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The Italian studies major at Saint Joseph's University provides students the opportunity to build competency in the Italian language. As an Italian studies major, you will acquire the knowledge that will prepare you for a career in cultural preservation, diplomacy, governmental service, business, teaching, museum education or the arts. It also prepares you to pursue graduate study in international relations, law and advanced work in the humanities.

The journalism program at Saint Joseph’s University provides students with a wide array of news writing, reporting, editing and multimedia skills. The program prepares students for a profession in all forms of journalism.

Saint Joseph’s University’s justice and ethics in the law (JEL) minor emphasizes the ethical, corporate, social and political structures that underlie the law.

At Saint Joseph’s University, the Latin American and Latinx studies minor offers interdisciplinary coursework in both the College of Arts and Sciences and the Haub School of Business. Students in this program participate in programs in countries such as Mexico, Chilé, El Salvador, Bolivia, Ecuador, Argentina, Uruguay and the Dominican Republic.

The leadership certificate can also be completed as a standalone certificate independent of an MBA if you are interested in advancing your leadership knowledge. Whether you enroll in the leadership 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 leadership, ethics and organizational sustainability (LEO) program encourages students to re-examine business practices in light of social, environmental, political and economic shifts to prepare them to become strong, effective and ethical leaders.

As a linguistics major or minor at Saint Joseph’s University, you will study how languages work, where they come from, how they are used in society, how they are learned and how they change over time. You have the option to follow a general linguistics track or select a concentration in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).

When you major or minor in machine learning and artificial intelligence, you gain an understanding of the applied use of ML, AI and data mining in specific courses. You will also learn tactical skills, such as Python programming. The specialized knowledge and skills in advanced analytics you obtain at Saint Joseph’s University are highly sought after by organizations in the Philadelphia area and beyond.

Offered at the undergraduate level, the managing neurodiversity in the workplace minor focuses on the challenges and opportunities of working with neurodiverse individuals with conditions such as ADHD and, primarily, autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

The marketing program provides you with the knowledge, skills and experience needed to stand out in today's ever-changing marketplace. The curriculum paired with Saint Joseph's co-op program will prepare you for a successful career as a marketer.

The marketing certificate can be completed as a standalone certificate or as part of the Marketing MS or stackable MBA. Whether you enroll in the marketing certificate on its own or stack it as part of the MBA or MS, you will receive a certificate credential that can be added to your resume.

The online Master of Science in Marketing program at Saint Joseph's University develops essential skills in consumer behavior, analytics, research and strategy.

The flexibility of Saint Joseph’s University's top-ranking MBA program allows you to take classes at your own pace — on campus in Philadelphia, online or both.

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.

Saint Joseph’s Master of Professional Accountancy (MPA) program will help you advance and develop the necessary skills to successfully pass the CPA exam.

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

As a mathematics major or minor at Saint Joseph's University, you will study abstract algebra, real analysis, statistics and more. The program provides the experience necessary to help you become an analytical thinker with a commitment to problem-solving, a highly-regarded skill in any career path. You will also have the opportunity to take independent study courses or write an honors thesis, offering further preparation for your future career.

Saint Joseph’s biology department offers a one-of-a-kind medical laboratory science program that puts the focus on the science behind the medicine. With a versatile curriculum and a year-long internship in a medical or clinical lab, you’ll gain the skills and knowledge to investigate and solve the mysteries of health.

The medieval, renaissance and reformation studies minor at Saint Joseph’s University offers an interdisciplinary look at the development of Western civilization.

Saint Joseph’s museum studies minor prepares students for the history, theory and ethics of museums and its role in past, present and future generations.

The music major or minor at Saint Joseph’s University provides a comprehensive curriculum that deepens musical understanding and awareness, fosters creative expression and encourages critical analysis and inquiry. It combines coursework in music theory, composition, history and performance.

