Online Programs at Sacred Heart University
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Master’s / Counseling
Clinical Mental Health Counseling, MA
Built with CACREP standards as a foundation, the master’s in clinical mental health counseling program prepares mental health counselors to make a difference in the global community.
Master’s / Health
Communication Disorders Prerequisite Series
Prepare for admission to graduate programs in speech-language pathology.
Bachelor’s / Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice Part-Time Online Degree Completion, BS
Complete the criminal justice major in two years or less by taking online courses with convenient eight-week AHEAD terms.
Doctorate / Education
Educational Leadership, Ed.D.
Become a highly effective, holistic educational leader with an emphasis on social and emotional learning, trauma-sensitive classrooms and moral leadership.
Certificate / Education
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Our fully online program is a complete, four-level English language course available to students either in the U.S. or internationally.
Bachelor’s / General Studies
General Studies Part-Time Online Degree Completion, BA/BS
Earn a BA or BS in General Studies in two years or less by taking online courses with convenient eight-week AHEAD terms.
Bachelor’s / Health
Health Science Part-Time Online Degree Completion, BS
Build a solid foundation in core topics related to health professions and prepare for graduate study if desired.
Master’s / Health
Healthcare Informatics, MS
Study the economic, cultural and technological aspects of healthcare IT in order to use technology to streamline patient care and improve health outcomes.
Certificate / Nursing
Home Healthcare Management for RNs, Certificate
Meet the State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health (DPH) requirements for nurses in management positions in home health agencies.
Master’s / Education
MA in Higher Education & Student Affairs
Gain the knowledge and leadership skills to shape the college experience in this fully online program leading to a fast-paced, exciting career.
Master’s / Nursing
MSN
Explore health care policy and ethics, principles of health care research, and the underlying theories of contemporary nursing.
Master’s / Nursing
MSN: Clinical Nurse Leader
Advocate for superior patient care and lead a team of integrated health care professionals, including social workers, pharmacists, physicians and fellow nurses.
Master’s / Nursing
MSN: Nursing Education
Complement your clinical experience with teaching skills and learn to design curricula, evaluate your students and step into the role of instructor.
Master’s / Nursing
MSN: Nursing Management & Executive Leadership
Discover how to manage a budget, create and implement administrative processes, make certain your procedures meet professional and ethical standards, and more.
Master’s / Nursing
MSN: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
RNs with a BSN and two years of experience who are interested in advancing as psychiatric nurses can earn an online MSN at Sacred Heart.
Master’s / Nursing
MSN: Family Nurse Practitioner
Learn to conduct physical examinations, diagnose and treat common illnesses, and help patients take action to improve or maintain their personal well-being.
Certificate / Nursing
Nursing Education Graduate Certificate
Prepare to teach patients, families, student nurses, staff nurses and other healthcare providers.
Certificate / Nursing
Nursing Management & Executive Leadership Graduate Certificate
Become a nurse leader in a hospital, medical center or other healthcare setting.
Master’s / Health
Health Administration, Master (MHA)
Learn to lead and transform the healthcare industry by gaining practical skills to improve organizational efficiencies and patient care within your community.
Certificate / Counseling
Play Therapy, Certificate of Advanced Study
Learn to work with children and adolescents in a culturally responsive, developmentally appropriate neuro and attachment-informed manner.
Doctorate / Nursing
Post-Master’s Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
Earn nursing’s highest credential and prepare yourself to lead with this practice-focused doctoral program. Develop the expertise needed for the most advanced leadership and clinical roles.
Certificate / Nursing
Post-Master’s Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate
Prepare for certification as a family nurse practitioner from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).
Certificate / Nursing
Post-Master’s Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate
Gain the advanced clinical skills to address the mental and emotional needs of patients across their lifespan.
Bachelor’s / Health
Psychology Part-Time Online Degree Completion, BS
Our Part-Time Online Completion Option allows you to earn the BS in Psychology in two years or less by taking online courses with convenient eight-week AHEAD terms.
Master’s / Public Administration
Public Administration, MPA
Become an innovative leader and prepare to serve your community.
Bachelor’s / Nursing
RN-BSN
Develop the knowledge required for today’s nursing roles while gaining the personal touch you need to become an even better nurse for your patients.
Accelerated RN-BSN Available
Master’s / Nursing
RN-MSN
Gain access to top-tier nursing positions by earning both your BSN and MSN. Focus on providing exceptional patient care, or branch out into education, research, consulting, management and more.
5 SPECIALIZATIONS AVAILABLE
Master’s / Counseling
School Counseling, MA
Earn the degree and field experiences necessary to become an ethical data-driven school counselor and pursue licensure/certification in your state.
Bachelor’s / Communication
SCPRA Part-Time Online Degree Completion, BA
Complete the Strategic Communication, Public Relations and Advertising major online in two years with unique eight-week AHEAD terms.
Certificate / Education
Special Education, Certificate of Advanced Study
Learn the skills to plan, deliver and assess instruction for students with high incidence exceptionalities in accordance with special education law and best practices.