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 Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) MS program at Saint Joseph’s University helps professionals develop a deeper understanding of diverse behavioral health needs.

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 Foreign Language master’s degree (K-12) is a 30-credit program that includes teacher’s certification in a foreign language.

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

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. This MS program will also prepare you to develop, assess and evaluate curriculum and instruction in your concentration area through collaboration and community building with a focus on education that is socially just and equitable.

Earn your Master of Science in Early Childhood Education from Saint Joseph’s University in preparation to teach pre-kindergarten through fourth grade.

Saint Joseph’s University’s Master of Science in education, elementary/middle school, will prepare you for initial instructional certification.

The online reading specialist program is designed for those who seek to act as leaders in planning the direction of a school’s literacy curriculum.

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

Saint Joseph's educational leadership and administration MS is ideal for aspiring school administrators hoping to make a positive impact on students.

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

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 online Special Education MS features offers a rigorous, well-rounded curriculum addressing critical areas of special needs instruction.

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

The Addiction 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 M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. If not taken as part of the M.S. program, a relevant graduate degree is a required prerequisite.

The online Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) certificate program at Saint Joseph's prepares students to sit for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) exam when accompanied with a master's degree. The program curriculum explores both the theoretical and methodological foundations of behavior analysis. 

Endorsed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, the Autism Spectrum Disorder Endorsement program at Saint Joseph's features a curriculum that focuses on assessment and research-based strategies. The program places special emphasis on skill development and behavioral modification for students of all ages who have been diagnosed on the autism spectrum.

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 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.

With a special education certification, educators can learn key strategies to creating an inclusive environment or special education classroom. In this online program, students can choose between two grade-level certifications, PK-8 or 7-12, which will prepare them for Pennsylvania certification.

The 13-credit reading interventionist certificate program at Saint Joseph’s University will help you develop the skills and knowledge you need to teach students to become fluent, independent readers. The certificate, which is International Dyslexia Association (IDA) accredited, can be completed online and can stack into a Special Education M.S. and Education M.S. for all grade levels.

Social and emotional (SEL) learning is the process by which children and adults acquire the skills necessary for managing emotions, showing empathy, establishing and maintaining positive relationships, making responsible decisions, and setting and achieving positive goals. These skills must be practiced in social contexts, including classroom and school environments. This graduate certificate will prepare you to help students develop these skills.

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