Overview

Department of Health Science / Department of Health Science is located in Fairfield, CT, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration
Master of Science (MS)	Healthcare informatics

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	38

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?
Distance learning programs available?	No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Comp Exam Required for some

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

73

Applied

71

Accepted

18

Enrolled

Applying

75

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Requirements	Bachelor's degree, minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0, personal essay, two letters of recommendation, resume

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Types of financial support available	Graduate Assistantships

Student Body

61

Total Graduate Students

52%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	6.56%
Black or African American	14.75%
White or Caucasian	9%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	6.56%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	1.64%
Unknown	8.2%

Gender

Male (36%)

Female (63%)

Faculty

13

Total faculty

Full-time - 2

Part-time - 11

Male (10)

Female (3)

Location & Contact

Address 5151 Park Avenue
https://www.sacredheart.edu/
Fairfield, CT  6825
United States

Contact Dr. Stephen C. Burrows
Chair, Health Science and Leadership/Program Director, Healthcare Informatics
Email: burrowss@sacredheart.edu
Phone: 203-416-3948
Fax: 203-416-3951

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