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Saint Joseph's University Online

Saint Joseph's University Online
5600 City Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19131

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Saint Joseph's University Online

For more than 150 years, Saint Joseph's University has 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.

At Saint Joseph's University, your environment will be filled with spirit, intellect and purpose. We respect your values and support you with a learning environment that meets your needs. You are our first priority: your education, your positive experience, your achievements and your dreams.

The "America's Best Colleges" 2010 edition of U.S. News & World Report has ranked Saint Joseph's University among the top 15 master's universities in the north for the 12th consecutive year.

Saint Joseph's University is accredited by The Middle States Association's Commission on Higher Education, thus you can be assured you will receive the very best education possible.

About Saint Joseph's University

Founded in Philadelphia by the Society of Jesus in 1851, Saint Joseph's University promotes an environment of open-minded investigation and debate and is dedicated to producing graduates that will use their skills to improve the common good. In the 2010 edition of "America's Best Colleges," U.S. News & World Report ranked Saint Joseph's University among the top 15 master's universities in the north for the 12th consecutive year.

Online Master's in Instructional Technology Specialist

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Saint Joseph's University is one of the few schools in Pennsylvania to offer a program that can help you attain your Instructional Technology Specialist Certification or, by completing two additional electives, earn your Certification and a Master's degree in Instructional Technology.

Our MS in Instructional Technology program is aligned with National Standards to prepare you to step into any of the Instructional Technology Specialist careers available across a variety of educational settings. Our goal is to prepare high quality educators capable of serving Instructional Technology leadership roles in a school, a school district, or a regional educational setting.

Master's degree in Instructional Technology curriculum is designed to offer:

  • Valid methodologies for the development of curriculum and strategies for effectively applying instructional technology to an institution's core curriculum
  • Studies in the management and administration of instructional technology programs at the building, district, and regional levels on ground and online settings
  • Education in-group process techniques that develop leadership skills needed for working with teachers, students, administrators, parent groups and the community
  • Experiences and studies in the selection and use of material and techniques relevant to a multi-cultural society
  • Experiences in the evaluation and research procedures for the examination of emerging technologies for possible inclusion in an educational setting

Instructional Technology Specialist Certification

Through the Instructional Technology Specialist Certification from Saint Joseph's University, you will be prepared to take on an important and growing role in the K-12 school environment.

Our students are:

  • Education professionals wanting to obtain an Instructional Technology Specialist position
  • Professionals currently in an Instructional Technology role looking to expand their knowledge to integrate the latest technologies within their organization
  • Instructional coordinators responsible for curriculum development and technology based training methods
  • Educators interested in incorporating new technologies within their classrooms to enhance the student learning experience

Potential Instructional Technology positions after graduation include:

  • Director of Academic Technology Services
  • Education Technologist
  • Director of Information Technology
  • Technology Consultant
  • Technology Director
  • Instructional Technology Specialist
  • Technology Coordinator
  • Media Specialist
  • Technology Lead
  • Education Technologist
  • Technology Integration Specialist
  • Instructional Designer

Online Master's in Organization Development and Leadership - Practical Leadership for Changing Times:

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Our online Masters in Organization Development and Leadership prepares you to lead and succeed in today's complex organizations by building your leadership competencies and skill set. You will learn to navigate the challenges of complex organizations by facilitating change, building relationships and creating, communicating and executing strategy.

An alternative to an MBA, the Master of Science in Organization Development and Leadership (MODL) is an interdisciplinary program that focuses on the human side of business through the study of organizational behavior, emotional intelligence, leadership development, organizational change, and personal growth. You will learn to communicate your vision, develop leadership in others and lead sustainable change.

In the MS in Organization Development and Leadership you will draw on your daily work experiences by applying what you learn in class to work and real life situations. The program uses a holistic approach to teaching and learning. Through experiential learning, you will complete interactive assignments that are deeply connected to your personal and work life. The tools and strategies you will acquire in our online Organization Development and Leadership program are applicable in fields such as government, banking, finance, health care, IT, human resources and project management.

The tools and strategies you will acquire in our online Organization Development and Leadership program are applicable in fields such as government, banking, finance, health care, IT, human resources and project management.

Saint Joseph's University has decided to launch this 22-year old MS in Organization Development and Leadership program in a convenient online format due to an increased demand that has gone beyond its current geographic scope.

Online Master's in Secondary Education (with OATCERT Certification)

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Earn a Secondary Education Master's degree with an Online Accelerated Teacher Certification (OATCERT) preparing you to teach Math, Science, English, or Citizenship at the secondary level. This OATCERT is aligned with the knowledge, skills, and practices related to effective teaching as described in the Pennsylvania Standards for Certification and Professional Development. Graduates of this unique combined program earn a Master's degree in Secondary Education and PA certification, including reciprocity with 33+ states.

Online Master's in Special Education

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The Saint Joseph's University online graduate program in Special Education is based on Response to Intervention (RTI) leading to a Master of Science in Education degree. The program is designed 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)*
  • Teachers certified in Special Education who are seeking an advanced degree
  • 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.

*Certification courses must be completed by December 31, 2012. For those completing coursework after this date, it is anticipated that some certification requirement may change.

Online Accelerated Teacher Certification

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The Online Accelerated Teacher Certification (OATCERT) program from Saint Joseph's University is designed to aid working professionals seeking to become secondary educators (grades 7-12). This program is designed for students who currently hold a Bachelor's degree within a field certifiable for secondary education (Math, English, Science, Social Studies, or Foreign Language). 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.

Online Instructional Technology Specialist Certification

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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 you attain your online Instructional Technology Specialist Certification or complete two additional electives and earn your Certification and a Master's degree in Instructional Technology. We provide solid, scientifically research-based information to our students, equipping them with vital skills that can be directly applied to their positions as Instructional Coordinators.

Online Special Education Certification

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The Special Education Certification is designed for teachers who want to develop and refine their ability to meet the demands of students with special educational needs. The convenient online format of this certification program allows working professionals to increase their credentials while maintaining other responsibilities. This certification is also available through a graduate program in Special Education, based on Response to Intervention (RTI), leading to a Master of Science in Education degree with a certification in Special Education (pre-K through 12th grade)*.

*Certification courses must be completed by December 31, 2012. For those completing coursework after this date, it is anticipated that some certification requirement may change.

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