Fairfield University

Accounting

A post-baccalaureate certificate in accounting for students who already hold a bachelor's degree.

Accounting

A 30-credit program preparing students for professional accounting careers and CPA licensure.

Accounting

A 15-credit post-master's Certificate of Advanced Study in accounting.

Accounting

Accounting is a bachelor's degree program offered at Fairfield University.

Accounting Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Advanced Practice Nursing

American Studies

American Studies is a bachelor's degree program offered at Fairfield University.

American Studies

Applied Behavior Analysis

Applied Mathematics

Applied Psychology--Foundations of Advanced Psychology

Applied Statistics

A 12-credit graduate certificate in the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of numerical data.

Applied Statistics

Art History and Visual Culture

Art History and Visual Culture is a bachelor's degree program offered at Fairfield University.

Behavioral Neuroscience

The department offers a BS in Behavioral Neuroscience examining the biological bases of behavior.

Bilingual Education

A 30-credit Sixth Year Certificate in bilingual education.

Bilingual Education

A 33-credit program preparing educators in bilingual education with a concentration in leadership in English acquisition pedagogy.

Biochemistry

The bachelor of science degree in biochemistry integrates coursework in chemistry and biology; an ACS-certified curriculum option is also available.

Biology

Biology is a bachelor's degree program offered at Fairfield University.

Biomedical Engineering

The Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering applies engineering principles to biology and medicine, including biomechanics, biomedical instrumentation, imaging, and medical device design.

Biomedical Engineering

A 30-credit master's program in biomedical engineering.

Business

Business Administration

A flexible graduate business degree with multiple concentrations preparing students for management and leadership roles.

Business Administration

A practice-oriented executive doctorate (DBA) for experienced professionals who hold an MBA or business master's degree and have substantial managerial experience.

Business Analytics

A 12-credit graduate certificate in business analytics.

Business Analytics

Business Analytics

A STEM-designated program developing critical skills in data- and model-driven management decision-making.

Business Analytics

Business Analytics is a bachelor's degree program offered at Fairfield University.

Business Essentials

A 12-credit graduate certificate ('Mini-MBA') covering core business fundamentals.

Business Essentials

Business Intelligence

A 12-credit graduate certificate in business intelligence.

Business Intelligence

Certificate in Financial Planning Program

Chemistry

The bachelor of science degree in chemistry provides a rigorous foundation in the chemical sciences; an ACS-certified curriculum option is also available.

Classroom Technology Integration

A graduate certificate in classroom technology integration.

Clinical Mental Health Counseling

A 60-credit CACREP-accredited program preparing students for licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Connecticut.

Clinical Mental Health Counseling

A Sixth Year Certificate (SYC) for those with a master's degree in counseling seeking a different specialization within counseling.

Clinical Nutrition

A practice-focused clinical nutrition doctorate (DCN); the Post-Baccalaureate pathway prepares students to become Registered Dietitian Nutritionists.

Communication

A 36-credit program offering advanced study in communication theory, research, and professional practice for careers in strategic, organizational, and media communication.

Communication

Communication is a bachelor's degree program offered at Fairfield University.

Communication Disorders

Comprehensive Special Education PK-12

Computer Engineering

Computer Science

Computer Science and Finance (Dual Major)

An interdisciplinary dual major combining computer science and finance; because it is not a dual degree, students declare their credential as either a BA in Computer Science or a BS in Finance.

Computer Science (BA)

The BA in Computer Science provides a flexible curriculum grounded in a strong liberal arts core, with optional concentrations in Computer Engineering or Software Engineering.

Computer Science (BS)

The ABET-accredited BS in Computer Science focuses on advanced practices of computer science, with optional concentrations in Computer Engineering or Software Engineering.

Creative Writing

A 12-credit post-baccalaureate certificate ('The Prologue') providing focused study in the craft of creative writing.

Creative Writing

Creative Writing

A 60-credit, two-year low-residency Master of Fine Arts in which students develop their craft across genres and complete a book-length creative thesis.

Creative Writing

Curriculum and Instruction

The Bachelor of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction prepares students for teacher certification and is offered with Elementary Education and Special Education tracks.

Cyber Security

A 12-credit, four-course graduate certificate in cyber security.

Cybersecurity (MBA)

An MBA program focused on the management of cybersecurity in organizations.

