Health Graduate Degree Programs

The Addictions Counseling Certificate program at Saint Joseph’s University will prepare you to work as a certified addiction counselor. This 12-credit, fully online program can be completed in as little as two semesters or combined with the MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. If not taken as part of the MS program, a relevant graduate degree is a required prerequisite.

Saint Joseph's online graduate certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is an effective way to help meet that need while advancing your career goals. A behavior analysis certificate is a valuable credential for professionals in the education, criminal justice, human resources and mental health field.

Saint Joseph’s University’s Associate Degree in Cardiac Sonography offers the opportunity to expand your knowledge in the fast-growing field of cardiac sonography. As a graduate of this associate program, you will receive the preparation necessary to become a cardiac sonographer or echo technologist in a hospital or outpatient center.

Saint Joseph’s University’s Associate Degree in Cardiovascular Technology will prepare you for a career in treating ailments related to the heart and blood vessels. This program also offers the preparation necessary to take the Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) exam which is required to become a Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist.

Saint Joseph’s University’s Associate Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography is designed for students who do not currently hold a college degree. Upon completion of program requirements, you will be eligible to take the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) examinations in physics, abdomen and obstetrics/gynecology. 

Saint Joseph’s University offers the only Associate Degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology of its kind in Central Pennsylvania. This associate degree program will provide you with the skills and preparation necessary to become a successful nuclear medicine technologist. You will learn how to take diagnostic images of nearly every system within the body as well as how to operate sophisticated equipment to help doctors diagnose and treat illness.

Saint Joseph’s University’s accredited Associate Degree in Radiography will prepare you for a career using X-rays, gamma rays and similar forms of radiation to view tissues, organs, bones and vessels. In addition to radiography classes, you will receive specialized instruction, vast clinical experience and guaranteed clinical placements to ensure your success. 

Saint Joseph’s University’s accredited Associate Degree in Respiratory Care will provide you with the skills necessary to diagnose and treat pulmonary problems affecting the lungs. This program also provides the preparation necessary to sit for the Therapist Multiple-Choice (TMC) Examination and Clinical Simulation Examination (CSE).

Saint Joseph’s University’s Associate Degree in Surgical Technology will prepare you for a career assisting surgical teams throughout every step of an operation. You will receive specialized instruction, vast clinical experience and guaranteed clinical placements to ensure you have the preparation necessary to become a surgical technologist.

Saint Joseph University’s Associate Degree in Vascular Sonography provides the preparation necessary to become an entry-level vascular sonographer. You will learn how to perform vascular exams on the veins and arteries throughout the body. Upon completion of program requirements, you will be eligible to take the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) Sonography Principles & Instrumentation (SPI) and the ARDMS Vascular Technology Exam (RVT) board exams. You are also eligible to sit for the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) exam.
 

Saint Joseph’s University’s Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) offers the opportunity to expand your clinical nursing skills by pairing rigorous classroom learning with time in Pennsylvania’s most advanced simulation lab. From the day you’re accepted, you are guaranteed clinical placements at some of the area’s leading health care organizations.

Saint Joseph’s certificate in Biotech & Life Sciences Management is designed to teach industry professionals how to identify new market opportunities in healthcare.

Saint Joseph’s University’s Cardiac Sonography Certificate offers the opportunity to expand your knowledge in the fast-growing field of cardiovascular sonography. Designed for students who hold a college degree, this program also prepares you to sit for exams required to become a registered cardiac sonographer.

Saint Joseph’s University’s Cardiovascular Technology Certificate will equip you with the skills needed to succeed in a career treating ailments related to the heart and blood vessels. Designed for students who hold a college degree, this program prepares you to take the exam required to become a registered cardiovascular invasive specialist.

Offered mostly online, the clinical mental health counseling MS program at Saint Joseph’s University will prepare you to work as a licensed counselor serving clients. The 60-credit program includes 700 hours of supervised fieldwork and an optional built-in certificate in addiction counseling.

Saint Joseph’s University’s Diagnostic Medical Sonography Certificate is designed for students who hold a college degree. Upon completion of the program requirements, students are eligible to take the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) examinations in sonographic physics, abdomen and obstetrics/gynecology. This 40-credit certificate program can be completed in as little as one year.

Help patients overcome physical, sensory or cognitive obstacles through the therapeutic use of everyday activities as an occupational therapist. By earning your OT degree from Saint Joseph’s University, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills to make a meaningful impact on patient care.

The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program is designed for individuals with a bachelor’s degree who seek to become physical therapists. Through this program, you’ll play a critical and rewarding role in improving health outcomes for patients by optimizing movement and helping prevent disease.

Saint Joseph’s Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy MS prepares students to learn the science and practice of how drug delivery systems are developed. Working one-on-one with expert faculty, students will gain insight and foresight as they uncover new areas of research in our state-of-the-art laboratories. 

Through the online four-course genomics certificate program at Saint Joseph’s, you’ll learn from industry experts and gain new skills and resources you can immediately leverage for improved disease research and patient care.

