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| Instructional Technology Specialist Certificate |
This online, campus-free program is designed to prepare high quality professionals capable of assuming leadership roles within the field of instructional technology in an individual school, school district, or regional educational setting. ...show more »We provide solid theoretical, research-based information to our students and equip them with a tool set that can be directly applied to their responsibility to integrate technology into the curriculum. This program leads to certification as an Instructional Technology Specialist and to a Master’s Degree in Instructional Technology (36 credits). «show less
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| MS Business Intelligence |
The Master of Science in Business Intelligence Program at Saint Joseph’s University is designed for professionals looking to outperform their competitors by integrating technology and quantitative skills into a relevant, ...show more »functional business context. This innovative program allows students to earn their advanced business credentials from an AACSB accredited university in as little as two years, all while working full time and staying competitive in their field. The Master of Science in Business Intelligence also offers a full-time course of study for new college graduates and early careerists looking to gain valuable skills and advanced business credentials.
The Master of Science in Business Intelligence Program provides motivated individuals with in-depth knowledge and expertise on how data, analytics, and technology can be used to enhance organizational sense-making, decision-making, and performance. Students in this program receive an advanced set of skills that are vital to every field or industry that values effective, fact-based decision-making. Business intelligence professionals help their organizations to better understand data and other information so that new opportunities or threats can be identified. This specialization is valued and employed extensively in business, government, healthcare, education, politics, the military, and beyond. «show less
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| MS Health Administration |
The M.S. in Health Administration and Health Education is designed for health professionals, educators, and public service professionals who are interested both in management/administrative aspects of healthcare and in the need for ...show more »health education and health promotion in the population served by the healthcare system. The curriculum develops student expertise in specific areas of health care management, health promotion and illness prevention, ethics and law, and research. «show less
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| MS Health Administration Ethics |
Students in Health Administration may pursue courses of study leading either to the Master of Science in Health Administration with concentration options or a PostMaster’s Certificate. The M.S. program is ...show more »structured primarily for healthcare professionals with a minimum of 2-3 years experience in the health delivery system who are interested in the management and administrative aspects of health organizations and the health system. The M.S. curriculum presupposes no previous academic training in business. The M.S. in Health Administration curriculum is designed to provide the technical and behavioral competencies as defined by the Health Leadership Competency Model, Version 2 developed by the National Center for Healthcare Leadership (NCHL, 2005). The coursework focuses on the following content as defined by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME, 2007) to assist students to apply knowledge and skills to the management of the environment, processes of patient care, and/or population health. «show less
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| MS Health Administration Informatics |
Our online Master's in Health Administration is designed for healthcare professionals in the health delivery system who want to advance their career in the management and administrative aspects of health ...show more »organizations and the health system.
With a specialization in informatics, you will gain expertise in information resources management, clinical care and programming, enabling you to become the communications conduit linking diverse health care professionals. «show less
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| MS Instructional Technology Specialist |
This degree provides valid methodologies for the development of curriculum and strategies for effectively applying instructional technology to an institution's core curriculum. The goal is to prepare high quality educators ...show more »whom are capable of serving Instructional Technology leadership roles in a school, a school district, or a regional educational setting. SJU provides solid, scientifically research-based information to our students, equipping them with vital skills that can be directly applied to their positions as Instructional Coordinators. Saint Joseph's University has the distinction of being one of the few colleges or universities in Pennsylvania to offer a program that can help learners attain their Instructional Technology Specialist Certification or complete two additional electives and earn their Certification and a Master's degree. This program requires 36 credit hours to complete. «show less
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| MS Organization Development & Leadership |
The mission of the Saint Joseph’s University Master’s of Science in Organization Development and Leadership is to provide working adults with an opportunity to learn, explore, and share practical information, experience, ideas, ...show more »and strategies that strengthen their professional ability to facilitate individual learning and/or guide change in organizations. In order to achieve this mission the Master of Science in Organization Development and Leadership has four concentration areas: Concentration in Adult Learning and Training, Concentration in Organizational Psychology and Development, Concentration in Organization Dynamics and Leadership, and Concentration in Organizational Leadership. «show less
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| Online Homeland Security Certification |
The safety of the United States and its inhabitants from terrorists became a top priority for the government after the attacks on the World Trade Center towers in 2001. Consequently ...show more »there is a growing need for professionals skilled in the creation, implementation, and execution of plans and strategies to respond to terrorist threats and natural disasters.
Saint Joseph University's Post Master's Certificate in Homeland Security offers you the opportunity to enhance your professional development in the criminal justice field or shift the focus of your career to national security issues. The certificate program offers immersion in the subject of homeland security at a graduate level without the time commitment or expense of a master's degree.
