Program?

    • Join a university rich in the tradition of service to one’s community
    • Learn alongside experienced public health practitioners and researchers in a variety of settings via engages learning opportunities.
    • New classroom facilities in our state of the art Center for Health Care Education building
    • Interprofessional educational experiences with students in other SHU programs (e.g., Nursing, Social Work, Public Administration, Exercise Science and Nutrition)
    • Faculty with close ties to local and State public health leaders and agencies
    • Faculty involvement in national public health organizations
    • Faculty with strong records of public health scholarship
    • Student-centered learning environment
    • Small class size
    • Graduate assistant opportunities
    • Optimal location: Coastal, Southeastern Connecticut within minutes of hiking, beaches, and more!
    • Earn Your Master of Public Health

     

    Earn a Master of Public Health degree with a focus on Community Health. Students can attend full-time (i.e., 2 academic years) or part-time to complete the 48-credit program.

    Students who complete the MPH program will be able to:

    • Demonstrate advanced knowledge in public health’s mission and core functions, epidemiology, biostatistics, social ecological determinants of health, health promotion, public health administration, research methods, health systems and health policy
    • Develop a deeper understanding of public health theories, public health program planning and evaluation, community health development, and grant writing
    • Develop a deeper understanding of health administration, and leadership and ethics in public health
    • Appropriately implement public health programs and policies to support and promote population health and wellness
    • Lead and manage in a variety of settings, such as worksites, health care, faith-based settings, and more
    • Contribute to research activities in public health settings

  • Master of Science: Athletic Training

    Become an essential member of the sports medicine team! Earn your Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) at Sacred Heart University. Get the hands-on training and classroom experience you need to evaluate, protect and care for athletes at all levels. Athletic Trainers help athletes in many different ways – from initial injury management, emergency care, evaluation of injuries, rehabilitation and return to play at peak performance, SHU MSAT is designed to take you the top of the field.

    As the first MSAT offered in Connecticut, this program will give you the opportunity to:

    • Experience real-world training through clinical rotations at Sacred Heart’s athletic training room, local universities, high schools and clinics
    • Collaborate with physicians to provide preventative services, emergency care, clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention, and rehabilitation
    • Study a progressive curriculum that puts athletic training concepts into action
    • Prepare to sit for the Board of Certification national exam to become a Certified Athletic Trainer, and then be eligible to apply for licensure in all states

    The M.S. in Athletic Training consists of five semesters for full-time students.

  • Master of Science: Chemistry

    The MS Chemistry program at Sacred Heart meets the needs of full-time or part-time students and the chemical industry by offering a unique opportunity for career and personal advancement to employees of the local chemical industry, while serving the industry to employ and recruit better qualified chemists. Thesis and non-thesis options are available. The MS Chemistry Thesis Track is based on course work and experiments carried out in the laboratories of the department and allows students to gain experience in modern experimental techniques and to familiarize themselves with the daily workings of a laboratory. The Molecular Biochemistry Non-Thesis Track studies the chemistry of biomolecules with a focus on the bio analytical aspects. Computational methods integrated with more traditional methods provide students with a versatile background suited for a variety of industries. This track is non-thesis with a lab component that will expose students to the specific state-of-the-art technologies. The chem-bioinformatics track is also non-thesis and combines coursework from chemistry and computer science.

  • Master of Science: Computer Science

    The full-time or part-time program allows you to earn your master's degree, including a tracks in Game Design & Development, Computer Science, and Information Technology in as little as 15 months. Students also have the option of starting with a 12-credit certificate program which can later be applied to the full master's degree. Certificates are available in: Game Design & Development, Cybersecurity, Database Design, Information Technology, Interactive Multimedia, IT and Network Security, .Net Technology, and Web Development. Our MSCIS classes offer you the latest in computer systems, classrooms, laboratories, and multimedia equipment, as well as the opportunity to apply for an internship with one of Sacred Heart University's many corporate connections. Student internships have included jobs ranging from Software Development and Network Security, to Instructional Technology. An internship can give you hands-on experience that employers require and a hiring advantage upon graduation.

