Adult Learner Programs

A Bachelor's in Business Administration in Accounting is the ideal option for working adults who wish to complete a bachelor's in accounting but don't want to leave their jobs to earn their degree.

With an Associate of Business Administration from Saint Joseph's University, you will gain a general understanding of the foundations of business with classes in accounting, information systems, business law, economics, marketing and management. 

With a Bachelor of Business Administration from Saint Joseph's University, you will develop a well-rounded understanding of various business functions. 

A degree in business intelligence and analytics from Saint Joseph's University equips adult students with the practical technology skills needed to be successful in today’s business world.

The role of parents, educators, doctors and others in the development of children is crucial to their success. Saint Joseph's University's childhood studies major is designed for students looking to specialize in the care and development of young children and youth. Through your coursework and field experience as a childhood studies major, you will learn how to better serve your community, starting with our youngest generation.

A Bachelor of Liberal Studies degree in criminal justice provides a strong foundation in criminology, juvenile justice, social deviance and crime theory. 

Adult learners who major in early childhood education at Saint Joseph’s University focus their studies on child development, building educational foundations, the role of schools in society, and the assessment and evaluation of learning and progress.

With a Bachelor of Liberal Studies in English & Professional Writing, you will learn how to analyze complex information and provide well-written ideas in a logical manner. A degree in English will provide the reading, writing, research and critical thinking skills necessary to succeed in a wide range of careers, from creative writing, the arts and teaching to marketing, sales and business strategy.

The family business and entrepreneurship B.B.A at Saint Joseph’s University teaches students how to assess risks associated with business management, make responsible decisions and recognize opportunities within and outside their own businesses. Whether your family already has a business or you're eager to start your own, this major can help guide you.

Saint Joseph's University's Department of Finance offers a curriculum rooted in financial theory and practice, updated frequently to reflect the rapid changes in technology and world economic conditions. You will develop excellent critical-thinking and problem-solving skills in preparation for careers as financial decision makers. You will study stock trading, economics, financial analysis and more, developing the skills necessary to pursue a successful career in finance. 

The food marketing program at Saint Joseph's University has earned a reputation for excellence among stakeholders in academia, government and private industry. One of the first of its kind, this unique program is led by faculty experts who have practical, first-hand experience in the food industry. 

The health administration program at Saint Joseph’s University provides important skills in research, laws and industry practices to ensure students have the knowledge and experience to help healthcare organizations.

The Human Resources and People Management B.B.A. prepares adult learners for careers in human resources (HR) management by developing the skills necessary to attract, retain, develop and deploy an organization’s most important asset: its employees.

The interdisciplinary studies major provides students with a Bachelor of Liberal Studies (B.L.S.) degree. The interdisciplinary studies major from Saint Joseph's University offers adult learners the opportunity to design a unique degree plan based on a variety of academic concentrations. 

The international business program at Saint Joseph’s University offers courses in international marketing, finance and management, as well as a capstone course in global strategic planning. A truly interdisciplinary degree, you can enroll in a variety of courses exploring the international dimensions of business, as well as other courses in the College of Arts and Sciences that enhance knowledge about other countries and cultures.

The Bachelor of Business Administration in Leadership, Ethics and Organizational Sustainability at Saint Joseph’s University prepares students to respond to the ever-changing relationship that business has with society.

The marketing program at Saint Joseph’s University provides an education in the theory and practice of marketing, encouraging adult learners to investigate a particular aspect of the field that most interests them.

The Bachelor of Liberal Studies in organization development and leadership equips adult learners with the skills necessary to successfully manage an organization for success. People, plans, policies and even office politics can affect how well an organization functions and performs in the marketplace. Through the program, you will study how to strengthen the talents of each individual team member to help further an organization overall. 

Saint Joseph's University's pharmaceutical & healthcare marketing B.B.A. brings together industry experts and faculty for a distinctive academic experience. The program attracts domestic and international adult learners who are eager to study the ever-changing pharmaceutical and healthcare marketing landscape.

The Psychological Studies B.L.S. focuses on the scientific study of experimental, clinical, counseling and health-related psychology. Courses are offered in research methods and statistics and provide the opportunity to research the following:

• Human behavior
• Mental health
• Cognitive processes
• The human mind
• Developmental psychology 

In studying risk management and insurance at Saint Joseph's University, students will learn how to identify, assess and report potential operational or financial risks to a business. 

Adult learners studying sports marketing at Saint Joseph’s University gain insider knowledge from highly regarded faculty as they research this growing field.

The post-baccalaureate certificate in accountancy from Saint Joseph’s is for those seeking to pursue a career in industry, government or public accounting. It satisfies the CPA requirement without the long-term commitment of pursuing a master’s degree.

A degree in business administration from Saint Joseph’s University provides students with a wide variety of courses in finance, accounting, business intelligence, food marketing, management and pharmaceutical & healthcare marketing, in addition to some courses offered in the College of Arts & Sciences.

Saint Joseph's pre-health post-baccalaureate certificate is designed for individuals who are pursuing admission to medical, dental, optometry, veterinary, or podiatry programs. Complete this 36-credit certificate in as little as a year.