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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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10 Things to Do in College to Prepare for Your Career

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College is more than lectures, late-night study sessions, and exams; it’s a launchpad for your future career. Here are 10 ways to make the most of your time in college to lay the groundwork for a fulfilling career …

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Why College Freshmen Should Start Searching For Internships Early

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If you’re like most first-year college students right now, you may be thinking, “Life is good, my courses are all set, and there’s nothing else on the horizon except for next weekend’s beach blanket bingo …

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Community Network

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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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
  • 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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careerdev@sacredheart.edu
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Fairfield, CT 06825

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