Cybersecurity (MS)

A 30-credit master's program in cybersecurity for information technology professionals and related fields.

Data Science

A 30-credit master's program in data science and big data technologies.

Data Science and Big Data Technologies

A 12-credit, four-course graduate certificate in data science and big data technologies.

Data Science & Big Data Technologies

Digital Journalism

The Bachelor of Arts degree in Digital Journalism prepares students for reporting and storytelling across digital media platforms.

Doctor of Nursing Practice

Dual Degree BS/MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering

Dual Degree BS/MS in Software Engineering

Dyslexia Interventionist

Early Childhood Studies

Economics (BA)

The Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics offered through the College of Arts and Sciences.

Economics (BS)

The Bachelor of Science in Economics offered through the Dolan School of Business.

Educational Leadership

A Doctor of Education (EdD) with concentrations in Teacher Leadership and in Higher Education Administration.

Educational Leadership

Educational Technology

A master's program preparing educators to integrate technology into teaching and learning; a school library media specialist cross-endorsement track is available.

Educational Technology

A Sixth Year Certificate in educational technology.

Electrical and Computer Engineering

A 30-credit master's program in electrical and computer engineering.

Electrical Engineering

An ABET-accredited program covering circuits, electronics, signals and systems, and power, with an optional concentration in Computer Engineering.

Elementary Education

A master's program preparing candidates for Connecticut initial certification in elementary education; also offered as a five-year integrated bachelor's/master's pathway.

Elementary Education Grades 1- 6

English

English is a bachelor's degree program offered at Fairfield University.

Entrepreneurship Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Entry to Practice Nursing (MEPN)

Environmental Studies

Environmental Studies is a bachelor's degree program offered at Fairfield University.

Executive Doctor of Nursing Practice

Family Nurse Practitioner

Family Nurse Practitioner

Family Studies

A 33-credit advanced educational track in early childhood, human development, interpersonal relations, and family studies.

Film, Television, and Media Arts

Film, Television, and Media Arts is a bachelor's degree program offered at Fairfield University.

Finance

A 30-credit program developing advanced knowledge of financial theory and practice, with specialization options.

Finance

Finance is a bachelor's degree program offered at Fairfield University.

Finance

Finance/Financial Management

Finance/Financial Management

Financial Mathematics

A 12-credit graduate certificate in the mathematical methods used in finance.

Financial Mathematics

Financial Planning & Analysis

Financial Planning and Analysis

A 12-credit graduate certificate in financial planning and analysis.

Financial Technology

A program focused on the intersection of finance and technology (fintech).

Foundations in Education

A Sixth Year Certificate in the foundations of education.

French

French is a bachelor's degree program offered at Fairfield University.

General Management

German

German is a bachelor's degree program offered at Fairfield University.

Graduate Certificate in Sexual & Gender Minority Health

Healthcare Administration

A 43-credit program preparing students for leadership and administrative roles in healthcare organizations.

Health Communication

Health Studies

History

History is a bachelor's degree program offered at Fairfield University.

Human Resources Management

Individually Designed Major

A student-designed interdisciplinary major developed with faculty advisors, requiring a minimum of ten courses.

Industrial/Organizational Psychology

Applies psychological principles and research methods to workplace issues such as personnel selection, training, performance, and organizational development.

Information and Cyber Security

Information Systems & Operations Management

Information Technology Certificate

Instructional Design

A graduate certificate in instructional design.

Instructional Design

A master's program focused on the design of effective instruction and learning experiences.

Integrated Business and Engineering

The BS in Integrated Business and Engineering combines business and engineering coursework.

Integration of Spirituality and Religion in Counseling

A 12-credit, four-course certificate in the integration of religion and spirituality in counseling.

Integration of Spirituality & Religion in Counseling

Interior Decorating Certificate

Interior Design

A 63-credit program preparing students for professional careers in interior design through studio, technical, and research coursework.

International Business

International Business is a bachelor's degree program offered at Fairfield University.

International Studies

International Studies is a bachelor's degree program offered at Fairfield University.

Italian

Italian is a bachelor's degree program offered at Fairfield University.

Leadership in Education Technology

Learning Design & Technology

Liberal and Professional Studies

A flexible degree completion program in which students may earn a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science by completing a minimum of 120 credits.

