Sacred Heart University

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About

Sacred Heart University, the second-largest independent Catholic university in New England, offers more than 70 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and certificate programs on its main campus. Sacred Heart also has satellites in Connecticut, Luxembourg and Ireland. Rooted in the 2,000-year-old Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts, Sacred Heart embraces a vision for social justice, and educates students in mind, body and spirit to prepare them personally and professionally to make a difference in the global community. More than 8,500 students attend the University’s five colleges, which includes the Isabelle Farrington College of Education. Consistently recognized for excellence, The Princeton Review includes SHU in its guides, Best 382 Colleges–2018 Edition, “Best in the Northeast” and Best 267 Business Schools–2018 Edition. It also placed SHU on its lists for “Best College Theater” and “Most Engaged in Community Service,” each of which comprises only 20 U.S. schools. U.S. News & World Report ranks SHU in its Best Colleges 2018 guidebook and calls SHU the fourth “Most Innovative School” in the North. The Chronicle of Higher Education also names SHU one of the fastest-growing Roman Catholic universities in its 2016 almanac.

College or University
Fairfield

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Sacred Heart University not only afforded me with the education and path to my career today, but an opportunity to make life long friends and start a family.

Chris Carr

It is hard to put into words the emotions I feel graduating from the Isabelle Farrington College of Education. I have made friendships to last a lifetime, recieved a first class education, and built relationships with my professors that have helped me grow and succeed as a future teacher

Julia Pedersen

I was able to co-teach with an amazing mentor for a full academic year. What I really like about the Residency Program is that you are allowed to grow and learn with the same cohort of students. I learned how to teach kids remotely, and even learned how to comfortably use applications I had never used before.

Clarissa B

Sacred Heart University not only afforded me with the education and path to my career today, but an opportunity to make life long friends and start a family.

Chris Carr

Programs

Bachelor’s & certification

5-year Bachelor and Master of Arts in Teaching

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From 60 to 66 months
Program Duration
In-person
Program Format
Pre-Test Required
Yes

Relevant Links

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Program Info

Sacred Heart University's Five-Year Program is available to undergraduates who are interested in pursuing a professional career in teaching. This innovative program offers a bachelor's degree in an academic major, initial teaching certification and a master's degree. The program also includes a school-based experience where students will gain valuable knowledge and build professional relationships. TomTest002

Upcoming Deadlines

Deadlines
Program Start

Rolling Deadline
Fall

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Application Fee & Annual Tuition

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$23,550
In State Tuition
$23,550
Out of State Tuition
$75
Application Fee

Ways to Lower Your Costs

Students at Sacred Heart University have reduced the cost of their program using these methods. Check with Sacred Heart University to see if you can, too!

Amount

Description

Varies

Grants, Stipends, Scholarships

Endowed Scholarships

Isabelle T. Farrington Award—Available to students in the junior or senior class who demonstrate superior academic performance and potential and have a sincere interest in and practice of the principles of citizenship and religion for which Sacred Heart University has been established.
Sandra Lynn Nobili Award—Given to a Catholic student entering senior year and planning a career in elementary education. The recipient must have a cumulative average of 3.0 or better.
Robert M. Paul Award—Available to full-time undergraduate students. Preference is given to a Bridgeport Catholic high school graduate who has demonstrated financial need.

Termed Scholarship

Noyce Scholarship Award - Available to students in the junior or senior class who seek certification in Secondary Biology or Mathematics and agree to teach in a high-needs school upon completion of the five-year program. Scholarship extends to the graduate year (3 years).

Work Study, Working While Still Enrolled

The Internship/School-based experience is designed for Sacred Heart University undergraduates who plan to achieve initial certification as an elementary or secondary teacher. During the fifth year, candidates can serve as interns in public schools for 180 days, a full school year. Six credits of student teaching is fulfilled during 50 of those internship days. Participation in the internship will cover the cost of tuition for 30 graduate credits. More information available here.

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Certifications

Biology 4-12
Chemistry 4-12
Elementary Education Pre-K-6
English Language Arts 4-12
History 4-12
Mathematics 4-12
Science 4-12
Spanish 4-12
Special Education Pre-K-12
World Languages 4-12

For more information, visit: Admissions

Program Semesters/Steps Overview

Candidates in the five-year program complete their foundational core, two courses in the Catholic Intellectual Tradition and their Liberal Arts Explorations in the first two years while starting their content area major. In their junior and senior years, candidates take 21 credits towards their teacher certification requirements.

Program Hallmarks

Stats

Gender

Male
Female

10%

90%

Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaskan Native
Asian
Black
Hispanic/Latino
Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander
White
Two or more races