Strategic Partnerships

Sacred Heart’s graduate, undergraduate and certificate programs provide opportunities for partnerships with national and local organizations in a wide range of disciplines. We work with partners who share mission-driven goals, provide engagement opportunities and create long-term strategic relationships that advance the institution and partner. SHU can help you improve your organization with customized academic programs and training, world-class facilities, talented interns, cutting-edge research and faculty experts.

Benefits of Establishing A Relationship with the Farrington College of Education & Human Development (FCEHD)

• Our students are skilled and ready to take advantage of internships, co-ops and professional learning opportunities.
• Our faculty and students conduct meaningful research, providing crucial data and insights for your organization.
• Our world-class labs and learning facilities are the perfect space for employee training, recruiting events and outreach.
• Teacher and administrator education, graduate degrees and certificates and professional development are available—for a day or for a semester. Customize programs to meet the needs of your organization.
• Employee learners enjoy tuition discounts.

Facilities

Sacred Heart’s West Campus—home to the FCEHD—is designed to provide myriad ways for students, faculty, clients and our community partners across disciplines to collaborate. Our exceptional learning facilities feature dedicated spaces that offer ample opportunities for training, team efforts and innovation. The FCEHD hosts several industry-specific conferences in the West Campus Guest House.

West Campus is also home to:

• Institute for Play Therapy and Expressive Arts Education and Research
• Teacher Leader Fellowship Academy
• Computer Science Professional Learning Action Network (CS-PLAN)
• Project {FUTURE}
• Center of Excellence for Belonging & Leadership

Integrated Educational Partnerships

The FCEHD has built strong strategic partnerships with many of the K-12 schools and districts in the region, counseling centers and educational businesses. The FCEHD has special residency programs with the local school districts, guaranteeing employment for those students upon graduation. These internships, placements and partnerships provide unparalleled, dynamic real-world experience for students and ensure they have the skills to excel.

More Information

For more information about partnering with the Farrington College of Education & Human Development, visit Strategic Partnerships or contact: