In 2023, Fairfield University’s Austin Campus opened its doors. A mission-driven institution, Fairfield had long aspired to expand its reach and impact beyond its home campus in Connecticut. Austin, Texas provided the ideal location.
The Austin Campus: Bringing a Fairfield Education to Texas
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Accelerated Second Degree Nursing
The 15-month program — offered in Austin, Texas and Fairfield, Conn. — is designed for non-nursing bachelor's degree holders. Previous knowledge serves as a foundation for nursing courses as students gain the skills and experience necessary to make a difference in patients' lives.
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DNP Nurse Anesthesia
Fairfield University's BSN-DNP program for Nurse Anesthesia prepares students as expert clinicians for every stage and setting in which anesthesia is delivered to patients. Students gain hands-on experience in a variety of regional (neuraxial and peripheral block) and general anesthesia techniques under the supervision of certified registered nurse anesthetists and MD faculty.
Location & Facility
The Austin Campus is conveniently located at 7951 Shoal Creek Boulevard in Austin, Texas. Its 23,000 square-foot facility boasts a 21-bed learning laboratory and eight simulation rooms, including a state-of-the-art operating room, for creating fully immersive learning scenarios. The campus’s simulation center is accredited by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare.
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Master of Public Health
Fairfield University's Master of Public Health (MPH) will lead you to one of many careers that are prevention-oriented, multi-disciplinary, and promote conditions to protect and improve the health of people and communities.
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Doctor of Public Health
Fairfield University’s low-residency Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) program offers a comprehensive doctoral curriculum focused on leadership, research, and policy development in public health. The program equips graduates to address complex public health challenges on local and global scales.
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Post-Master's Doctor of Nursing Practice
Fairfield University's MSN-DNP program prepares both advanced practice nurses and nurse administrators/executives with the enhanced leadership and evidence-based skill sets needed to meet the demands of the healthcare systems of the future.
