Graduate Degree Programs: Health Studies and Education

Our Doctor of Educational Leadership (Ed.D.) and Certification Program prepares transformational leaders across K-12, higher education, and social sector fields who are committed to equity-oriented change. 

Concentrations:

• K-12 Education 
• Higher Education
• Social Sectors (e.g., healthcare, organization, criminal justice leadership)

Pennsylvania Department of Education Approved Certifications:

• Principal
• Curriculum Supervisor
• Superintendent’s Letter of Eligibility (LOE) with or without Ed.D.

At Saint Joseph's University, elementary education is approached as a passionate career vocation. Aspiring elementary school teachers not only learn how to manage a classroom and effectively teach, but also how their roles as educators make a difference in their communities. Master's programs in education include:

• Early Childhood/Elementary Education PreK-4
• Elementary/Middle Years (4-8) with combination of content area specializations including social studies, science, mathematics, and English/literacy
• Secondary Education (7-12) with concentrations in:
  • Sciences: General Science, Chemistry, Biology, Physics
  • Foreign Languages (K to 12): French, Latin, German, Spanish, Italian
  • Mathematics
  • Citizenship Education
  • English
  • Art Education (K-12)

A specialized master’s degree in art education can help you stand apart from other educators as you pursue opportunities to teach or assume educational leadership roles in middle schools and high schools anywhere in America.

The M.S. in Education prepares highly qualified educators to establish effective teaching and learning environments for children in their school and community.

The M.S. in Education with a major in Foreign Language Education (K-12) at Saint Joseph's University is designed to build on the solid foundation of a student’s bachelor’s degree and competency in a foreign language.

The reading specialist program at Saint Joseph's University prepares educators to meet the literacy needs of children. This program welcomes Level 1 certified teachers who wish to become reading specialists, teachers with education backgrounds without certification, as well as those who are neither teachers nor from an education background.

The masters in professional education at Saint Joseph's University is a 36-credit course of study designed for students interested in the field of education but do not wish to pursue certification. Subject area concentrations are offered in biology, mathematics and computer science, and students complete both coursework and relevant field experiences.

The Educational Leadership and Administration (EDLA) program at Saint Joseph’s University prepares aspiring school administrators, supervisors of curriculum and supervisors of special education to become transformative leaders in PK-12 settings.

Healthcare is one of the most rapidly growing and cost intensive fields in the United States. The health studies program at Saint Joseph's University prepares students for a wide range of health care positions in hospitals, health departments, health agencies, research facilities, schools and industry.

The health education profession is dedicated to excellence in the practice of promoting individual, family, organizational and community health.

The Organization Development and Leadership program at Saint Joseph's University prepares business leaders to manage strategic change to guide a company's growth and financial success. The program focuses on the human side of business, with coursework covering organizational behavior, leadership development, culture change, coaching and personal and professional growth.

Today, almost every classroom includes a number of students with disabilities -- either physical, educational, emotional, or a combination of all three. Our innovative curriculum is designed to develop and refine competencies in professional educators in order to meet the demands of teaching students with special needs in a variety of school environments, public and private, urban and suburban. 

You can also add a concentration, endorsement or certificate to your degree including: 

• Autism spectrum disorder specialist endorsement
• Supervisor of special education curriculum
• Teaching deaf and hard of hearing (N-12) certification.
• Social, emotional and behavioral wellness endorsement
• Applied behavior analysis concentration 

The Autism Spectrum Disorder Endorsement is designed for special education teachers and individuals who possess interest in expanding their skills and knowledge in this area.