Here you can explore careers dedicated to public service. Whether you are interested in a profession that enforces laws and policies or promotes political and social change; individuals interested in this career community tend to have an overarching desire to improve society. Individuals who pursue careers in government, public administration & law will attain competencies in intercultural communication, writing, research, conflict resolution, logical reasoning, critical thinking, data analysis, and public relations.

  • Legal Intern, State of Connecticut Department of Correction
  • Intern, U.S. Marshals Service
  • Police Intern, Fairfield Police Department
  • Secret Service Intern, U.S. Secret Service
  • Intern, Public Defenders Office
  • Juvenile Probation Intern, Bridgeport Juvenile Superior Court
  • Behavioral Psych Unit Intern, Stamford Health
  • Legislative Intern, Connecticut General Assembly
  • Intern, UNICEF Humanitarian Action for Children
  • Agency Liaison Intern, Office of Presidential Correspondence, The White House
  • Legal Assistant Intern, The Lebedevitch Law Firm, LLC
  • Intern, Committee on Veterans Affairs, U.S. House of Representatives
  • Human Rights & Labor Intern, United Nations Global Compact
  • Intern, Adoptive & Foster Families of Maine
  • Law (i.e. attorney for federal, state or local government)
  • City, Community, Regional Planning
  • Security and Protection (i.e. law enforcement, compliance officer, investigations coordinator, probation officer) 
  • Foreign Service Officer
  • Public Information Officer
  • Legislators
  • Policy Analysts 

9 Job Search Tips for College Seniors

By Sarah Wood, U.S. News & World Report

Students should look to their college’s career center for help, especially in shaky economic times.

As a college senior, the process of applying for postgraduate jobs can vary depending on the industry…
Here are …

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How Can Seniors Use Handshake After Graduation? 

By Emily DeRenzo ’27, Career Ambassador

As a senior, it is likely you may be familiar with Handshake, the central platform that the Center for Career and Professional Development utilizes to support students, alumni, and employers in their career development …

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A Day in the Life of a Career Ambassador: More Than Just Resumes

By Anna Macaulay ’25, Career Ambassador

Most mornings, my shift as a Career Ambassador at the Center for Career & Professional Development begins like any other student job—clocking in on Dayforce. But what comes after that is far from ordinary. …

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Success Stories

Community Network

  • Director of Government Affairs Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health – US
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  • MPA Program. Associate Professor, Department of Government Sacred Heart University
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  • Education Program Specialist US Department of Education
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  • Washington, D.C.
  • Academic Programs Manager, Adjunct Professor Institute of World Politics
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  • Deputy Chief of Police Milford Police Department
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  • Professor and Chairman, Department of Government Sacred Heart University
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Gary Turco ’03

Alumni
  • State Representative State of Connecticut

Katya Valasek

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  • Director of Admissions Seton Hall University School of Law
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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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  • 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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