Government, Public Administration & Law

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.

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How We Found Our Internship: Tips for Winter Break Success

Published on December 12, 2024

By Tessa Carminucci & Angelina Lanni

As graduate assistants in the Center for Career and Professional Development and current MBA students, we’ve been in your shoes—navigating the internship search while balancing school, life, and other priorities. In this blog, we’re …

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Learn to Intern | 11.5.24

Published on November 21, 2024

This past month, the Center for Career and Professional Development hosted the Learn to Intern Panel, in which selected speakers provided insight into a diverse array of professional experiences ranging from those in the healthcare field, to public relations. Moderated …

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10 Tips to Make the Most of your College Career Fair

Published on October 3, 2024

Handshake | Blog

All the advice you need to succeed before, during, and after your career fair.

Career fairs offer many opportunities to advance your career search. It’s a chance to practice your networking skills and get comfortable having professional conversations. …

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Bill Davis

Alumni

Director of Government Affairs Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health – US

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Lesley DeNardis

Faculty

MPA Program. Associate Professor, Department of Government Sacred Heart University

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Adyel Duran ’17

Alumni

Education Program Specialist US Department of Education

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Timothy McCranor

Alumni

Washington, D.C.
Academic Programs Manager, Adjunct Professor Institute of World Politics

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Brian Rojee

Alumni

Deputy Chief of Police Milford Police Department

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Gary Rose, Ph.D.

Faculty

Professor and Chairman, Department of Government Sacred Heart University

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Gary Turco ’03

Alumni

State Representative State of Connecticut

Katya Valasek

Community Member

Director of Admissions Seton Hall University School of Law

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

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