Prepare for pastoral ministry and teaching in this comprehensive program offering quality, accredited theological education for those seeking to serve the needs of the Catholic Church and society in parishes, diocesan agencies, hospitals, retreat and spiritual centers, or social service agencies.
Broaden your skills in business with a wide range of electives and become an effective manager. Focus your electives in the area of business that most interests you – such as Accounting, Management, or Sales & Marketing. With our professionally focused curriculum, you will be prepared for career advancement in any organization or industry.
Already have an associate degree?
Transfer your full degree (60 credits) and earn your BSBA faster. Additional transfer credits can be accepted with one-to-one equivalencies to reach the maximum of 90 transfer credits toward the program.
Take your banking career further with this program, developed jointly by Saint Joseph's College and the Center for Financial Training and Education Alliance (CFTEA). Designed for students already employed by a banking institution served by the CFTEA, this program is highly relevant to banking professionals.
Prepare for a growing career with a flexible program that can be personalized to meet your schedule and career goals. Develop the skills necessary to move up in the field of health care while gaining perspective to influence your organization.
Continue your education in a CAHIIM-accredited program designed to help you prepare for the Registered Health Information Administration (RHIA®) exam and become credentialed through AHIMA. Get the health information management (HIM) courses you need in a distance-learning format that’s readily accessible.
Transfer your credits toward a customized degree shaped to fit the career you want. With 10 minors to choose from, you can study across disciplines, gaining new perspectives and multiple skill sets marketable to numerous employers.
Enroll in one of the few – and the only online – programs in the country accredited by the National Association of Boards and Examiners of Long-Term Care Administrators (NAB). Learn to demonstrate leadership qualities and gain experience relevant to state licensing board requirements in this important field.
For every 9 nursing credits you successfully complete, you will also earn a free course voucher that can be applied toward any of your remaining general education requirements. These features make it easy for any RN to earn their bachelor's degree and advance their career in a quick and affordable way.
RN license required.
Prepare to advance into management within your diagnostic imagery department with this fully online program. Work one-on-one with experienced faculty, growing your knowledge base as you continue to focus on your career goals and priorities.
Benefit from an academically rigorous, socially relevant curriculum designed to equip you with the knowledge, values, and skills necessary for a career in social work. This CSWE-accredited online program will prepare you for positions such as case manager, discharge planner, and mental health and behavioral health technician.
Graduates of this program may qualify for advanced standing with their MSW, allowing them to earn their Master's in Social Work in as little as one year through another institution.
Develop the advanced skills and real-world experience needed to qualify for licensure as a certified public accountant (CPA). Designed for both career advancers and career changers, no undergraduate business degree is required to apply. Fully admitted students can finish this degree in as little as one year.
Benefit from curriculum designed to help advance ordained deacons and those in formation in diocesan diaconal programs through this 30-credit theological and pastoral program based on a philosophy grounded in solid Catholic doctrine with a deeply spiritual orientation.
Gain a strong foundation in Catholic theology and ministry. The pastoral theology specialization will serve those involved with parishes, religious education, diaconal preparation, diocesan agencies, hospitals, retreat and spiritual centers, and social service agencies
Focus on dogmatic theology and Catholic doctrine and gain a strong theological foundation of Catholic spirituality which includes the history of the Christian religious experience. The specialization in sacred theology will serve those involved with teaching, pastoral ministry, and spiritual formation programs.
Earn your degree in as little as 15 months in a program designed for anyone looking to set themselves apart as a credible and ethical leader. Our MBA focuses on giving you the strategic management and organizational leadership skills you need to enact change, develop effective teams, and set targeted and achievable business objectives.
Use 6 credits of electives to tailor the program to your interests or to transfer in other graduate coursework. Students can apply with a bachelor's degree in any discipline. No pre-requisite courses required.
A Focus on Sustainability
Saint Joseph’s College is committed to becoming carbon neutral by 2036 and it is our responsibility to instill the same level of commitment in our students. Many of the courses in the Leadership MBA program received a sustainability designation from SJC's Center for Sustainable Communities, either Sustainability-Related (SR) or Sustainability-Focused (SF), through a program that conforms with the AASHE/STARS Standards (2.2) for which SJC earned a gold award (2022).
Prepare for impactful ministerial work through a graduate program that professes fidelity to the teachings of Jesus Christ and the doctrine and heritage of the Roman Catholic Church. Intended for those who seek to serve the needs of the Catholic Church and society.
Become an effective manager who can take the lead in a wide range of health services organizations. This program is designed to accommodate your working schedule and integrates lessons with real-world experience. It emphasizes the key areas of organizational and financial management, human resources, ethical behavior, and leadership skills, developing highly competent health care managers ready to make a difference.
Benefit from the same leadership-focused curriculum as the Master of Heath Administration, but with special emphasis on management and supervision at Catholic health care organizations.
View your nursing career from a new perspective while developing skills for nurse leadership in an online, CCNE-accredited master’s program developed to accommodate the busy schedules of working nurses.
