Graduate Degree Programs: Education and Human Development

The Doctor of Education in Healthcare Education (EdD) at Saint Joseph's University will prepare graduates to teach the next generation of healthcare professionals, with an emphasis on leadership and organizational change theory, as well as practical experiences in curriculum design and instruction.

The Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) program at Saint Joseph’s University focuses on contemporary curriculum, ethics in education and educational planning.

The 30-credit Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) at Saint Joseph's University is offered 100% online and designed for professionals who want to create meaningful, lasting change in the lives of individuals across educational, clinical and community settings. 

Offered primarily online, the Clinical Mental Health Counseling MS program at Saint Joseph’s University will prepare you to work as a licensed counselor within a supportive community of learners, making an impact on clients’ wellbeing from your first day in the program. The 60-credit program includes 700 hours of supervised fieldwork and an optional built-in certificate in addiction counseling.

Saint Joseph's University's Master of Science in Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education PK-12 program is designed to serve those interested in the education of deaf and hard of hearing learners.

Earn your Master of Science in Elementary Education (PK-4) from Saint Joseph’s University in preparation to teach pre-kindergarten through fourth grade.

Offered in person and online, Saint Joseph’s master's in art education prepares you to advance your skills in the arts as well as broaden your theoretical and practical knowledge in art education.

Saint Joseph’s World Languages master’s degree (PK-12) is a 30-credit program that includes teacher’s certification in a foreign language.

Saint Joseph’s University offers a 30-credit Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction that supports K-12 teachers, curriculum specialists, STEM and literacy professionals in their continuing education and professional development. The program is fully online with a concentration in STEM Education, Literacy and ESL Teaching and Learning. 

At Saint Joseph's University, we believe every student in grades 4 through 8 deserves an educator who is prepared, passionate, and ready to meet them at this pivotal stage of their growth. The Master of Science in Elementary/Middle Grades Education (4-8) is built to help you become that teacher.

The online master's in reading specialist program is designed for those who seek to improve literacy and reading achievement in their school or district. Graduates of this program go on to become reading specialists, literacy coaches or instructional specialists in PK-12 reading programs.

Offered 100% online, Saint Joseph’s Master of Science in Secondary Education will prepare you to teach grades 7-12.

Students in Saint Joseph's University's Master of Science in Educational Leadership and Transformational Change learn to lead with their mind and heart through the lens of equity to solve the complex educational challenges of the 21st century. Courses can be taken entirely online, on-campus or a combination of both.

Saint Joseph's Master of Social Work program prepares you to become a versatile, compassionate leader across the full spectrum of social work practice.

Saint Joseph’s Master of Arts in Museum Education prepares museum educators to work in public and private institutions.

Offered primarily 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.

For those ready to make a deeper impact in special education, Saint Joseph’s University’s Master of Science in Special Education is designed to develop confident practitioners prepared to transform the lives of students with disabilities. 

The clinical speech-language pathology MS program at Saint Joseph’s University prepares students to assess, diagnose and treat a broad range of disorders affecting speech, language, social and cognitive communication and more. With a growing need for skilled speech-language pathologists, this program provides hands-on experience and prepares students to become skilled practitioners in a fast-growing field.

The Addictions Graduate Educational Certificate (AGEC) 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.

Today, there is a greater understanding of the specific needs of individuals with ASD, driving a need for professionals with expertise in research and best practices related to teaching and caring for them. To meet this expanding need, Saint Joseph’s University offers a four-course Autism Spectrum Disorder Certificate that prepares students to assist and empower members of this population.

Saint Joseph’s University's Catholic Educational Leadership Certificate is a 12-credit (four-course) graduate program that prepares leaders to meet the critical needs and challenges facing 21st-century Catholic K-12 education in our local communities.

Saint Joseph's University's Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education PK-12 Certification program is designed to serve those interested in the education of the 40 to 50% of children impacted by hearing loss.

Saint Joseph’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Educational Leadership Certificate will help you lead in diverse and culturally relevant contexts

Saint Joseph’s University’s English as a Second Language (ESL) Program Specialist certificate prepares individuals who possess Level I or Level II instructional certification to teach non-native speakers of English to be proficient in speaking, reading and writing English.

Saint Joseph’s University’s Intensive Structured Literacy with Wilson Level I Certificate program provides teachers with the skills they need to help students become fluent, independent readers. Earn your certificate from a University with accreditation at both levels of the International Dyslexia Association (IDA) Knowledge and Practice Standards for Teachers of Reading. Certificate credits can also be applied towards the Special Education MS and Education MS  and you may be eligible to earn your Wilson Reading System ® Level 1 certification upon completion of the certificate program.

Saint Joseph’s Museum Education Certificate prepares museum educators to work in a range of museum types including art, history and science.

This online program is designed for teachers who have an initial teaching certification and a master's degree and want to add a PK-12 Special Education Certification. The 25-credit program includes a required 140-hour student teaching component in PK-12 classsroms, giving students hands-on experience in teaching students who have Individualized Education Program (IEP) plans.

Saint Joseph's Principal & Supervisor of Curriculum & Instruction PK-12 Certificate will help you to lead with integrity, equity and instructional excellence in today's K-12 schools and districts.

Saint Joseph’s online Reading Specialist Certificate is for teachers who hold Level 1 Certification and seek to pursue certification as a reading specialist.

Although research supports social-emotional learning (SEL) programs as a core curriculum component, it's rare for teachers to have the formal training needed to seamlessly help children develop these skills in tandem with academic learning. To prepare for the barriers your students may face and support their growth, you need to add to your own skillset, which is why earning a certificate in Social, Emotional and Behavioral Wellness (SEBW) of PK-12 students can be so beneficial.

Saint Joseph’s Superintendent Letter of Eligibility certificate prepares transformational leaders in K-12 education who are committed to equity-oriented change.