The post master's certificate program is made up of six courses that cover the fundamentals of homeland security issues and procedures, including the detection and analysis of illegal financial transactions; an overview of terrorism and its historical, political and religious underpinnings; risk assessment; and the responsibilities and roles of the various government agencies involved in homeland security initiatives and programs.
The online format of the certification in Homeland Security offers you the flexibility and convenience of earning a degree while continuing to fulfill your professional obligations. Courses are taught by faculty with extensive experience who stress the real-world applications of learning concepts. «show less
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| Online Master's in Criminal Justice |
For as long as humans have observed the rule of law, some people have defied it. With an online Master's degree in Criminal Justice from Saint Joseph's University, you can ...show more »serve society for the greater good by helping put criminals and lawbreakers behind bars.
This popular program emphasizes theory and research, administration, and the problems involved in effecting change in the criminal justice system. After earning this degree, you will be able to conceptualize the problems of crime and justice from social, cultural, economic, and political perspectives. In addition, you will understand research methods and design as well as statistical strategies used to analyze social science research.
Saint Joseph's is at the forefront of education in crime prevention, analytical techniques, and all aspects of federal Criminal Justice system. Our curriculum is designed to meet the graduate educational needs of those pursuing careers in traditional law enforcement fields such as corrections, courts, police, and probation; in administrative and management positions in criminal justice and private security; in intelligence analysis positions at the local, state, or federal level; and in law and paralegal occupations.
Learn more about the Criminal Justice Master's Degree Curriculum
Criminal Justice Master's Degree Specializations
Create the perfect degree to align with your career goals and interests. Choose a specialization in:
* Homeland Security * Behavior Analysis
Designed with the needs of working professionals in mind, the Criminal Justice Master's degree from Saint Joseph's University is a flexible and convenient for way for you to increase your education. With its innovative online format, you can earn you degree while still allowing time for other important responsibilities.
Help stop criminals with a Master's degree in Criminal Justice from Saint Joseph's University.
For more information, call us today at (866) 758-7670. «show less
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| Online Master's in Secondary Education with OATCERT Certification |
Quality secondary education is indispensable in creating a bright future for individuals and nations alike. The Master's degree in Secondary Education from Saint Joseph's University provides you with scientifically researched ...show more »knowledge that will prepare you to step into any Secondary Education position within one of the traditional content areas: Math, Science, English, or Citizenship (i.e. Social Studies, History).
This progressive Master's Degree in Secondary Education online program prepares you for positions in middle schools, junior high schools, and high schools as a professional classroom teacher, supervising teacher, or department chairperson, and allows you to apply the skills you have developed immediately in your career.
Secondary education is now being recognized as the cornerstone of educational systems in the 21st century. Our innovative curriculum is designed to develop and refine competencies in professional teachers in order to meet the demands of teaching students in a variety of school environments, public and private, urban and suburban. «show less
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| Online Master's in Special Education |
The curriculum of the Special Education program is designed to develop and refine competencies in professional educators in order to meet the demands of teaching students with special needs in ...show more »a variety of school environments, public and private, urban and suburban. «show less
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| Online Master's in Special Education with Wilson Reading Certification |
Saint Joseph's University is proud to offer an online master's program in Special Education based upon Response to Intervention (RTI) leading to a Master of Science in Education degree. The curriculum ...show more »of the Special Education program is designed to develop and refine competencies in professional educators in order to meet the demands of teaching students with special needs in a variety of school environments, public and private, urban and suburban. «show less
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| Online Special Education Certification |
The Special Education Online Program is an online, campus-free program which can lead to Pennsylvania Special Education teacher certification as well as to an MS in Special Education. Candidates must ...show more »hold a bachelor’s degree, have an initial teaching certification. «show less
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| Online Wilson Reading System® Certification |
Earning the online Wilson Reading System® Certification will show that you have the knowledge you need to work with students who have a language-based learning disability, such as dyslexia, as ...show more »well as those who are reading below grade level because of word-level deficits. The program is generally used with students beginning with the upper elementary grades, through adult.
Through this innovative online professional program, you can earn a Wilson Reading System® Certification or complete additional courses and earn a Master's degree in Special Education in addition to your Certification.
The benefits of earning your Wilson Reading System® Certification online:
Log into class straight from your laptop or home computer Work comfortably at your own pace Take advantage of the ability to connect and work with a vast array of online learners Conveniently submit assignments electronically For more information contact the Online Admissions Office. «show less
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| Post-Master Certificate in CJ with Behavior Analysis Specialization |
Coursework in Behavior Analysis is offered as a concentration in the M.S. in Criminal Justice or as a Post Master's. The application of behavior analysis is very broad, serving those ...show more »who provide a variety of behavior management services, including individuals trained as behavior specialists, mobile therapists, educational consultants, speech-language pathologists, school counselors, social workers, criminal justice professionals, and human services professionals. Behavior Analysis is recognized as a "best practice" in the field of autism, behavioral health, addiction, and corrections. Throughout this program students will develop the skills to transfer basic principles of behavior analysis into effective comprehensive functional behavioral assessments, behavioral interventions, and program evaluation. This program allows students the flexibility to concentrate on the theoretical and methodological knowledge needed to focus on the management skills necessary to succeed as upper-level decision makers.
The Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) has approved the Saint Joseph's University coursework in Behavior Analysis as meeting the coursework requirement for taking the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Examination.
The post-graduate Certificate in Behavior Analysis program from Saint Joseph's University encourages work that transcends disciplinary boundaries, that illuminates the complexity of social behavior and social life, and that has important implications for social policy. Through this progressive professional program, you can earn a Certification in Behavior Analysis or complete additional courses and earn your Certification and a Master’s degree in Criminal Justice in addition to your Certification. «show less
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| Post-Master Certificate in CJ with Homeland Security Specialization |
The safety of the United States and its inhabitants from terrorists became a top priority for the government after the attacks on the World Trade Center towers in 2001. Consequently ...show more »there is a growing need for professionals skilled in the creation, implementation, and execution of plans and strategies to respond to terrorist threats and natural disasters.
Saint Joseph University's Post Master's Certificate in Homeland Security offers you the opportunity to enhance your professional development in the criminal justice field or shift the focus of your career to national security issues. The certificate program offers immersion in the subject of homeland security at a graduate level without the time commitment or expense of a master's degree.
The post master's certificate program is made up of six courses that cover the fundamentals of homeland security issues and procedures, including the detection and analysis of illegal financial transactions; an overview of terrorism and its historical, political and religious underpinnings; risk assessment; and the responsibilities and roles of the various government agencies involved in homeland security initiatives and programs.
The online format of the certification in Homeland Security offers you the flexibility and convenience of earning a degree while continuing to fulfill your professional obligations. Courses are taught by faculty with extensive experience who stress the real-world applications of learning concepts.
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| Behavior Analysis Certification |
The online master's degree in Criminal Justice with a specialization in Behavior Analysis serves those who provide a variety of behavior management services, including individuals trained as behavior specialists, mobile ...show more »therapists, educational consultants, speech-language pathologists, school counselors, social worker, criminal justice professionals, and human service professionals.
Behavior Analysis is recognized as "best practices" in the field of autism, behavioral health, addiction, and corrections. Students will develop the skills to transfer basic principles of behavior analysis into effective comprehensive functional behavioral assessments, behavioral interventions, and program evaluation.
Program offered is a Certificate.
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Saint Joseph's University Online is Regionally Accredited - the highest level of accreditation an online or traditional college or university can obtain, and this accreditation is recognized throughout the country. Our accreditation has been awarded by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. «show less
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| BS in Professional and Liberal Studies |
The Online Bachelor of Science in Professional and Liberal Studies is a degree completion program that can immediately improve your job performance and enhance your future career potential. The strength ...show more »of the program lies in the combination of a solid foundation in the liberal arts -- from communication skills to philosophy -- and a focus on organizational development and leadership. This bundle of knowledge and skills is applicable to almost any organization or professional situation, and greatly broadens the range of your professional opportunities.
Designed with your busy work and personal life in mind, the online B.S. in Professional and Liberal Studies offers you a flexible and convenient way to complete your degree. This online degree provides an accelerated, practical education that emphasizes critical thinking and organizational knowledge applicable to a broad range of career paths. Courses cover:
* Effective oral and written communication * Issues in organizational development * Principles of financial management * Leadership development * Ethics «show less
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| Homeland Security Certification |
Saint Joseph University's Post Master's Certificate in Homeland Security offers you the opportunity to enhance your professional development in the criminal justice field or shift the focus of your career ...show more »to national security issues. The certificate program offers immersion in the subject of homeland security at a graduate level without the time commitment or expense of a master's degree.
The program is made up of six courses that cover the fundamentals of homeland security issues and procedures, including the detection and analysis of illegal financial transactions; an overview of terrorism and its historical, political and religious underpinnings; risk assessment; and the responsibilities and roles of the various government agencies involved in homeland security initiatives and programs. «show less
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| Master's in CJ with Behavior Analysis Specialization |
The online master's degree in Criminal Justice with a specialization in Behavior Analysis serves those who provide a variety of behavior management services, including individuals trained as behavior specialists, mobile ...show more »therapists, educational consultants, speech-language pathologists, school counselors, social worker, criminal justice professionals, and human service professionals.
Behavior Analysis is recognized as "best practices" in the field of autism, behavioral health, addiction, and corrections. Students will develop the skills to transfer basic principles of behavior analysis into effective comprehensive functional behavioral assessments, behavioral interventions, and program evaluation.
The Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) has approved Saint Joseph's University courses SOC 4605 through SOC 4645 as meeting the coursework requirement for taking the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Examination. This progressive and important degree program focuses on developing new and innovative investigative approaches and techniques to the solution of crime by studying the offender and his/her behavior and motivation. It is designed to meet curriculum requirements for the Behavior Analysis Board. The Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) is an internationally recognized certification. «show less
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| Master's in CJ with Homeland Security Specialization |
This course focuses on the consolidation of responsibilities and functions across agencies, at various jurisdictional levels, that have the charge of mitigating hostilities, threats, hazards, and consequences. Further, this course ...show more »incorporates the pillars of robust response systems. This course is designed to develop analytical skills that will prepare students to identify, evaluate and resolve complex policy issues and initiate practical actions. Though the range of relevant issues extends from local matters to national security, this course will concentrate on preparedness strategies for state, urban and local areas. «show less
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| Master's in Criminal Justice |
Saint Joseph's is at the forefront of education in crime prevention, analytical techniques, and all aspects of federal Criminal Justice system.
This graduate program is designed to meet the graduate educational ...show more »needs of those pursuing careers in Criminal Justice, in both the public and private sectors, and allows you to choose a specialization in Homeland Security or Behavior Analysis.
At Saint Joseph's University, we have been developing the minds and abilities of men and women in a challenging academic environment steeped in the enriching Jesuit tradition of cura personalis, or care of the entire person for more than 150 years.
Our Criminal Justice curriculum provides students the opportunity to enhance their theoretical foundation of the field; develop cognitive skills including application of ethics, written and oral communications, critical thinking, reasoning, understanding and conducting research; and preparation for their professional future. «show less
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| Master's in Secondary Education with OATCERT Certification |
secondary education is indispensable in creating a bright future for individuals and nations alike. The Master's degree in Secondary Education from Saint Joseph's University provides you with scientifically researched knowledge ...show more »that will prepare you to step into any Secondary Education position within one of the traditional content areas: Math, Science, English, or Citizenship (i.e. Social Studies, History).
This progressive Master's Degree in Secondary Education online program prepares you for positions in middle schools, junior high schools, and high schools as a professional classroom teacher, supervising teacher, or department chairperson, and allows you to apply the skills you have developed immediately in your career.
Secondary education is now being recognized as the cornerstone of educational systems in the 21st century. Our innovative curriculum is designed to develop and refine competencies in professional teachers in order to meet the demands of teaching students in a variety of school environments, public and private, urban and suburban. «show less
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| Master's in Special Education |
Saint Joseph University's Online Master of Science in Special Education is based on Response to Intervention (RTI) leading to a Master of Science in Education degree. The program is designed ...show more »for individuals holding Level 1 early childhood, elementary teaching certification or secondary teaching certification who are seeking to become highly qualified with a certification in Special Education (pre-K through 12th grade). In addition this degree is well suited for teachers certified in Special Education who are seeking an advanced degree and general educators who are seeking a Master's degree based on state-of-the-art, research-based theory and instructional practice for meeting the diverse needs of their student population «show less
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| Master's in Special Education with Wilson Reading Certification |
The online Wilson Reading System® Certification from Saint Joseph's University provides teachers with the skills needed to help students become fluent, independent readers, using multi-sensory, structured language programs and strategies ...show more »to teach reading and spelling successfully.
The Wilson Reading System® (WRS) is implemented in public and private schools, literacy volunteer organizations, clinics, adult basic education classes, family literacy programs, correctional facilities, and home school situations across the country. WRS directly teaches the structure of words in the English language so that students master the coding system for reading and spelling. «show less
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| Online Accelerated Teacher Certification (OATCERT) |
The Online Accelerated Teacher Certification (OATCERT) program is designed to aid working professionals earn their initial secondary (grades 7-12) teaching certificate or a Master's degree in Secondary Education within one ...show more »of the traditional content areas: Math, Science, English, and Social Studies.
Developed with the educational experience gained from 150 years of shaping minds, our unique online teacher certification program provides an educational environment that challenges you to reach your highest intellectual potential. «show less
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| Special Education Certification |
The Special Education Department offers several certification options. Details regarding each Special Education certification can be obtained by contacting Dr. Cathleen Spinelli at 610-660-3164. The Master’s in Education degree program is designed for ...show more »students who already have an undergraduate degree and a valid Pennsylvania Instructional I certification or are working towards a Pennsylvania Instructional I Early Childhood, Elementary, or Reading Specialist certification at Saint Joseph’s University. This graduate program provides the student with extensive preparation for working with special needs students in the classroom. The program has a dual focus, the preparation of special education teachers and the development of master teachers remaining in the regular education classroom. The required courses are determined during the initial advising conference. Students are required to complete at least 36 graduate credit hours. «show less
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