The music industry minor at Saint Joseph’s University provides a strong foundation in the theoretical and creative aspects of music, along with practical training in business, music marketing and promotion. Whether you're interested in writing, performing or just want to feed your passion for the arts, this program will be fulfilling for you.

Saint Joseph’s University’s neuroscience major 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’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree offers an accredited 4-year nursing program with best-in-class nursing classes and hands-on experience for students.

Lead change and create a strong company culture by obtaining a Master of Science in Organization Development & Leadership (ODL) from Saint Joseph's University. 

The Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Marketing MBA at Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia expands students' understanding of biopharma, diagnostics and more.

The pharmaceutical & healthcare business major at Saint Joseph’s University will teach you how to oversee efficient clinical research and manage complex healthcare costs that are currently challenging the industry. The rapidly changing healthcare industry is in need of individuals with the necessary background knowledge in business, science and technology – and this degree program can provide that required skill set. You will have the option to add a co-op or engage in faculty-mentored research.

With this program, you’ll learn all aspects of drug development, from initial design to delivery.

Find your calling in developing, manufacturing and evaluating medications as a pharmaceutical sciences major. Saint Joseph’s is one of the few universities in the U.S. that offers a BS in pharmaceutical sciences degree.

Saint Joseph’s University’s accredited master’s in pharmaceutics program explores how best to administer a drug to the human body and turn chemicals into effective medications. With a pharmaceutics graduate degree, you’ll advance to the forefront of medical progress.

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.

The pharmacology and toxicology program at Saint Joseph’s is one of the few undergraduate programs of its kind in the country. Examine the effectiveness and toxicity of chemicals and medications as a pharmacology and toxicology major through a hands-on, career-focused curriculum.

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.

Become a practice-ready pharmacist in a range of areas through Saint Joseph’s direct entry pharmacy program. Enter the program as a first-year undergraduate student or transfer student to earn a bachelor’s in pharmaceutical and healthcare studies and Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) in six years. If you already have the prerequisites completed or have a baccalaureate degree, you can enter directly into the professional phase of the program.

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.

At Saint Joseph’s University, the philosophy program offers a creative and critical exploration of the meanings and values by which we live our lives. Students inquire, in a disciplined yet free and unrestricted manner, into matters, society, state and culture.

Get a complete, real-world understanding of what it means to be a physician assistant  at Saint Joseph’s University. Our pre-professional physician assistant program combines foundational coursework with patient contact and shadowing to prepare you for graduate studies and a rewarding career.  

Choose from an accelerated, three-year track or a traditional, four-year undergraduate track to earn a health science degree. If you meet all progression requirements, you’ll be granted an interview for admission to our graduate physician assistant program, known for its renowned faculty and innovative anatomy instruction.

The Department of Physics at Saint Joseph's University offers areas of study in the properties and behavior of matter and energy in a wide variety of contexts, ranging from the sub-microscopic particles from which all ordinary matter is made (particle physics) to the behavior of the universe as a whole (cosmology). Students also study interfaces of physics and biology, and physics and chemistry.

The political science major at Saint Joseph’s University offers the opportunity to examine politics, government and the political process. This program is ideal for those interested in the study of power, behavior, compromise and relationships between political figures in a variety of different contexts.

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.

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.

The Department of Psychology offers courses in all of the major subfields of psychology, as well as a clinical concentration of courses in support of those who are interested in pursuing careers in clinical psychology, counseling psychology and related mental health fields.

The public policy degree program at Saint Joseph's University prepares you for a future career in public policy. You will gain important critical-thinking skills through an inclusive and diverse community lens to help populations that are often marginalized in the policymaking process. The interdisciplinary coursework focuses on theory, analysis and application of policy to prepare you for a future career or graduate work.

A master’s in public policy (MPP) leads to careers in the public/private sector or graduate work in public policy, political science, economics & sociology.

Saint Joseph’s quantitative economics major prepares students to use analyzed data, programming skills and quantitative modeling to solve economic problems.

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.

