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Sacred Heart University

Sacred Heart University

Upgrade Your Career with an Online Degree from 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.

Our online programs include:

RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Master of Science in Nursing

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)
  • 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


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 coursework 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.
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Accreditation

Sacred Heart University is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB-International), and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).




School Facts

Institutional Accrediting Agency Agency that determines the quality of education and training for an institution of higher education.
New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education

Address Physical location of institution's main/corporate office or headquarters.
5151 Park Ave.
Fairfield CT 06825

Delivery Format Is learning completed entirely online, and are there any special teaching methods?
Online

Technical Requirements Required hardware/software that you'll need in order to run the course software.
Must have access to a desktop or laptop computer with the following capabilities: Internet connection, email that supports attachments, printer, Office 97 suite or higher, and a sound card.

Geographic Restrictions Can you take the programs anywhere?
U.S. residents only

Loans Offered The types of loans can you make use of to help fund your education.
Scholarships, discounts, grants, employment, loans, or payment plans are available. FASFA code: 001403