Saint Joseph's University Online

About Saint Joseph's University Online

Saint Joseph's University, a Jesuit, Catholic university, educates students with the purpose of producing graduates that will use their skills to improve the common good by promoting tolerance, compassion and social justice. Their 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.

The Jesuit tradition of cura personalis—care for the entire person—is reflected in their academic experience; energetic, compassionate, and spiritual learning environment.

They are proud to now offer online Master's degrees and Certificates.

Founded in Philadelphia by the Society of Jesus in 1851, Saint Joseph's University is home to 4,150 full-time undergraduates and 3,450 graduate, executive, and non-traditional students.

What programs does Saint Joseph's University offer online?

Currently, Saint Joseph’s University offers online Master’s degrees and certificates in the fields of Education, Business, Criminal Justice and Health Administration.

Is financial aid available?

Yes, financial aid is available for those who qualify. The majority of their students receive financial aid. One of their Admissions Representatives will be happy to walk you through all the necessary steps needed to apply. They have a dedicated Financial Aid staff that will help you receive all of the assistance you qualify for.

Is earning an online degree right for me?

Earning an online Master's degree or Certification from Saint Joseph's University is a great way to expand your career opportunities without sacrificing important time for your family, job, or other activities.

Online classes allow you to do your coursework when and where it's most convenient for you, in a time that is flexible to accommodate your other responsibilities.

Is Saint Joseph's University Online accredited?

Yes, Saint Joseph's University Online is Regionally Accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is the unit of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools that accredits degree-granting colleges and universities in the Middle States region, which includes Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and several locations internationally.

In addition, the Erivan K. Haub School of Business at Saint Joseph's University is accredited by AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.

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% of the business schools in the United States and several handpicked schools internationally have earned this premier accreditation in business and accounting. This puts the Haub School of Business in an elite category of the best business schools throughout the world.

It allows them to attract and retain highly qualified, respected faculty who create dynamic learning environments for the talented students who attend the Haub School of Business. In addition, this accreditation allows them to connect with numerous business and community partners to enhance business education in a rapidly changing global economy.

Saint Joseph's University is one of only 142 schools nationwide with both a Phi Beta Kappa chapter and AACSB business-school accreditation.

What career experience does the Saint Joseph's University Online faculty bring?

Saint Joseph's University Online utilizes mostly full-time professors that are experts in their field. Where Saint Joseph's University does utilize adjunct instructors, their standards for these individuals allow them to expose students to instructors whose expertise is the result of their current work in the fields of study they teach, bringing invaluable real-world experience to the classroom.

Do I have to be online at a certain time each day or week?

No, but you are required to stay on schedule with assignments and login multiple times per week. You have the flexibility of choosing the time of day or night you want to log on to the Internet to work on an assignment, but you must complete your assignments and turn them in (through the Web site) by the specified date and time. Some classes may have several due dates each week; others may require work only once per week.

What type of technical support is available to me?

Saint Joseph's University Online offers 24/7 technical support. Their Personal Support Center is made up of technology professionals, committed to supporting the technical needs of their students any time of day, and each day of the week, including weekends. They will assist you with any computer issues that might hinder you from completing your work.

What type of personal support is available to me?

As a Saint Joseph's University Online student, you will have your own personal Student Services Coordinator who is just a phone call away and is ready to help you with any issues or questions that may arise throughout your academic life at Saint Joseph's University.

What is the Jesuit Tradition?

The approach begins with a deep respect for you as an individual and your potential, a principle the Jesuits call cura personalis, or care of the entire person. Because of their respect for you, their faculty will challenge you to strive for a greater personal excellence in all aspects of your life—intellectual, emotional, moral, and physical. That principle, called magis, accounts for the high level of intellectual exchange and the varied challenges you will experience in your career and the world beyond.