  • Master of Science: Cybersecurity

    The Graduate Master’s Program in Cybersecurity is designed to provide individuals with an introduction to information security, risk and threat management, and security architecture. It will give students the skills to effectively address the constantly changing threat landscape faced by people, companies, and governments today. The courses in the program will: provide a broad knowledge of networking and network security; provide an overview of proper technology risk management practices; help individuals to identify new and existing threats and to determine methods to mitigate them; provide individuals skills to handle security incidents; provide individuals with an introduction to building secure and defendable systems; and respond to the pressing need for cybersecurity professionals in the 21st century.

  • Master of Science: Digital Marketing

    Part of Sacred Heart University's prestigious John F. Welch College of Business, the Master of Science in Digital Marketing Program fills a growing demand from employers for professionals educated in all aspects of digital marketing. This program covers digital marketing strategies, tactics and tools taught on a double foundation of marketing strategy and web development and design. Students will be able to complete the program in one year on a full-time basis or part-time over a period of 2 to 4 years. The program requires the completion of 36 credits, a total of 12 courses. This includes 6 credits for a Capstone project or a Thesis, taken during the last semester of the program. In addition to the master's degree in digital marketing, a professional certificate in digital marketing can also be earned. The 12 credit certificate is ideal for candidates seeking to broaden their understanding of digital marketing or for those who wish to enhance their academic profile for admissions consideration in applying to the master's degree program.

  • Master of Science: Exercise Science & Nutrition

    The Master of Science in Exercise Science and Nutrition program will prepare graduates to gain and utilize knowledge in exercise physiology, nutrition, and clinical testing and assessment of the cardiovascular and musculoskeletal systems, and will be able to apply this advanced knowledge in clinical settings that provide cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation and sport specific performance training for athletes. Graduates of the program will have opportunities in hospital settings working in cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation and long term rehabilitation of cancer and disease patients, as well as fitness and sports performance settings such as health clubs, fitness facilities, athletic teams and community sports and recreation programs. With an innovative curriculum and flexible scheduling, the MS program is suited to both full-time and part-time students.

  • Master of Science: Human Resource Management (Part Time)

    The M.S. in Human Resource Management is designed for human resource professionals seeking upward mobility in the HR field and those wishing to enter the HR field with an excellent preparation. Stressing the role of human resource management as a strategic business partner, the program offers students the necessary knowledge to effectively work in the field at a strategic level and prepares students to be partners in a global business environment.

     

    Degree Requirements

    The part-time program consists of 33 credits and is intended for students who have been actively working in a HR role for a minimum of 3 years. Those without an undergraduate degree in Business may be required to take an additional 3-credit prerequisite course. Operating on a trimester schedule, students can complete the program in two years.
     

  • Master of Science: Occupational Therapy

    Sacred Heart University, located in Fairfield, Connecticut, offers an entry-level Master of Science in Occupational Therapy designed for persons with a baccalaureate degree in a field other than occupational therapy.  This 2-year, full time program prepares students to master entry-level clinical practice skills and develop beginning level skills in leadership and research in occupational therapy (OT).
    
    What is Unique about Sacred Heart University's Occupational Therapy Program?
    The graduate program in Occupational Therapy at Sacred Heart University is extremely innovative in its curriculum design, in its approach to learning, and in its responsiveness to societal and demographic trends as well as to the changes in the profession's clinical practice arenas.
    
    The curriculum utilizes a Problem Based Learning (PBL) approach. PBL incorporates small group tutorials led by expert faculty members or clinical practitioners, designed to bridge course content with practice by having students actively engage in the clinical reasoning process through case studies.
    Students solve clinical problems through self-directed and peer group study, evidence-based research and discussion in order to integrate a theoretical and foundational knowledge base into the application of occupational therapy assessment and intervention strategies and skills.
    Students actively engage in and develop the clinical reasoning skills requisite to team collaboration, leadership and evidenced-based practice.

  • Master of Science: Speech-Language Pathology

    This five term master's program has been licensed by the State of Connecticut Department of Higher Education and awarded Candidacy, the first stage of Accreditation awarded by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech, Language and Hearing Association (ASHA). This status is awarded to new programs that demonstrate compliance with the Standards for Accreditation as outlined in CAA’s Standards Compliance Continuum, for an initial period of five years. It allows the program to matriculate and graduate students who, upon successful completion of the program, will be eligible for national certification and state licensure as Speech-Language Pathologists. The graduate program has two tracks: a two-year track for applicants with an undergraduate pre-professional background in speech-language pathology, and a three-year track for applicants with no speech-language pathology pre-professional background. .