A Dual Degree in Health Administration and Health Informatics provides you with the skills needed to advance in the ever-evolving healthcare industry. By pairing our Master of Health Administration (MHA) degree and Master of Health Informatics (MHI) degree, you’ll learn about how the health of our populations and communities is reflected in the data we collect.

In the healthcare management certificate program at Saint Joseph’s University, you will learn the skills to be an effective leader in healthcare, pharmaceuticals and other health-related organizations. You will gain knowledge of best practices and new perspectives in healthcare together with your peer professionals in courses taught by industry experts.

The healthcare management certificate can be completed as a standalone certificate or as part of Saint Joseph's stackable MBA. Whether you enroll in the certificate on its own or stack it as part of the MBA, you will receive a certificate credential that can be added to your resume.

The Master of Health Administration (MHA) offers a strong foundation in the management and administrative aspects of the healthcare system.

The Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) program is designed for individuals with a bachelor’s degree who seek to become a registered occupational therapist. Through this program, you will learn how to help patients overcome physical, sensory or cognitive obstacles and will make a meaningful impact on patient care.

Make a direct impact on the lives of patients as a physician assistant (PA) by obtaining a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Saint Joseph’s University.

Are you ready to add to your nursing skill set and become an advanced practice nurse? Saint Joseph’s University will prepare you for the next step in your nursing career with our Master of Science in Nursing–Nursing Practitioner (MSN-NP).

Saint Joseph's master’s of social work program prepares students to address the increasing needs for social, emotional and behavioral support in a variety of environments in our region and nationwide

Saint Joseph’s University’s neuroscience major and minor features interdisciplinary training that few colleges can match. Our program faculty are experts in a wide range of neuroscience specialties, allowing you to examine the nervous system across a variety of theoretical and clinical contexts.

Saint Joseph’s University offers the only Nuclear Medicine Technology Certificate of its kind in Central Pennsylvania. Designed for students who hold a college degree, this certificate program will provide you with the skills and preparation necessary to become a successful nuclear medicine technologist.

Saint Joseph’s University offers a top-ranked four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) in Philadelphia and Lancaster and the region’s only three-year accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program in Lancaster. In addition to our four-year and accelerated three-year BSN programs, we also offer a flexible RN to BSN pathway program for students who want to advance their career in the healthcare field.

Saint Joseph's University's Registered Nurse (RN) to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program is designed for individuals who have an RN license and an associate or diploma in nursing. This award-winning program enables busy nurses to earn their bachelor’s degree through flexible, individualized scheduling. For the practicing nurse, we provide courses that build upon your existing professional expertise and provide additional opportunities for personal and professional growth.

A Pharmaceutics PhD from Saint Joseph’s University will provide you the experience necessary to improve how drugs are administered and pave the way for new administration methods.

Build your mastery of how drugs and chemicals work with a Master of Science in Pharmacology and Toxicology from Saint Joseph’s. Our program combines theory with experiment and features a thesis-based curriculum, faculty-supervised laboratory research and small class sizes.

Dive deep into the interactions between drugs and chemicals and biological systems with a PhD in pharmacology and toxicology. Taught by renowned faculty in the historic Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, our research-focused program trains you to be a pharmacologist or toxicologist in academia, private industry or public service.

As North America’s first college of pharmacy, the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy at Saint Joseph’s University offers a top-ranking PharmD program to prepare students for successful careers in the pharmacy profession.

Saint Joseph's University offers an accredited Post-Master’s Certificate in Adult/Gerontology Acute Care for both Nurse Practitioners and non-Nurse Practitioners. We also offer a Post-Master’s Certificate in Family/Individual Across the Lifespan as well as a Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse Practitioner (MSN).

Saint Joseph's University offers a Post-Master’s Certificate in Family/Individual Across the Lifespan for both Nurse Practitioners and non-Nurse Practitioners. We also offer a Post-Master’s Certificate in Adult/Gerontology Acute Care as well as a Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse Practitioner (MSN).

The Pre-Health post-baccalaureate program at Saint Joseph's University is designed for students who are pursuing admission to medical, dental, optometry, veterinary or podiatry programs. You will take the core science courses required for admission to these graduate and medical schools and will be prepared for their entrance exams.

Offered 100% online, Saint Joseph’s University’s Master of Science in School Counseling prepares students to apply instructional and school counseling interventions, use data-informed strategies to promote student learning outcomes and design, implement and assess comprehensive school counseling programs in PK-12 schools.

Saint Joseph’s University’s Surgical Technology Certificate will prepare you for a career assisting surgical teams throughout every step of an operation. You will receive specialized instruction, vast clinical experience and guaranteed clinical placements to ensure you have the preparation necessary to become a surgical technologist. This program is designed for students who hold a degree.

Saint Joseph’s University’s Vascular Sonography Certificate is designed for students who hold a degree and want to become an entry-level vascular sonographer or vascular ultrasound technologist. During this program, you will learn how to conduct ultrasounds and vascular exams on veins and arteries throughout the body.