The "America's Best Colleges" 2010 edition of U.S. News & World Report has ranked Saint Joseph's University among the top 15 master's universities in the north for the 12th consecutive year.
Saint Joseph's University, a Jesuit institution, educates students with the purpose of producing graduates who will use their skills to improve the common good by promoting tolerance, compassion and social justice. Our strong liberal arts foundation promotes an environment of open-minded investigation and debate, and attends to developing students beyond their academic accomplishments, while maintaining high academic standards.
We utilize innovative technologies to enhance and promote learning. These technologies are widely integrated into the educational process where they are also used for individual and collaborative research projects. By mastering these tools and achieving technological fluency, our students gain a valuable edge in their careers.
Programs Offered :
- Holding Level 1 early childhood, elementary teaching certification or secondary teaching certification who are seeking to become highly qualified with a certification in Special Education (pre-K through 12th grade)*
- Teachers certified in Special Education who are seeking an advanced degree
- General educators who are seeking a Master's degree based on state-of-the-art, research-based theory and instructional practice for meeting the diverse needs of their student population.
In today's rapidly moving and increasingly digital world, it has become even more necessary to have an understanding of advancing technologies and processes in order to achieve great success. Business leaders must have the ability to collect and interpret information concerning customers, suppliers and competitors, and make decisions that affect their company's performance.
The online Business Intelligence Master’s degree provides you with a diverse and advanced business education in the field of technology and decision sciences. This program is designed to help you develop the ability to create business models for forecasting and business analysis, a fundamental understanding of business intelligence technologies, and the skills to integrate information from all aspects of the organization into a big picture understanding. After completing this program, you will have the valuable, sought-after skills that give you the advantage in the eyes of employers.
The online Business Intelligence Master’s degree provides you with a diverse and advanced business education in the field of technology and decision sciences. This program is designed to help you develop the ability to create business models for forecasting and business analysis, a fundamental understanding of business intelligence technologies, and the skills to integrate information from all aspects of the organization into a big picture understanding. After completing this program, you will have the valuable, sought-after skills that give you the advantage in the eyes of employers.
Saint Joseph’s University offers a Master of Science in Instructional Technology. This degree provides valid methodologies for the development of curriculum and strategies for effectively applying instructional technology to an institution’s core curriculum. Our goal is to prepare high-quality educators who are capable of serving instructional technology leadership roles in a school, a school district or a regional educational setting. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards in education.
We provide solid, scientifically research-based information to our students, equipping them with vital skills that can be directly applied to their positions as instructional coordinators. Saint Joseph's University has the distinction of being one of the few colleges or universities in Pennsylvania to offer a program that can help you attain your Instructional Technology Specialist certification or complete two additional electives and earn your certification and a Master's degree. This program requires 36 credit hours to complete.
We provide solid, scientifically research-based information to our students, equipping them with vital skills that can be directly applied to their positions as instructional coordinators. Saint Joseph's University has the distinction of being one of the few colleges or universities in Pennsylvania to offer a program that can help you attain your Instructional Technology Specialist certification or complete two additional electives and earn your certification and a Master's degree. This program requires 36 credit hours to complete.
Earn a secondary education Master’s degree in Math, Science, English or Social Studies together with an Online Accelerated Teacher Certification (OATCERT). This progressive online program prepares you for positions in middle schools, junior high schools and high schools as a professional classroom teacher, supervising teacher or department chairperson, and allows you to apply the skills you have developed immediately in your career.
The OATCERT is aligned with the knowledge, skills and practices related to effective teaching as described in the Pennsylvania Standards for Certification and Professional Development. Graduates of this unique combined program earn a Master’s degree in Secondary Education and PA certification, including reciprocity with 33+ states.
The OATCERT is aligned with the knowledge, skills and practices related to effective teaching as described in the Pennsylvania Standards for Certification and Professional Development. Graduates of this unique combined program earn a Master’s degree in Secondary Education and PA certification, including reciprocity with 33+ states.
The Saint Joseph's University online graduate program in Special Education is based on Response to Intervention (RTI) leading to a Master of Science in Special Education degree. The program is designed for individuals:
*Certification courses must be completed by December 31, 2012. For those completing coursework after this date, it is anticipated that some certification requirements may change.
*Certification courses must be completed by December 31, 2012. For those completing coursework after this date, it is anticipated that some certification requirements may change.
Saint Joseph’s is at the forefront of education in crime prevention, analytical techniques and all aspects of federal criminal justice system. This graduate program is designed to meet the educational needs of those pursuing careers in criminal justice, in both the public and private sectors, and allows you to choose a specialization in Homeland Security or Behavior Analysis.
