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.

Will My College Career Center Help Grad Students?

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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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Student Internship Spotlight: Bente Bogues

Name: Bente Bogues

Class Year: 2025

Major: Strategic Communication, PR & Advertising

Minor: Political Science & Business Management

Employer: State of Connecticut Judicial Branch

Location: Milford, CT

Position Title: Clerk’s Office (JD) Intern (Clerkship)

“After only working there one day, …

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Student Internship Spotlight: Mia Redick

Name: Mia Redick

Class Year: 2024

Major: Psychology

Minor: Criminal Justice

Employer: Read School

Location: Bridgeport, CT

Position Title: School Psychology Intern

“Shadowing the school psychologist at Read School was such an amazing experience for me, it assured me that …

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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

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
  • 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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