Education, Non-Profit & Human Services

The Education, Non-Profit & Human Services Career Community is geared towards providing resources and tools to those interested in working within the education, non-profit and human services sectors.  These industries, often referred to as “Helping professions” provide various settings for employment. Learn about internships, resources and other ways to help provide you with a competitive edge upon entering the field.

How Volunteering for a Habitat for Humanity Spring Break Trip Cultivates Essential Skills Employers are Seeking

“Your peers are currently sitting on a beach in Florida, and yet here you are, in Bear Creek, North Carolina, spending your spring break building a house and building hope”- this statement was reiterated over the course of the week …

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What You Need to Know About Becoming an Education Major

Education majors learn the theory and art of teaching to help make an impact inside and outside the classroom.

By Katie Bascuas

Education majors explore the ways people learn and how best to teach others. If preparing to work in …

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Career & Internship Fair | 10.18.23

Article by Anna McGrade
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The Spectrum Newspaper

On Wednesday, Oct. 18, Sacred Heart University’s, Center for Career and Professional Development held its annual Career and Internship Fair. This fair invited employers from many different companies to …

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Career Outcomes

Outcome data for Sacred Heart University is obtained through the Center for Career & Professional Development, in accordance with national standards. We extend our First-Destination survey to students who have received Bachelor’s Degrees in the respective year are surveyed from the time of graduation, to 12-months following graduation.

 

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First Destination

SHU Pioneers pursue a variety of careers paths after graduation; most recent respondents indicated they are:

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What Can I Do With This Major?

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(203) 371-7971
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careerdev@sacredheart.edu
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Linda E. McMahon Student Commons, 2nd Floor
5151 Park Avenue
Fairfield, CT 06825

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Monday 8:30am-5:00pm
Tuesday 8:30am-5:00pm
Wednesday 8:30am-5:00pm
Thursday 8:30am-5:00pm
Friday 8:30am-5:00pm