  • Master of Science in Accounting

    The Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) program, offered through Sacred Heart University's Jack Welch College of Business & Technology, was developed to respond to the growing industry demand. Graduates will learn and develop the fundamental concepts of accounting, effective accounting methods and gain the knowledge and skills essential to pass the CPA exam.

    The program is a one year, 30 credit degree, taught in a cohort sequence. New students can begin the MSA program in Fall (September start) or Spring (January start).

    The M.S. in Accounting program offers two concentrations: forensic accounting and accounting analytics.

    The forensic accounting concentration will teach students how to apply forensic accounting principles in complex financial transactions such as mergers and acquisitions, bankruptcies and contract disputes.

    The accounting analytics concentration is offered in response to the growing demand for accountants with data analytics skills. Students will learn about the data base management, descriptive and predictive analytics, data visualization, audit data analytics and tax analytics.

  • Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA)

    Sacred Heart University's Jack Welch College of Business & Technology is home to our Master of Science in Business Analytics program, designed to prepare graduates to collect, analyze, and interpret data. It is designed for students holding or in the process of earning a baccalaureate degree in the fields of business, economics, finance, marketing, mathematics, engineering, or computer science.

    The MSBA is a 30-credit program featuring two concentrations:

    • Analytics for managers
    • Healthcare data analytics

    Business analytics (BA) is the practice of iterative, methodical exploration of an organization’s data with emphasis on statistical analysis. It focuses on developing new insights and understanding of business performance based on data and statistical methods. The MSBA program will prepare professionals for collecting, analyzing and interpreting information in order to make sound strategic business decisions.

    Delivery:

    The MS in Business Analytics is completed in 12 months with hybrid courses taken in trimester format. Courses are offered online with select Saturday sessions. Saturday classes meet at our West Campus in Fairfield, CT from 9am to 5pm.

    Preparation for the Workplace

    Students will be proficient in Excel, SQL, Tableau and Python.  Students will also be prepared to sit for Python certification at the completion of the program.

    STEM Designation

    Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Program Our STEM-focused program offers cutting-edge training in finance and investment management with a curriculum grounded in rigorous analytics and applied quantitative techniques. Students must demonstrate strength in mathematics, from statistics to the development, critique and use of various financial models. The program includes instruction in probability theory, statistical analysis, numerical methods, computation and simulation methods and more. STEM Program benefits include:

    • Equipping students to compete for jobs in the growing STEM field

    • Job-market advantage due to the consistent employment demand in these fields

    • Access to higher paying jobs

    • Students can be approved to partake in the program for a 12-month or extended 36-month period

  • Master of Science in Finance and Investment Management (MSFIM)

    In our fast-paced, data-driven world, traditional thinking is not enough when navigating the world of investment management. Finance has evolved, and the discipline—especially investment  and risk management—places greater emphasis on quantitative techniques for asset valuation, product development and calculating potfolio risk. The next generation of financial professionals will require advanced technical training.
    
    Bring your expertise to the next level with a Master of Science in Finance and Investment Management degree from Sacred Heart University's AACSB accredited Jack Welch College of Business & Technology. The changing financial landscape—both in terms of innovation and increased regulation—has created a demand for candidates who are well versed in the latest thinking in investment theory, mathematics, statistics and data-intensive analysis, as well as having strong written and verbal communication skills.

    You will be imersed in financial technolgy at Sacred Heart University's innovative West Campus where you will experience a state-of-the-art Finance Lab facility equipped with Bloomberg terminals and desktop computers that can access sophisticated financial data bases. 

    Take a closer look at the finance & investment management degree
    
    Transcending a traditional MBA program, the MSFIM at Sacred Heart features advanced quantitative techniques, enhanced financial theory and cutting-edge practical applications.
    
    The MSFIM at Sacred Heart is a program unlike any other due to it’s:
    
    Depth: From investment theory to risk management best practices, the MSFIM program gives you a comprehensive understanding of the dynamic financial landscape.
    
    Flexiblity: With its wide range of foundational and elective courses, the MSFIM degree can be customized to meet your specific career goals.
    
    Currency: Our problem-based learning approach means that you’ll not only learn how to solve today’s financial problems, but also anticipate tomorrow’s issues.
    
    Actionablility: With an MSFIM degree in hand, you’ll be ready for a career in investment analysis, wealth management or portfolio management, and you’ll be prepared to pursue a CFA  or FRM designation.

