College of Arts and Sciences
Mark A. Beekey, Ph.D.
Dean
The College of Arts and Sciences is the largest and the most diverse of the five colleges at Sacred Heart University. The College offers Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees; as Associate in Arts and Liberal Arts degree; and a variety of minors and special programs.
The degrees are offered through the following academic departments: Art & Design, Biology, Catholic Studies, Chemistry, Communication Studies, Government, History, Languages & Literature, Mathematics, Media & Performing Arts, Philosophy, Theology & Religious Studies, Psychology, Social Work, and Sociology.
The College offers Master’s degrees in Chemistry, Film & Television Production, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Journalism & Media Production, Public Administration, Social Work, Sports Communication & Media, and Strategic Communication & Public Relations.
The College of Arts and Sciences strives to provide a learning environment that fosters the growth, development, and nurturing of the entire individual.
DEPARTMENT/
SCHOOL |
MAJOR |
CONCENTRATION/
TRACK |
MINOR |
| Biology |
Biology |
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Biology |
| Biology |
Coastal & Marine Science |
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| Biology |
Molecular & Cellular Biology |
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| Biology |
Neuroscience |
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Neuroscience |
| Biology |
STEM |
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| Catholic Studies |
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Catholic Studies |
| Chemistry |
Biochemistry |
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| Chemistry |
Chemistry |
Biochemistry |
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| Chemistry |
Chemistry |
Traditional |
Chemistry |
| School of Communication, Media & the Arts (SCMA) |
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Art & Design
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Art & Design |
Graphic Design |
Graphic Design |
| Art & Design |
Art & Design |
Illustration |
Illustration |
| Art & Design |
Art & Design |
Studio Art |
Studio Art |
| Communication Studies |
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Advertising Media & Public Relations |
| Communication Studies |
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eSports
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| Communication Studies |
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Health Communication |
| Communication Studies |
Sports Communication & Media |
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Sports Communication & Media |
| Communication Studies |
Strategic Communication, Public Relations & Advertising |
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| Media & Performing Arts |
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Dance
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| Media & Performing Arts |
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Digital Communication |
| Media & Performing Arts |
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Global Media & Communication |
| Media & Performing Arts |
Immersive Media &
Mixed Reality |
Interactive Filmaking |
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| Media & Performing Arts |
Immersive Media &
Mixed Reality |
Interactive Media & Animation |
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| Media & Performing Arts |
Media Arts |
Film & Television |
Film & Television |
| Media & Performing Arts |
Media Arts |
Journalism |
Journalism |
| Media & Performing Arts |
Media Arts |
Performing Arts |
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| Media & Performing Arts |
Music |
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Music |
| Media & Performing Arts |
Music |
Music Production |
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| Media & Performing Arts |
Music
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Performance |
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| Media & Performing Arts |
Theatre Arts |
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Theatre Arts |
| Media & Performing Arts |
Theatre Arts |
Acting |
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| Media & Performing Arts |
Theatre Arts |
Musical Theatre |
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European Studies |
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General Studies |
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| Government |
Criminal Justice |
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Criminal Justice |
| Government |
Global Studies |
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Global Studies |
| Government |
Political Science |
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Political Science |
| History |
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American History |
| History |
History |
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History |
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Irish Studies |
Languages & Literature
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English |
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English |
| Languages & Literature |
English |
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Health Humanities |
| Languages & Literature |
English |
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Writing |
| Languages & Literature |
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Italian |
| Languages & Literature |
Spanish |
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Spanish |
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Latin American Studies |
| Mathematics |
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Actuarial Science |
| Mathematics |
Mathematics |
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Mathematics |
| Mathematics |
Mathematics |
Actuarial Science |
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| Mathematics |
Mathematics |
Data Science |
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| Mathematics |
Mathematics |
Traditional |
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Middle Eastern Studies |
| Philosophy, Theology, & Religious Studies |
Philosophy |
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Philosophy |
| Philosophy, Theology, & Religious Studies |
Theology &
Religious Studies |
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Theology &
Religious Studies |
| Psychology |
Psychology |
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Psychology |
| School of Social Work |
Social Work |
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Social Work |
| Sociology |
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Anthropology |
| Sociology |
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Human Rights &
Social Justice |
| Sociology |
Sociology |
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Sociology |
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Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies |