Political Science & Global Affairs

Political Science

The Political Science major gives students the opportunity to combine their interest in current events and issues with the knowledge and skills they will need to succeed as professionals working in government, politics or in business. Students can also complete a minor in Political Science.

Global Affairs

Globalization has brought about rapid change as citizens, governments, and markets worldwide have become increasingly interdependent. Today’s college graduates will need the knowledge, skills and abilities to thrive in a competitive, globalized economy. 

The major in Global Affairs responds to the demands of the 21st century by equipping students with competencies through a broad based and multidisciplinary program designed to prepare them for global engagement. It is designed for students who have strong international interests and wish to pursue those interests in a program of study. Sacred Heart University also offers a minor in Global Affairs.

Public Administration

The Master in Public Administration is a professional degree that prepares individuals for careers in the public sector, government agencies, human service organizations and non-profits. The MPA program consists of a total of 36 credits: a core curriculum of 24 credits and 12 credits of an elective curriculum that can be selected from the following options: non-profit management, emergency management and an individualized concentration of 4 electives from the list approved by the program director.

JD Program

Sacred Heart University offers a 3+3 Bachelor's & JD Program with Seton Hall University and Villanova University. Students can earn a Bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctor by completing all required credits for their degree program at Sacred Heart University within 3 years (90 credits). The balance of their undergraduate credits (30 credits) will be completed during their first year of law school at Seton Hall University or Villanova University. Students may also choose to complete the Law & Justice minor, which will help to develop the skills they will need to succeed in law school and covers many of the same concepts and themes.