Sacred Heart University’s academic programs are firmly based in the liberal arts tradition and career-focused for today’s marketplace. Here you will be challenged intellectually and personally – through your courses, internships and connections – to build a life of achievement, engagement and value.

Pursue your passion – or discover a new one.

How will you make your mark in the world? With 90+ undergraduate, master and doctoral degrees, SHU will prepare you to hit the ground running. Steeped in the Catholic intellectual tradition, our curriculum inspires minds and launches dynamic careers in sought-after fields.

SHU students join an ongoing conversation of thinkers, innovators, scientists and artists that’s still as vibrant today as ever. Why are we here? What do we share? How can we contribute? Our well-considered core curriculum provides a strong foundation in communication, critical thinking and reading, scientific reasoning and social awareness, as well as a launching pad for meaningful personal discovery.

I have to give the MPH program at SHU all of the credit for getting me where I am today. With the constant support from the professors, endless opportunities and excellent curriculum, I knew I was ready to enter the public health world.

Learn from industry professionals & scholarly mentors

SCMA Professor and students using ARSHU professors are passionate about their disciplines and committed to the highest standards of teaching, research and mentorship. From acclaimed authors and film directors to world-renowned experts in the sciences, business and technology, our faculty enliven classroom discussions and expand our students’ career horizons.

And they want to share with you.

Bolstered by resources from the campus-based Center for Teaching & Learning, SHU faculty provide hands-on experience in state-of-the-art facilities – from the sciences and technology to the liberal arts and business – joining students in exciting exploration to become engaged citizens of their communities and the world.

We’ve got your back.

SHU’s curriculum is inspiring and rigorous. We challenge you to boldly step outside your comfort zone and engage with stimulating ideas and concepts in ways you may have never thought possible.

From tutoring and writing coaches to accessibility resources, our Office of Student Advising & Success will help you achieve your academic and personal goals with a host of comprehensive supports.

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Man and woman talking by the waterCo-author a research paper with your professor. Work on a film set or at a Fortune 500 company. Hone life-saving skills at a top regional medical center or international clinic.

SHU knows learning happens both inside the classroom – and out in the world. Transformative internships, faculty-mentored research and scholarship opportunities are a hallmark of our personalized approach. 

Take your next steps.

Our Center for Career & Professional Development offers the services to help you excel, like:

  • Interview coaching
  • Resume writing
  • Grad school research
  • Networking opportunities you need to excel

SHUConnect is a one-stop shop for getting career ready, learning about shadowing and alumni mentoring programs and landing a prime job or internship.

See why one year after graduation, 100% of SHU graduates are employed full time in industry-related careers or attending graduate school.

Sacred Heart's Speech-Language Pathology program is unlike any other because they stress the importance of problem-based learning which is a skill that I now use daily. I can problem-solve, I communicate with my interdisciplinary team, I am able to advocate for both my residents as well as my profession and stress the importance of continued learning and use of evidence-based practice.