University of Hartford Profile

Founded in 1877, The University of Hartford (UHA) is a fully accredited private coeducational university located in West Hartford, Connecticut (USA).

The University has the following Schools and Colleges: College of Arts and Sciences; School of Communication; Barney School of Business; College of Education, Nursing and Health Professions; College of Engineering, Technology, and Architecture; Hartford Art School; The Hartt School; Hillyer College; University Studies.

University of Hartford offers a broad range of undergraduate programs in Art History, Business, Chemistry, Computer Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Dance Teaching, English, Health Sciences, Management, Mathematics, Multimedia Web Design & Development, Photography, Physical Therapy, Physics, and many more. Graduate programs offered include the Master of Architecture, Master of Business Administration, Master of Science in Accounting and Taxation, Master of Arts in Communication, Master of Educational Technology, Doctor of Educational Leadership, Master of Engineering in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Master of Music Education, Doctor of Musical Arts, Master of Arts in Clinical Practices in Psychology, etc.

The University of Hartford is accredited by the Board of Higher Education of the State of Connecticut and by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. The Master of Architecture degree program is accredited by NAAB (National Architectural Accrediting Board). The Barney School of Business is accredited by AACSB International (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business).

Notable Alumni of the University of Hartford include Henry Chodkowski (artist), Mark Dion (artist), Dionne Warwick (singer), Marin Ireland (actress, winner of the Theatre World Award), Seth F. Hibbert (writer), Leo Brouwer (musician), Jeff Bagwell (MLB former player for the Houston Astros), etc.

Ranking Profile:

- University of Hartford is placed among Tier 1 National Universities (ranked 183rd) in the U.S. News and World Reports' annual college rankings 2011.

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