Liberal Studies

Management

Management is a bachelor's degree program offered at Fairfield University.

Management

A 30-credit program developing management and leadership competencies for business professionals.

Management of Technology

A 30-credit master's program combining engineering and business coursework to prepare technology leaders.

Marketing

Marketing is a bachelor's degree program offered at Fairfield University.

Marketing

Marketing Analytics

Marketing Analytics and Strategy

A 12-credit graduate certificate in marketing analytics and strategy.

Marketing Analytics and Strategy

Marketing Analytics & Strategy

Marketing Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Marriage and Family Therapy

A 60-credit COAMFTE-accredited program preparing candidates for licensure as marriage and family therapists.

Mathematics

A 30-credit program built on a common core plus proof-intensive coursework and electives, with options in applied and financial mathematics.

Mathematics

Mathematics is a bachelor's degree program offered at Fairfield University.

MBA in Public Accounting

MBA Prep Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Mechanical Engineering

An ABET-accredited program covering statics, dynamics, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and machine design, with optional Aerospace or Automation, Robotics and Manufacturing concentrations.

Mechanical Engineering

A 30-credit master's program in mechanical engineering.

Mechatronics Engineering

A multidisciplinary ABET-accredited program combining mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, control systems, and computer science to create intelligent systems and products.

Music

Music is a bachelor's degree program offered at Fairfield University.

Network Technology

A 12-credit, four-course graduate certificate in network technology.

Network Technology

Non-Profit Management

A 12-credit graduate certificate in the management of nonprofit organizations.

Non-Profit Management

Nurse Anethesia

Nurse-Midwifery

Nursing

A master's program offering tracks including nurse practitioner specialties (family, psychiatric), nursing leadership, and entry into the practice of nursing.

Nursing

All nursing students graduate with a bachelor of science degree; the accredited program prepares students to sit for the NCLEX licensing examination for registered nurses.

Nursing (Accelerated Second Degree)

An accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ASDNU) for individuals who already hold a bachelor's degree in a field other than nursing, completed over 15 months.

Nursing Informatics

Nursing Practice

A practice-focused nursing doctorate offered in post-baccalaureate and post-master's pathways across nurse practitioner and nursing leadership specialties.

Nutrition

Organizational Psychology

A 12-credit graduate certificate focused on organizational-level psychology topics.

Personnel Psychology

A 12-credit graduate certificate focused on personnel psychology, including employee selection and assessment.

Philosophy

Philosophy is a bachelor's degree program offered at Fairfield University.

Physics

The physics major offers General Physics, Education, and Health Studies tracks; all physics majors automatically earn a minor in mathematics.

Politics

Politics is a bachelor's degree program offered at Fairfield University.

Pre-Health Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Pre-Health Professions

A post-baccalaureate program for students who already hold an undergraduate degree and need to complete prerequisite science coursework to apply to medical and other health professional schools.

Professional Interior Design

A certificate preparing students for professional interior design practice.

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Pratitioner

Psychology

The department offers a BS in Psychology grounded in the scientific study of behavior and mental processes.

Public Administration

A 36-credit program preparing students for leadership in public and nonprofit organizations through core coursework and concentration options.

Public Administration

Public Health

A 42-credit program preparing students for a wide range of careers in public health.

Public Health

A Bachelor of Science in Public Health offered by the Egan School with a unique inter-professional and social justice-oriented framework, preparing graduates to sit for the Certification in Public Health exam.

Public Health

Public Relations

Public Relations is a bachelor's degree program offered at Fairfield University.

Quantitative Economics

The Bachelor of Science degree in Quantitative Economics offered through the College of Arts and Sciences emphasizes quantitative and analytical methods.

Queer and Trans Mental Health

A 9-credit certificate for mental health professionals serving queer and trans youth and adults.

Reading and Language Development

Reading and Language Development

Religious Studies

Religious Studies is a bachelor's degree program offered at Fairfield University.

Remedial Reading and Remedial Language Arts

A 30-credit program preparing candidates to earn the Connecticut #102 Remedial Reading and Remedial Language Arts cross-endorsement (Grades 1-12).

Remedial Reading and Remedial Language Arts

A 36-credit Sixth Year Certificate in remedial reading and remedial language arts, with an option toward the Connecticut #102 cross-endorsement.

