Healthcare & Public Health

The Healthcare & Public Health Career Community is geared towards providing resources and tools to those interested in working within the health professions.  Learn about academic requirements, internships, student organizations and other ways to help provide you with a competitive edge upon entering the field.  

No Work Experience? Here’s What to Highlight Instead

By: Keith Spencer, Career Expert via College Recruiter

How am I supposed to get a job when I don’t have anything to put on my resume?

It’s a common concern for college students and recent grads. If even entry-level roles …

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From One Student to Another: Here’s Why the Center for Career & Professional Development is a Game-Changer

By Olivia Petrucci, Career Ambassador 2023-2025

Coming from a recent alumni, your time here at Sacred Heart University really does fly by. While you may believe you have all the time in the world to worry about your post-graduation plans, …

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Proven tips for landing a job after graduation

By Keith Spencer, Career Expert at FlexJobs

Graduating from college is an exciting milestone. It marks the beginning of a new chapter and gives you a well-earned moment to celebrate everything you’ve accomplished. At the same time, it often brings a …

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Megan Adornato ’06

Alumni
  • Senior Vice President, Global Well-being Design & Strategy Citi
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Josh Belluche ’20, ’24

Alumni
  • Intensive Care Nurse Nuvance Health
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Meredith Bertoni ’19

Alumni
  • Clinical Trial Associate II Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc
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Dixie Douville

Faculty
  • Clinical Associate Professor    Sacred Heart University  
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Christina Gunther

Faculty
  • Director, Global Health Programs & Health Science Program    Sacred Heart University   
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Daniel Remiszewski

Community Member
  • Connecticut, Bridgeport
  • Owner Northeast Medical Institute
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Valerie Wherley

Faculty
  • Director, Pre-Health Advisement/Advanced Lecturer Sacred Heart University   
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Amanda Witkowski ’20

Alumni
  • Candidate-Doctor of Medicine St, George's University
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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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Contact & Location

Phone
(203) 371-7971
Email
careerdev@sacredheart.edu
Address

Linda E. McMahon Student Commons, 2nd Floor
5151 Park Avenue
Fairfield, CT 06825

Center Hours

Monday 8:30am-5:00pm
Tuesday 8:30am-5:00pm
Wednesday 8:30am-5:00pm
Thursday 8:30am-5:00pm
Friday 8:30am-5:00pm