Academics
More majors. More research. More hands-on learning. Our undergraduate, professional, graduate and adult-learner programs challenge you to do more.
Explore how Saint Joseph’s Jesuit tradition of academics opens up more possibilities.
A PERSONALIZED EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Saint Joseph's whole-person approach to education provides freedom and encouragement to grow intellectually, spiritually, personally and creatively. Whether you're a traditional undergrad or enrolled in one of our professional programs, a part-time online student or enrolled in a graduate degree, you'll benefit from focused, academic study led by renowned teacher-scholars and opportunities for real-world, hands-on learning.
Find Your Program
Hundreds of degree options to fit your career path. Find yours now.
Saint Joseph’s University has a wide variety of bachelor's, master's, doctoral, associate or certificate programs. Here, you can choose a traditional academic path, combine majors across schools, opt for an accelerated or direct-entry pathway or enroll in a dual-degree program.
Schools and Colleges
Saint Joseph's five schools and colleges include an academic portfolio of more than 260 top-ranking programs in business, education, healthcare, arts and sciences and nursing.
As a graduate of the College of Arts and Sciences, you will be ready to engage the world around you and work with a sense of purpose. Through a combination of rigorous academics, experiential learning and guidance from dedicated faculty, you’ll be prepared with the skills, knowledge and confidence for success in a complex, fast-changing world.
The School of Education and Human Development challenges students to embrace the Jesuit concept of cura personalis — care for the whole person — in their professions in the way that they serve students, patients, clients and communities. We believe that the work of education and behavioral health professionals is essential to individual and community advancement. Careers in these sectors are more than jobs — they are driven by passion and purpose.
The Haub School of Business is committed to helping our students thrive in a world where technology-driven mindsets and models will change the nature of business. With our top-ranked business programs, we’re preparing graduates for an era where data analytics, artificial intelligence, digital supply chains, just-in-time learning and other new realities will present unprecedented challenges and opportunities. This unique approach doesn't go unnoticed, either. The Haub School of Business was recently named to Princeton Review's Best Business Schools and was ranked as a Tier One business school by CEO Magazine.
Whatever your path, the School of Health Professions offers a wide range of opportunities to help you reach your goals. Our programs feature a rigorous, established curriculum paired with the Jesuit, liberal arts core, as well as accelerated models for undergraduate students who want to pursue advanced careers in occupational therapy, physical therapy, pharmacy and physician assistant studies. Our School is also home to the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, the first college of pharmacy in North America.
The School of Nursing and Allied Health at Saint Joseph's University offers a wide variety of bachelor's, master's, associate and certificate programs in specialized healthcare fields. You will benefit from a nursing school that has been a regional leader for over a century, with experienced faculty leading well-established coursework, simulation-based learning, and hands-on clinical experiences in Philadelphia, one of the nation’s healthcare hubs.
Saint Joseph's University nationally recognized centers and institutes are a hub of cross-disciplinary scholarship centered on community impact. From autism education to substance abuse disorder, bioethics to environmental stewardship, students and faculty bridge disciplines and enact real-world change through hands-on learning and research. Saint Joseph's students have the opportunity to combine classroom studies with exciting opportunities for hands-on learning led by experts in their fields.
Meet Our Faculty
Experienced industry leaders. Seasoned researchers. Exceptional teachers. At Saint Joseph’s, our professors are thought-leaders with real-world experience who bring their experience and knowledge to the classroom. And what’s more, they truly care about your future and are here to help you succeed.
Saint Joseph’s to Launch Doctorate in Business Administration
The part-time, three-year cohorted program is designed for senior executives looking to advance their careers in industry or academia.
The IDEPEL program gave North Philadelphia elementary principal Chantal Barr ’23 (EdD) a leg up in providing equitable opportunities for all students and educators, regardless of their zip code.
Lauren McGinnis ’17 grew up devoted to dance and theater. As a physical therapist, she’s now helping performing artists stay on stage.
After three years as a research fellow with Saint Joseph’s Institute of Clinical Bioethics, med-school-bound Daniel DiSandro ’23 has learned that while you don’t always need to treat your patients, you always need to care.
Steeped in our mission of being individuals with and for others, I learned how to apply concepts taught in the classroom to be the leader I aspire to be."
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Dewey Bunch '22double major, food marketing and leadership, ethics, and organizational sustainability
Centers and Institutes Spotlight
Support and Advising
Support & Advising
The Success Center
The Success Center
Drop in for a range of services, including peer tutoring and specialized support for first-generation scholars, commuters, transfer students, student-athletes and students with accommodations.
Academic Advising
Academic Advising
Whether you're an undergraduate, graduate or adult student, we have dedicated advisers who will work with you to shape your academic journey.
Writing Center
Writing Center
From literary criticism to business plans, our one-on-one coaching sessions are designed to help you get what’s in your head down on paper.
Schedule and Events
What's a year like in the life of a Saint Joseph's student? Check out our academic calendar and list of University events.