Our curriculum provides students the opportunity to enhance their theoretical foundation of criminal justice; develop cognitive skills including application of ethics, written and oral communications, critical thinking, reasoning, understanding and conducting research; and preparation for their professional future.
Our curriculum provides students the opportunity to enhance their theoretical foundation of criminal justice; develop cognitive skills including application of ethics, written and oral communications, critical thinking, reasoning, understanding and conducting research; and preparation for their professional future.
In the wake of 9/11, the U.S. Government published the National Strategy for Homeland Security in order to keep the nation safe, free and prosperous in the face of the threat of transnational terrorism.
This strategy is officially defined as "a concerted national effort to prevent terrorist attacks within the United States, reduce America's vulnerability to terrorism, and minimize the damage and recover from attacks that do occur." It respects the principle of federalism and other constitutional imperatives; fosters a notion of shared responsibility between all levels of government, the private sector, and individual citizens; recognizes the necessity of cooperating with friends and allies around the world; and calls for new, enduring programs to effectively combat terrorism.
The online Master’s degree in Criminal Justice with a specialization in Homeland Security prepares graduates to respond effectively to threats against our Nation, our citizens, and our resources from terrorism and natural catastrophic events. The faculty brings years of experience to the graduate learning process in a way that provides a real-world, practical education.
This strategy is officially defined as "a concerted national effort to prevent terrorist attacks within the United States, reduce America's vulnerability to terrorism, and minimize the damage and recover from attacks that do occur." It respects the principle of federalism and other constitutional imperatives; fosters a notion of shared responsibility between all levels of government, the private sector, and individual citizens; recognizes the necessity of cooperating with friends and allies around the world; and calls for new, enduring programs to effectively combat terrorism.
The online Master’s degree in Criminal Justice with a specialization in Homeland Security prepares graduates to respond effectively to threats against our Nation, our citizens, and our resources from terrorism and natural catastrophic events. The faculty brings years of experience to the graduate learning process in a way that provides a real-world, practical education.
The online Master’s degree in Criminal Justice with a specialization in Behavior Analysis serves those who provide a variety of behavior management services, including individuals trained as behavior specialists, mobile therapists, educational consultants, speech-language pathologists, school counselors, social worker, criminal justice professionals and human service professionals. Behavior analysis is recognized as "best practices" in the field of autism, behavioral health, addiction and corrections. Students will develop the skills to transfer basic principles of behavior analysis into effective comprehensive functional behavioral assessments, behavioral interventions, and program evaluation. The Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) has approved Saint Joseph's University courses SOC 4605 through SOC 4645 as meeting the coursework requirement for taking the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Examination.
This progressive and important degree program focuses on developing new and innovative investigative approaches and techniques to the solution of crime by studying the offender and his/her behavior and motivation. It is designed to meet curriculum requirements for the Behavior Analysis Board. The Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) is an internationally recognized certification.
This progressive and important degree program focuses on developing new and innovative investigative approaches and techniques to the solution of crime by studying the offender and his/her behavior and motivation. It is designed to meet curriculum requirements for the Behavior Analysis Board. The Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) is an internationally recognized certification.
Our online Master’s in Health Administration is designed for health care professionals who want to advance their career in the management and administrative aspects of health organization and the health system.
Students will gain knowledge and expertise through diverse course offerings that provide technical and behavioral competencies to encompass business, ethics and technology applied to the health administration environment. After completion, you will be positioned for leadership in a variety of private and government health organizations, agencies and hospitals. Students can choose from two unique specializations: Health Care Ethics and Informatics.
Students will gain knowledge and expertise through diverse course offerings that provide technical and behavioral competencies to encompass business, ethics and technology applied to the health administration environment. After completion, you will be positioned for leadership in a variety of private and government health organizations, agencies and hospitals. Students can choose from two unique specializations: Health Care Ethics and Informatics.
Our online Master’s in Health Administration is designed for health care professionals who want to advance their career in the management and administrative aspects of health organizations and the health system.
Saint Joseph’s online Master’s degree in Health Administration with a specialization in Health Care Ethics provides the necessary framework for dealing with issues such as euthanasia, the use of medical technologies to prolong life, abortion, genetic screening for birth defects, experimentation and informed consent, distribution of scarce medical resources, the right to health care and its implications for the health care delivery system. The program also offers a background in moral philosophy, which will be included within the scope of the coursework.
Saint Joseph’s online Master’s degree in Health Administration with a specialization in Health Care Ethics provides the necessary framework for dealing with issues such as euthanasia, the use of medical technologies to prolong life, abortion, genetic screening for birth defects, experimentation and informed consent, distribution of scarce medical resources, the right to health care and its implications for the health care delivery system. The program also offers a background in moral philosophy, which will be included within the scope of the coursework.