Residential Interior Design

A certificate focused on residential interior design.

School-Based Marriage and Family Therapy

A 21-credit certificate preparing candidates for Connecticut certification as a school marriage and family therapist.

School Counseling

A Sixth Year Certificate (SYC) for those with a master's degree in counseling seeking a different specialization within counseling.

School Counseling

A 60-credit CACREP-accredited program preparing students for certification as a School Counselor in Connecticut.

School Psychology

The 30-credit master's component of Fairfield's 63-credit NASP-approved school psychology program, completed before the Sixth Year Certificate.

School Psychology

The 33-credit Sixth Year Certificate completing the NASP-approved school psychology program and leading to Connecticut certification as a school psychologist.

Secondary Academic Subjects, Grades 7-12 (Biology)

Secondary Academic Subjects, Grades 7-12 (Chemistry)

Secondary Academic Subjects, Grades 7-12 (English)

Secondary Academic Subjects, Grades 7-12 (French)

Secondary Academic Subjects, Grades 7-12 (General Science)

Secondary Academic Subjects, Grades 7-12 (German)

Secondary Academic Subjects, Grades 7-12 (History & Social Studies)

Secondary Academic Subjects, Grades 7-12 (Latin)

Secondary Academic Subjects, Grades 7-12 (Mathematics)

Secondary Academic Subjects, Grades 7-12 (Physics)

Secondary Academic Subjects, Grades 7-12 (Spanish)

Secondary Education

A master's program preparing candidates for Connecticut initial certification in secondary education with discipline-specific coursework; also offered as a five-year integrated pathway.

Social Work

A 60-credit CSWE-accredited clinical social work program with generalist and advanced-standing tracks.

Social Work

The Bachelor of Social Work program, accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, prepares graduates for beginning practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.

Social Work (Clinical Specialist with Advanced Standing)

Sociology

Sociology is a bachelor's degree program offered at Fairfield University.

Sociology and Anthropology

Sociology and Anthropology is a bachelor's degree program offered at Fairfield University.

Software Engineering

Software Engineering

A 30-credit master's program in software engineering.

Spanish

Spanish is a bachelor's degree program offered at Fairfield University.

Spanish-English Translation and Interpreting

Special Education

A 30-credit program providing theoretical and pedagogical knowledge for special educators within an advocacy-based, culturally responsive framework; cross-endorsement and initial-certification tracks are available.

Special Education

A Sixth Year Certificate in special education completing the initial-certification sequence beyond the master's degree.

Special Services PK-12 (School Counselor)

Special Services PK-12 (School Psychologist)

Special Subjects, Fields or Instructional Areas - K-12 (Bilingual Education)

Special Subjects, Fields or Instructional Areas - K-12 (School Library Media)

Special Subjects, Fields or Instructional Areas - K-12 (TESOL)

Sports Business

Sports Business is a bachelor's degree program offered at Fairfield University.

Sports Media

Sports Media is a bachelor's degree program offered at Fairfield University.

Strategic Human Resources in the Global Environment

A 12-credit graduate certificate in strategic human resources management in a global context.

Strategic Human Resources in the Global Environment

Studio Art

Studio Art is a bachelor's degree program offered at Fairfield University.

Substance Use Counseling

A 16-credit certificate preparing students toward licensure as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) in Connecticut.

Taxation

A 15-credit post-master's Certificate of Advanced Study in taxation.

Teaching and Foundations

A 30-credit master's program in teaching and the foundations of education.

TESOL

A master's program preparing educators to teach English to speakers of other languages, with tracks for K-12 and non-K-12 educators and initial-certification options.

TESOL

A 30-credit Sixth Year Certificate in TESOL.

TESOL: Teaching English as a Second Language

TESOL: Teaching English as a Second Language

Theatre

Theatre is a bachelor's degree program offered at Fairfield University.

Web and Mobile Application Development

A 12-credit, four-course graduate certificate in web and mobile application development.

Web Application Development

Wilson Reading Level I Certification (Dyslexia Interventionist)

A fully online, 10-credit graduate certificate preparing educators to earn Wilson Reading System Level I Certification in structured literacy and dyslexia intervention.

Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies is a bachelor's degree program offered at Fairfield University.