Religious Studies majors acquire and hone tools for the critical analysis of the major religious traditions found throughout the world. This program will include immersion in the scriptures and other sacred texts within their historical contexts. It also offers robust engagement with visual and performing arts, and other components of material culture, as well as an understanding of how traditions influence and are influenced by the life settings in which they are found.

The risk management and insurance major at Saint Joseph's University provides students with an in-depth understanding of how to project manage and assess financial risk within the insurance industry. This program offers a track in actuarial studies.

Saint Joseph’s University’s sales certificate will teach you how to develop results-driven strategies using the latest sales analytics and relationship-building techniques.

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.

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.

The Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice at Saint Joseph’s University provides students with opportunities to analyze and assess human behavior and its impact on society. The sociology department is comprised of expert teachers and active researchers working to understand society and make positive, practical applications of their findings. Sociology majors go on to work in government, law, public service, criminology, research and nonprofit organizations.

With a certificate in software development from Saint Joseph’s University, you will grow your knowledge with a certificate to add to your resume. You can also decide to continue on to earn your Master of Science in computer science by adding an additional certificate in web and database technologies or artificial intelligence, depending on your interests and career goals. This certificate is completed in five courses or 15 credits.

The Spanish program at Saint Joseph's University focuses on the language, literature, history and cultures of Spain and Latin America, as well as Spanish linguistics. Small class sizes allow for the individual attention necessary in learning a language.

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.

A minor in special education studies is available for undergraduates who are interested in expanding their knowledge of the field of special education without earning certification.

As a sports marketing major, you will take a variety of courses in marketing, business, economics and law to develop your skills and knowledge for a career in the field.

The SHRM-recognized MS in Strategic Human Resource Management program provides students with the skills necessary to help businesses grow.

By majoring in supply chain management at Saint Joseph’s University, you will gain marketable skills and a unique perspective that will distinguish you from other graduates in the job market. The program provides a strong understanding of the supply chain, which is beneficial when developing modeling and forecasting skills critical to every part of the business process. This degree program will help you understand logistics, distribution, planning and procurement while developing the necessary problem-solving skills to succeed in your role. You will also develop skills that are highly attractive in industries such as manufacturing, construction, online retail sales, consumer goods and government agencies.

At Saint Joseph’s University, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) is a six-course minor that provides essential training for the challenging task of teaching the English language at home or abroad in private language schools, community centers or bilingual programs and in other contexts that do not require state certification.

The theatre and film major at Saint Joseph's University nurtures creative expression and technical proficiency while fostering intellectual curiosity and cultural awareness. Students declare a concentration in film/TV, musical theatre or theatre.

The theatre studies minor offers students who have chosen to major in another discipline the opportunity to explore their interest in theatre. With its unique focus on acting, directing and theatre history, the minor develops skills that are valuable in any endeavor.

The theology and religious studies minor at Saint Joseph’s University explores the sacred texts, material cultures and central teachings of both Christian and non-Christian traditions.

Theology majors acquire and hone tools for critical analysis of the Bible, key doctrines, including those concerning Jesus Christ, Church and tradition history and religious authority. The program also includes the study of ethics, including personal and communal morality, as well as the importance of interfaith relations. All majors in the humanities also acquire important skills that are essential in any career: how to distinguish truth from conspiracy theory; how to read carefully; how to write effectively; how to think creatively; how to formulate evidence-driven arguments; and how to speak persuasively.

Saint Joseph’s University is the perfect place to begin your studies if you're undecided about your major. Our undergraduate curriculum includes a comprehensive General Education Program (GEP) which is designed to keep you on track for graduation while exploring entry-level courses in a number of disciplines.

The web and database technologies certificate from Saint Joseph’s University is offered for students looking to gain a specialty for their resume. This certificate is completed in 15 credits and can be stacked into the Computer Science M.S.

Saint Joseph’s Masters in Writing Studies offers flexible course scheduling for working professionals who seek to understand diverse styles of writing.