  • Master of Science in Human Resource Management (Full Time)

    The Master of Science in Human Resource Management (MS HRM) program is designed for recent college graduates and new human resource professionals seeking upward mobility in the HR field and those wishing to enter the HR field with an excellent preparation. Stressing the role of human resource management as a strategic business partner, the program offers students the necessary knowledge to effectively work in the field at a strategic level and prepares students to be partners in a global business environment.

    Program Delivery

    The program is tailored to the full-time student's schedule and long term goals. Courses are offered on weekdays from 9:30AM - 12:30PM at our main campus located in Fairfield, CT. Furthermore, the program is built around a cohort of students admitted together each Fall. This is intended to create a student support system and a future peer network. Students who are accepted after a cohort has started may take elective classes while awaiting the start of their cohort.

    Degree Requirements

    The full-time program requires the completion of 39 credits and is designed for students with no prior HR experience.

  • Master of Science in Industrial/Organizational (I/O) Psychology

    The Master of Science in Industrial/Organizational (I/O) Psychology program at Sacred Heart University (SHU) will prepare students to be ethical practitioners of Industrial/Organizational Psychology. Students will be given a research and statistical basis in which they will be able to apply their skills within organizations based on evidence. Students will gain the ability to develop selection processes, trainings and development processes, as well as other key competencies within organizations. The curriculum with enable students to work in diverse, multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environments.

    In addition to the required 36 credits of coursework, students will also be required to complete an applied practicum as their capstone. Classes are offered in a unique delivery system of eight-week hybrid courses. Evening courses are offered at our Fairfield campus with online discussion supplementing class meetings. The entire degree can be completed in one calendar year full-time.

  • Master of Social Work (MSW)

    The Master of Social Work (MSW) will prepare students for both generalist and specialized practice with client systems across varying contexts and problems. The program is guided by the social work ethical principles of service, respect for human dignity, social and economic justice, and to address the needs of vulnerable and diverse populations. Grounded in the liberal arts, the program is guided by the profession’s commitment to social justice and the university’s Catholic Intellectual Tradition of academic excellence through social responsibility, service to others, and scientific inquiry. 

    The Sacred Heart University program boasts a unique integration of micro-, mezzo-, and macro-level practice. The program teaches students integrated specialized skills in social work practice in either direct clinical practice or direct community practice; components of both clinical and community practice are included for each specialization. Skill development includes coursework in assessment, treatment planning, interventions, practice evaluation. Students also prepare to take on leadership roles.

    The supervised field practicum allows students to hone their practice skills and to work in a more specialized area. The curriculum includes courses in focused areas such as aging and gerontology, children and families, and spirituality.

    Learning Objectives/Program Goals

    • Develop competent and effective generalist and specialized social work practice with client systems.
    • Synthesize and apply a broad range of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary knowledge and skills to prepare students for practice in a multicultural and global society.
    • Develop skills and knowledge to promote and incorporate diversity in social/economic justice and human rights through policy and practice skills advocating for policy change and just service delivery.
    • Integrate and apply the knowledge, values, skills, cognitive and affective processes, and ethics of the social work profession.
    • Understand and engage in research-informed practice and proactively respond to the impact of context on professional practice and service delivery.
    • Develop leadership skills for service and social responsibility contributing to the community and to the profession.
    • Identify with the social work profession and apply ethical principles and critical thinking in practice.
    • Recognize, support, and build on the strengths and resiliency of all human beings.
    • Assess, intervene, and evaluate the promotion of human and social well-being within areas of advanced specialization.
    • Integrate theoretical and conceptual frameworks from the classroom with the practice setting through field education.
    • Apply the values underlying the Catholic Intellectual Tradition with the virtue of social justice in practice with, and on behalf of, individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.

• Doctorate

  • Doctor Physical Therapy

    Sacred Heart University offers a 3-year, full-time program in Physical Therapy that prepares graduates for professional practice in physical therapy as general practitioners who demonstrate self-directed, ongoing learning, an understanding of self in the context of professional role, competency in clinical practice, a commitment to the application of professional skills, knowledge of self in service to others, and a commitment to effect positive change within the greater community.
    
