With the dual degree program, you’ll earn a bachelor’s degree and your Master of Science in organizational development & psychology in just five years.
Build a foundation for a successful career with a dual degree in organizational development & psychology
In the dual degree organizational development & psychology program, students earn a bachelor’s and a master’s degree, preparing them for professional success across industries, workplace environments and career paths. Students study how people behave in organizations of all sizes and how to apply that knowledge to create happier, healthier and more productive workplaces.
Dual degree students are guaranteed admission to Sacred Heart’s Master of Science in organizational development & psychology provided they continue, as undergraduate students, to meet program-specific criteria to progress into graduate program enrollment.
Ready to accelerate your path and maximize your investment? Sacred Heart University’s combined bachelor’s–master’s program allows you to earn both degrees in just five years—preparing you for a dynamic, in-demand field focused on people, performance and organizational success.
Today’s organizations are prioritizing strong workplace cultures, effective leadership and employee engagement more than ever. Professionals in organizational development and psychology play a critical role in helping organizations adapt, grow and thrive—making this a rapidly expanding career path across industries.
At SHU, you’ll gain the strategic skills, real-world experience and practical expertise needed to make an immediate impact in any organization.
Rooted in the science of workplace behavior, you’ll learn to:
As undergraduates, students have an academic adviser, as well as other faculty and counseling resources, to help them stay on track and progress toward their graduate degree. Industry-specific events and student clubs enable undergraduate students to become more deeply involved in their graduate field.
Students who participate in dual degree programs may save on tuition costs as compared to completing a separate graduate program.
When you take advantage of the dual degree program, your spot in graduate school is already reserved. There’s no need for last-minute applications to graduate schools during the final months of senior year.
Graduates are prepared for high-impact roles focused on people, performance and organizational success. Common career paths include:
This field continues to grow and evolve as organizations invest more into employee experience, culture and leadership development.
Students must meet program-specific guidelines to progress through the dual degree program and enroll in the organizational development & psychology program.
They include:
This dual degree option is open to students in any undergraduate major, except for nursing and interdisciplinary studies.
Prospective first-year students may contact:
Undergraduate Admissions
203-371-7880
enroll@sacredheart.edu
Current dual degree students may contact:
Graduate Admissions
203-365-7619
gradstudies@sacredheart.edu
