Sacred Heart University
Sacred Heart University is a regionally accredited Catholic institution in Fairfield, Connecticut, that is dedicated to preparing students for meaningful, rewarding, and thriving careers. Our online undergraduate and graduate degree programs make it easier for working adult students to balance coursework with their professional obligations—allowing you to earn a credential that can result in promotions, higher salaries, greater value in the job marketplace, or even a new career!
The second largest Catholic university in New England, Sacred Heart is defined by the lifelong search for meaning, values, and intellectual growth. Professional and personal success is intertwined with the quest to build a better world for the common good. These core beliefs are reflected in our curriculum, mission, and culture. At Sacred Heart, you will receive a comprehensive education rooted in the liberal arts and Catholic intellectual tradition.
A Quality School with a Trusted Reputation
You can feel confident about an online degree from Sacred Heart University. We are a leader among Catholic institutions and recognized as one of the best college-level institutions in the country.
Accreditation and recognition for Sacred Heart includes:
- Regional accreditation by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)
- The John F. Welch College of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB-International) — less than 10% of business schools worldwide hold such distinguished accreditation in the field of management
- Our RN to BSN and MSN programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
- Second largest Catholic university in New England
- Named one of the top 30 master’s level colleges and universities in the North by U.S. News & World Report in the 2010 edition of America’s Best Colleges
- Included in the 2010 edition of the Princeton Review’s The Best 371 Colleges
Why Choose Sacred Heart?
Benefits of Sacred Heart’s online degree programs include the following:
Convenience and Flexibility
All degrees are completed online in a user-friendly format. You can easily arrange your course work around your own schedule.
Interactivity
Communicate with your professors and classmates in a unique, easy-to-use, virtual classroom setting.
Expert Instruction
Over 80% of our full-time faculty members hold the highest degree in their fields.
Affordability
We offer competitive tuition costs and work with students to identify all potential sources of financial aid.
Accreditation
Sacred Heart University is regionally accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (209 Burlington Road, Bedford, MA 01730; 781-271-0022).