    The DPT program utilizes a Problem-Based Learning (PBL) design through tutorials, mentorships and group projects.  PBL places emphasis on the development of a reflective practitioner by teaching students to learn from and solve clinical problems. Curriculum content is organized around carefully designed patient or professional practice problems that students study, discuss, and research in small groups called tutorials. Students develop the ability to identify, organize and synthesize materials relevant to each case in a self-directed manner that indicates responsibility for one’s own learning as well as the learning of the group. The tutorial group work develops reasonable interdependence among students and supports the use of peers in learning and problem solving.
    
    The graduate program is a 3-year (6 semester) course of study available on a full-time basis only, in order to allow for professional socialization and the integration of course work. Full-time clinical education occurs during the summers between the first and second year (8 weeks), between the second and third years (10 weeks) and during the final semester of study.
    
    Sacred Heart's DPTprogram was ranked the #1 PT program in Connecticut, one of the top 5 programs in New England, and among the top 25% of programs in the nation according to the most recent U.S. News and World Report's Best Graduate Schools.

  • Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) in Finance

    Our established Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) in Finance program, part of Sacred Heart University's AACSB accredited Jack Welch College of Business & Technology, is an applied research doctoral degree designed for finance executives, advanced business professionals and finance academicians to expand and deepen their knowledge and to acquire state-of-the-art qualifications for furthering their careers.
    
    Unlike the traditional Ph.D. model that prepares candidates for academic careers, the DBA program focuses on developing knowledge with direct global business applications and prepares graduates for executive careers in business and financial institutions, consulting firms, government agencies or academic careers that require an equivalent of a Ph.D. degree from an accredited institution.
    
    You will find our DBA program to be highly focused and personalized, as it leads to specialized, original dissertation research projects matching the student's interests and career aspirations. Courses are developed and taught by accomplished Sacred Heart University scholars in the discipline of finance as well as visiting faculty from around the world.
    
    The DBA uses a unique student cohort model, hands-on learning laboratories and blended “executive program” style meeting formats to encourage collaboration and networking among colleagues. During the first two years of the program, the weekend residency focuses on face-to-face classroom instruction, while independent research and dissertation preparation take center stage in the DBA’s final year. To fit the schedules of busy working professionals, most classes in the three-year, part-time program will meet at our new Martire Business & Communications Center located in Fairfield, CT five Friday evenings and Saturdays each trimester.
    
    In keeping with the program’s mission and vision, five key program-level goals have been determined:
    
    1. You will be prepared for a highly specialized career in a business or financial institution, consulting firm, government agency or academic career.
    2. You will acquire advanced knowledge in finance and gain research skills for conducting independent, complex financial projects.
    3. You will demonstrate the creation of new knowledge through original research.
    4. You will gain global perspective on issues related to financial markets and institutions.
    5. You will comprehend and appreciate the importance of high ethical standards and values for finance professionals. 

    Scacred Heart University's DBA in Finance Program is a member of EDBAC - The Executive DBA Council.

  • Doctor of Nursing Practice-Family Nurse Practitioner

    Earn a clinical doctorate and expand your qualifications through the rewarding career track as a family nurse practitioner (FNP) at Sacred Heart University. The College of Nursing’s BSN to Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Degree educates nurses to become advanced practice nurses in the role of the family nurse practitioner. Our program is best suited for nurses with both direct experience in patient care and a robust clinical background but recent graduates will be considered.

    Graduates are eligible to take a national examination for certification as a family nurse practitioner and to apply to practice in the expanded role in Connecticut or other states based on regulatory guidelines.

    Upon graduation, successful board certification, and state licensing, Family Nurse Practitioners provide comprehensive primary health care to patients across the lifespan.

    FNPs educate patients on health promotion strategies, as well as treat acute illnesses and chronic diseases. This includes taking histories, performing comprehensive physical exams, making diagnoses, prescribing medications, and ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests. The FNP typically works in the primary care setting in private practice or in a community health center as a health care provider. 

• Certificate

  • Initial Teacher Certification with Teaching Internship

    The intern candidate will provide instructional assistance under the support of a school administrator for such tasks as: Substitute teaching Grade level assistance Tutoring Guiding small instructional groups Chaperoning field trips Leading school projects based on personal talents and expertise Candidates will gain valuable experience through this opportunity to work in a school environment, build professional relationships and apply experience toward course instruction. The Graduate Teacher Internship affords candidates the opportunity to complete teacher certification and/or master's degree program requirements in a supervised internship setting in a public school. Candidates receive 33 tuition credits toward their Sacred Heart University Education degree.