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 academic requirements, internships, student organizations and other ways to help provide you with a competitive edge upon entering the field.

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Career assessment and custom tools are not just for undergraduates

Many think that college campus career centers are for undergraduates looking for résumé-writing help and mock interviews. That’s true, but those offerings and …

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Alumni Career Spotlight: Evan Miller

Name: Evan Miller

Class Year: 2016

Major: Psychology

Employer: Rye Neck High School

Location: Mamaroneck, NY

Position Title: School Counselor

“The School Counseling applicant pool is overly saturated with very limited positions. Take time while in your undergrad and graduate …

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Student Internship Spotlight: Sydney Stavraka

Name: Sydney Stavraka

Class Year: 2025

Major: Social Work

Employer: Family & Children’s Agency

Location: Norwalk, CT

Position Title: ASPIRE Program Intern

“I learned so much by interning at Family and Children’s Agency and have made many connections that I …

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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.

 

  • First Destination
  • Top Employers
  • Starting Salary
  • Employment Locations
  • Top Universities
  • Degree Types
  • Fields of Study

First Destination

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

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