SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY

Fairfield, Connecticut
University College/Continuing Education
http://onlinelearning.sacredheart.edu

Sacred Heart University was founded in 1963. It is accredited by New England Association of Schools and Colleges. It first offered distance learning courses in 1997. In fall 2003, there were 350 students enrolled in distance learning courses. Institutionally administered financial aid is available to distance learners.

Services Distance learners have accessibility to academic advising, bookstore, campus computer network, career placement assistance, e-mail services, library services, tutoring.

Contact Edward Donato, Associate Dean of University College, Sacred Heart University, 5151 Park Avenue, Fairfield, CT 06825. Telephone: 203-371-7836. Fax: 203-365-7500. E-mail: [email protected].

DEGREES AND AWARDS

BSN Nursing

MSHA Geriatric Rehabilitation and Wellness

MSN Nursing–Patient Care Services Administration–Family Nurse Practitioner

COURSE SUBJECT AREAS OFFERED OUTSIDE OF DEGREE PROGRAMS

Undergraduate— biological and physical sciences; business administration and management; chemistry; communications, general; computer and information sciences, general; computer science; English composition; English language and literature/letters, other; fine arts and art studies; foreign languages and literatures; foreign languages and literatures, other; health professions and related sciences, other; history; international business; liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities; marketing management and research; music; philosophy; philosophy and religion; physical sciences, general; political science and government; religion/religious studies; religious education; social sciences and history, other.

Special Message

Sacred Heart University offers 3 online degree programs and numerous undergraduate courses in art, business, chemistry, communications, computer science, English, history, mathematics, media studies, music, philosophy, political science, psychology, religion, Spanish, and sports management.

For nurses wishing to complete their undergraduate degree, the RN to BSN Program, accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, requires 57 credits in nursing; up to 30 credits may be awarded for previous nursing work. An undergraduate certificate program in home health care management for RNs is available online. For information, students should contact Alma Haluch (telephone: 203-371-7715, e-mail: [email protected]).

Through online work, students can meet all graduate degree requirements for the MSN in patient care services and about 40 percent of the requirements for the MSN family nurse practitioner or may just work on an MSN. For information, students should contact Tatum Krause (telephone: 203-365-4750, e-mail: [email protected]).

Online MS in geriatric rehabilitation and wellness students may choose either a 24- or 36-month study plan. Students should contact Michelle Lusardi (telephone: 203-365-4721, e-mail: [email protected]).

Meeting the need for computer-literate teachers, Sacred Heart offers an education technology program with a cross-endorsement in computer technology. MBA prerequisites are available online. The Sports Business University provides business training in leadership skills for the sports industry.

Benefits for online students include full online or in-person use of the University library, small classes, personal online-help advisers to assist with technical questions or problems, a free Internet e-mail account, online book-ordering privileges, and free e-portfolio server space and software.

Courses are offered year-round, on a semester-based calendar. There is also an intensive program for those who want to earn credits on a faster schedule.

Founded in 1963, Sacred Heart is a high-quality, independent, locally oriented University led and staffed by laity serving a regional, national, and international purpose. With a dynamic link to adult and corporate communities, it serves adults in their quest for knowledge, continuous learning, and personal, professional, and spiritual growth.

For further information or assistance, students should contact Edward Donato, Associate Dean, University College, Sacred Heart University (telephone: 203-371-7836, e-mail: [email protected]).

Graduate— accounting; business administration and management; computer science; economics; education, general; financial management and services; gerontology; health professions and related sciences, other; marketing management and research; mathematics; nursing.