The Major Field (30–58 credits)
The major provides the student an area of specialty as preparation for a career or as a foundation for graduate study.
Several baccalaureate majors offer multiple specialization programs. One half of the credits for the student’s major must be completed at Sacred Heart University. Sacred Heart University offers the following baccalaureate major programs, with concentration options listed after the major:
A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required for the major with no individual course grade below a C.
College of Arts and Sciences
- Art & Design: General Art for Education; Graphic Design; Illustration; Studio Art
- Biology
- Biochemistry
- Chemistry
- Coastal & Marine Science
- Communication Studies: Advertising & Public Relations; Sports Communication
- Criminal Justice
- Digital Communications
- English: Literature; Writing
- General Studies
- Global Studies
- History
- Mathematics
- Media Arts: Film, Television, & Media; Journalism; Performing Arts
- Molecular & Cellular Biology
- Neuroscience
- Philosophy
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Sports Communication & Media
- STEM
- Strategic Communication, Public Relations & Advertising
- Theatre Arts: Acting; Musical Theatre
- Theology & Religious Studies
Isabelle Farrington College of Education
Undergraduates who are interested in becoming teachers apply to the five-year program during sophomore year. They select a major in the content area in the College of Arts and Sciences (or major in Interdisciplinary Studies), take courses in the Farrington College of Education during their sophomore, junior, and senior years, and complete teacher certification requirements (including student teaching) and a Master of Arts in Teaching degree during a fifth year.
- Interdisciplinary Studies
Jack Welch College of Business
- Accounting
- Business Economics
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Cybersecurity
- Finance
- Game Design and Development
- Hotel, Resort and Tourism Management
- Information Technology
- Management
- Marketing
- Sport Management
College of Health Professions
- Exercise Science
- Health Science
College of Nursing
- Nursing (4 year)
- Nursing RN-BSN
- Nursing RN-MSN
Electives (0–36 credits)
Electives are courses offered by the University in subject areas that interest the student. Electives should be selected in consultation with the student’s academic advisor.
Students majoring in any discipline may also elect courses in the following pre- professional areas: Pre-Law, Pre-Medical/Pre-Dental, Pre-Occupational Therapy, Pre-Optometry, Pre-Physical Therapy, Pre-Speech-Language Pathology, and Pre-Veterinary. Qualified students may also elect courses in the Thomas More Honors Program or in Education. These are explained in the Academic Enhancement Programs chapter in this catalog.
No more than 8 credits in Applied Music may be used for free electives.