Specializations include:
RN license required.
Engage in a quality learning experience and find your place in a community of fellow lifelong learners at SJC. Choose the track best suited to help you become who you want to be. Options include: school educator, school leadership, Catholic school leadership, and health care educator.
Apply your strategic mindset and business acumen in a track designed for chief nursing officers, operational leaders and anyone performing administration or supervision.
In this program, you’ll develop skills for nurse leadership in a completely online, CCNE-accredited master’s program developed to accommodate the busy schedules of working nurses.
RN license required.
Gain skills to diagnose and treat acute conditions in adults, and apply those skills in a variety of settings, including: inpatient/hospital settings, clinics, and emergency departments.
In this program, you’ll develop skills for nurse leadership in a completely online, CCNE-accredited master’s program with a 100% ANCC pass rate in 2020. And, you can do it all while studying around your work schedule. Only a single, weekend-long visit to campus is required during this program.
RN license required.
Focus your career on the primary care setting, working in collaboration with other health care professionals to help adult patients lead healthier lives.
In this program, you’ll develop skills for nurse leadership in a completely online, CCNE-accredited master’s program, all while studying around your work schedule. Only a single, weekend-long visit to campus is required during this program.
RN license required.
Influence the next generation of health care practitioners and build skills for staff development roles or nursing education.
In this program, you’ll develop nurse educator skills in a completely online, CCNE-accredited master’s program developed to accommodate the busy schedules of working nurses.
RN license required.
Focus your career on the primary care setting, working in collaboration with other health care professionals to help patients of all ages lead healthier lives.
In this program, you’ll develop the highly sought after nurse practitioner knowledge and skills in an online, CCNE-accredited master’s program with a 100% AANP pass rate in 2019. And, you can do it all while studying around your work schedule. Only a single, weekend-long visit to campus is required during this program.
RN license required.
Demand for mental health professionals is on the rise. Gain skills to diagnose and treat psychiatric conditions in adults and apply those skills in a variety of practice settings including clinics, nursing homes and hospitals.
In this program you will gain skills as a nurse leader in a completely online, CCNE-accredited program. And you can do it all while studying around your work schedule. Only a single weekend long visit to campus will be required during the program.
RN license required.
Students select our online certificate in Catholic Theology for a variety of reasons. Some pursue it for personal fulfillment alone. Others pursue it with a goal of becoming more effective in their callings and ministries. Regardless of your goals, our Catholic Theology program is here to help you reach them.
Gain skills and credentials that expand your knowledge of health administration and your ability to positively impact your health care organization. This 18-credit certificate provides a framework for success in entry-level positions within hospitals, outpatient services and primary care.
Enroll in a shorter, certificate version of one of the few – and the only online – programs in the country accredited by the National Association of Boards and Examiners of Long-Term Care Administrators (NAB). Learn to demonstrate leadership qualities and gain experience relevant to state licensing board requirements. Courses in this program can be rolled into the Bachelor's degree at a later date, if desired.
Advance your career in school leadership with a graduate certificate. Choose between School Leadership and Catholic School Leadership. Both certificates can be used as a stepping stone into the full MSEd program.
Develop your understanding and appreciation of the Catholic faith rooted in God’s revelation and embodied in the living tradition of the Church. You can also use this advanced certificate as a stepping stone toward a Master of Art in Theology degree.
Designed for nurses who strive to manage, direct, or lead a team in their career. The dual degree program blends effective business knowledge with the vital master’s curriculum nurses need to advance into positions such as manager, director of nursing, or chief nursing officer.
RN license required.
Build your leadership qualities while sharpening the skills needed to face the growing issues of access, quality, and cost of health care services. This dual degree is designed for nurses who are, or plan to become, CEOs and facility or hospital administrators.
RN license required.
For those who already have their master's, this certificate focuses on giving you the strategic management and organizational leadership skills you need to enact change, develop effective teams, and set targeted and achievable business objectives. You’ll complete five graduate courses drawn from the Master of Business Administration curriculum that focus on sustainability, organizations and leadership, plus the Capstone (CAG 600, or MB605).
We design our online curriculum here on campus—with the online learner in mind. Study in an intuitive digital environment bolstered by regular faculty feedback.
We offer tuition discount opportunities (up to 15%) through approximately 600 employers, including 100 healthcare institutions.
Enjoy an open dialogue with your advisor as well as faculty and administrators. So, if life hands you the unexpected, you can have a real conversation about what you need to succeed.
Request information today and connect with an admissions counselor who can answer your questions.
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Since 1976, Saint Joseph’s College of Maine has been empowering students with industry-relevant and mission-driven degrees they can earn off-campus. As a result, we’ve built a vibrant online community, with 62% of our students now based online.
You’re truly not alone when you learn online at SJC.
Our campus is established as a living laboratory for sustainability solutions. By earning your degree at SJC, you’re helping to promote a culture of sustainability for generations to come.
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