St. Joseph's University Online

Highlights

• Online extension of Saint Joseph's University, an over 150 year old institution
• University ranked a top 10 Master's university in northern U.S. by U.S. News & World Report
• School of Business included in The Princeton Review's "The Best 290 Business Schools" list
• Offers a liberal arts tradition with a focus on its Jesuit educational foundation
• Accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

About the School

Saint Joseph's University Online is an extension of the school's campus-based university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, which was founded in 1851 as a Roman Catholic University. St. Joseph's Online school offers degree and certificate programs in business, criminal justice, and education.

The institution is a liberal arts school steeped in the Jesuit, Catholic tradition. According to the school, it is an institution that is compassionate and spiritual and includes a focus on the common good.

Saint Joseph's University's has been recognized for the strength of its educational programs. For example U.S. News & World Report's "America's Best Colleges" publication has ranked Saint Joseph's University in the top 10 in master's universities in the northern US. St. Joseph's Erivan K. Haub School of Business is part of only 7% of all US business schools to receive from accreditation from AACSB International (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) that is known for its emphasis on evaluating a school's academic excellence and continuous improvement. The business school has also been included in The Princeton Review's “The Best 290 Business Schools” list.

Academic Programs

Saint Joseph's online program areas include:

• Business Intelligence – The program is designed to give students a strong baseline understanding in both technology and quantitative decision science techniques that facilitate interpretation of business data. Studies incorporate: business modeling for forecasting and analysis; review of business intelligence technologies; integration of diverse sources of information; and assessment of workflows, data analysis, and technology skills needed within an operation.
• Criminal Justice – Programs are structured to help students pursue new and advanced careers in law enforcement, management within criminal justice and private security, intelligence roles in government, and in law and paralegal fields. Core studies cover research, criminology, ethics, and professional writing while concentration options include homeland security and behavior analysis.
• Education –
  • Instructional Technology programs are aimed at readying students to take on technology leadership roles within a school, district, or regional setting.
  • A Secondary Education program focuses on scientifically based knowledge to help students take on secondary education roles within content areas like math, science, English, social studies, history, etc.
  • Special Education programs base studies on Response to Intervention (RTI), an approach for diagnosing learning disabilities. The programs' goals are targeted at advancing the capabilities of professional educators for instructing special needs students in a range of school environments.
  • A Wilson Reading System® program is for giving teachers the skills needed to facilitate students becoming successful readers.
  • The Accelerated Teacher Certification program is to help working professionals gain a first secondary teaching certificate.

Learning Options

• Classes are asynchronous, meaning students can login to virtual classes via the Internet and complete work at any time of day or night
• Assignments are due per class schedules
• Interactive communications with fellow students and instructors are regular and are achieved through online forums and email
• 24/7 technical support

Faculty

The faculty consists of mostly full-time professors that the school considers to be experts in their fields. When adjunct instructors are used the school notes that it selects them based on their professional experience and ability to introduce real-world perspectives into the courses.

Student Life

Online students can take advantage of an assigned Student Services Coordinator to assist with issues and questions as they arise. The Coordinators are accessible via phone and email.

Admissions and Financial Aid

Requirements for acceptance vary by program but all at least require a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. Requirements may include submittal of GMAT/GRE test scores. In some cases such test requirements may be waived if a student has completed certain professional certifications.

Financial aid is available to qualified students. In fast most of Saint Joseph's online students receive financial aid. The school's Admissions Representatives work with applicants to complete aid applications. There are also dedicated Financial Aid specialists that work with students to identify and obtain financial assistance.