Department of Educational Leadership Academic Programs and Degrees

Overview

Our department offers a Doctor of Educational Leadership (Ed.D.) and M.S. in Educational Leadership and Administration, preparing transformational leaders to succeed in the K-12, higher education and social sectors.

Master's

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Clinical Mental Health Counseling MS Master’s School of Education and Human Development

Offered mostly online, the clinical mental health counseling MS program at Saint Joseph’s University prepares students to become licensed professionals dedicated to supporting individuals, families, and communities in addressing a wide range of mental health needs. This 60-credit program features 700 hours of supervised fieldwork and offers opportunities for specialized learning through elective courses, including an optional built-in certificate in addiction counseling.

Location: Philadelphia Modality: Hybrid

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Educational Leadership and Transformational Change MS Master’s School of Education and Human Development

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.

Location: Philadelphia Modality: Hybrid

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Museum Education MA Master’s School of Education and Human Development

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

Location: Philadelphia Modality: Online

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School Counseling MS Master’s School of Education and Human Development

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.

Location: Philadelphia Modality: Hybrid

Doctoral

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Doctor of Education in Healthcare Education (EdD) Doctoral School of 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.

Location: Philadelphia Modality: Hybrid

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Interdisciplinary Doctor of Education Leadership (EdD) Doctoral School of Education and Human Development

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

Location: Philadelphia Modality: Hybrid

Certificates

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Principal Leader Certificate Certificate School of Education and Human Development

Saint Joseph’s online Principal Leader Certificate teaches K-12 principals how to affect school systems and be a catalyst for change in their community.

Location: Philadelphia Modality: Online

Addictions Counseling Certificate Certificate School of Education and Human Development

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.

Location: Philadelphia Modality: Online

Catholic Education Leadership Certificate Certificate School of Education and Human Development

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.

Location: Philadelphia Modality: On-Campus

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Educational Leadership Certificate Certificate School of Education and Human Development

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

Location: Philadelphia Modality: Hybrid

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Museum Education Certificate Certificate School of Education and Human Development

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

Location: Philadelphia Modality: Online

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Superintendent Letter of Eligibility Doctoral Certificate Certificate School of Education and Human Development

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

Location: Philadelphia Modality: On-Campus