Our online Master’s in Health Administration is designed for health care professionals in the health delivery system who want to advance their career in the management and administrative aspects of health organizations and the health system. With a specialization in informatics, you will gain expertise in information resources management, clinical care and programming, enabling you to become the communications conduit linking diverse health care professionals. Additional coursework focuses on health information management systems data and infrastructure, providing the case study of IT networks, Internet, data interchange, data access and data management.
Certifications/Certificates
- Online Accelerated Teacher Certification (OATCERT)
- Online Homeland Security Certification
- Education professionals wanting to obtain an Instructional Technology Specialist position
- Professionals currently in an Instructional Technology role looking to expand their knowledge to integrate the latest technologies within their organization
- Instructional coordinators responsible for curriculum development and technology based training methods
- Educators interested in incorporating new technologies within their classrooms to enhance the student learning experience
- Online Special Education Certification
- Behavior Analysis Certification
If you have a strong commitment to teaching, but have less than initial certification, consider the OATCERT program through Saint Joseph's University. The Online Accelerated Teacher Certification (OATCERT) program from Saint Joseph’s University is designed to aid working professionals earn their initial secondary (grades 7-12) teaching certificate or a Master’s degree in Secondary Education within one of the traditional content areas: Math, Science, English or Social Studies.
Developed with the educational experience gained from 150 years of shaping minds, our unique online teacher certification program provides an educational environment that challenges you to reach your highest intellectual potential.
Mininum undergrad GPA requirement of 2.8
Developed with the educational experience gained from 150 years of shaping minds, our unique online teacher certification program provides an educational environment that challenges you to reach your highest intellectual potential.
Mininum undergrad GPA requirement of 2.8
Saint Joseph University’s Post Master’s Certificate in Homeland Security offers you the opportunity to enhance your professional development in the criminal justice field or shift the focus of your career to national security issues. The certificate program offers immersion in the subject of homeland security at a graduate level without the time commitment or expense of a master’s degree.
The program is made up of six courses that cover the fundamentals of homeland security issues and procedures, including the detection and analysis of illegal financial transactions; an overview of terrorism and its historical, political and religious underpinnings; risk assessment; and the responsibilities and roles of the various government agencies involved in homeland security initiatives and programs.
The online format of the certification in Homeland Security offers you the flexibility and convenience of earning a degree while continuing to fulfill your professional obligations. Courses are taught by faculty with extensive experience who stress the real-world applications of learning concepts.
The program is made up of six courses that cover the fundamentals of homeland security issues and procedures, including the detection and analysis of illegal financial transactions; an overview of terrorism and its historical, political and religious underpinnings; risk assessment; and the responsibilities and roles of the various government agencies involved in homeland security initiatives and programs.
The online format of the certification in Homeland Security offers you the flexibility and convenience of earning a degree while continuing to fulfill your professional obligations. Courses are taught by faculty with extensive experience who stress the real-world applications of learning concepts.
Today’s students require educators who understand and know how to use technology in the classroom. Through the Instructional Technology Specialist Certification from Saint Joseph’s University, you will be prepared to take on an important and growing role in the K-12 school environment.
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The Special Education Certification is designed for teachers who want to develop and refine their ability to meet the demands of students with special educational needs. The convenient online format of this certification program allows working professionals to increase their credentials while maintaining other responsibilities. This certification is also available through a graduate program in Special Education, based on Response to Intervention (RTI), leading to a Master of Science in Education degree with a certification in Special Education (pre-K through 12th grade)*.
*Certification courses must be completed by December 31, 2012. For those completing coursework after this date, it is anticipated that some certification requirements may change.
*Certification courses must be completed by December 31, 2012. For those completing coursework after this date, it is anticipated that some certification requirements may change.
The post-graduate certificate in Behavior Analysis online program from Saint Joseph’s University encourages work that transcends disciplinary boundaries, that illuminates the complexity of social behavior and social life, and that has important implications for social policy. This program focuses on developing new and innovative investigative approaches and techniques to the study of behavior and motivation. Through this progressive online professional program, you can earn a certification in Behavior Analysis or complete additional courses and earn your certification and a Master’s degree in Criminal Justice in addition to your certification.
Accreditations
Saint Joseph’s University is accredited* by the Middle States Association’s Commission on Higher Education, thus you can be assured you will receive the very best education possible.
The Erivan K. Haub School of Business at Saint Joseph’s University is accredited by AACSB. AACSB is higher education's most prestigious and rigorous accrediting body in business, stressing academic excellence and a commitment to continuous improvement. Fewer than 10 percent of the business schools in the United States and several international handpicked schools have earned this premier accreditation in business and accounting. This puts the Haub School of Business in an elite category with the best business schools throughout the world.
*SJU has earned regional accreditation by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, 215-662-5606, http://www.msache.org).