Study at Sacred Heart University
Sacred Heart University is a private, co-educational, Catholic university located in suburban Fairfield, Connecticut. It was founded in 1963 by the Rev. Walter W. Curtis, the Bishop of the Diocese of Bridgeport. The university's campus stretches over more than 60 acres of suburban land. The schools and colleges under SHU include the following: -
College of Arts and Sciences
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College of Education and Health Professions
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John F. Welch College of Business
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University College
The university's sports teams are known as the Pioneers. The official mascot of SHU's sports teams is Big Red the Pioneer. Men's teams at SHU participate in baseball, basketball, cross country, fencing, football, golf, ice hockey, lacrosse, soccer, tennis, track and field, volleyball and wrestling. Women take part in basketball, bowling, cross country, equestrian, fencing, field hockey, golf, ice hockey, lacrosse, rowing, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field and volleyball. The University also has a cheerleader squad.
Profile of Sacred Heart UniversitySacred Heart University is located in a large suburb, in Fairfield, CT. The school is officially a Roman Catholic school. Sacred Heart University is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at the school top out at the Doctoral degree.
Course Topics
Students at Sacred Heart University often study education and teaching and therapy and Counselling.
Sacred Heart University Selectivity
The admissions department at the school does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 470 to 578 in 2007. A quarter of students admitted in 2007 scored 588 or higher on the math SAT.
FacultyThe school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors. By paying its faculty better than most schools, Sacred Heart University tries to attract and retain a high quality teaching staff.
Student Enrolment
The school offers classes to 5, 801 students (4, 714 full-time equivalent).
Student LifeSacred Heart University serves primarily full-time students. Many students live in housing on or near campus. Students sports include formal participation in Northeast Conference competitions. Sacred Heart University Programs and Degrees | General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors | | Education and Teaching | 430 | education, elementary/middle school admin, education courses, reading teaching | | Business and Management | 340 | business management, finance, accounting, business and related services, international business, accounting technology, sales and marketing | | Therapy and Counselling | 203 | psychology, physical therapy | | Liberal Arts | 125 | general studies, political science, English, history, sociology, economics, Spanish language | | Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 53 | registered nursing, nursing administration, nurse practitioner, various nursing | | Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 52 | athletic trainer, occupational therapy, rehabilitation | | Computer Science and Engineering | 50 | computer and info science | | Security and Law Enforcement | 43 | criminal justice and safety, criminal justice and administration | | Science | 40 | biology, chemistry | | Media | 30 | communication studies, communication and journalism | | Family and Social Work | 13 | social work | | Art Studies | 12 | art studies | | Religion and Philosophy | 9 | philosophy, religious education, religion, religious studies | | Mathematics | 8 | mathematics | | Law | 4 | legal assistant, legal professions | | Conservation and Resource Management | 1 | environmental studies | | Medical administration | 0 | health care administration |
Contact: Sacred Heart UniversitySacred Heart University
5151 Park Ave
Fairfield, CT 06825-1000
General Phone: (203) 371-7999
http: //www.sacredheart.edu
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