Saint Joseph's College of Maine

In 1976 Joseph's College of Maine introduced distance education through the Division of Graduate and Professional Studies offering quality academic programs which are dedicated to meeting the needs of the adult learning community.

The Division of Graduate and Professional Studies continuously strives to maintain and strengthen its position as a leader in distance education by creating and supporting a community of learners in an environment embodying the principles of the Sisters of Mercy of Saint Joseph's College of Maine. The Division of Graduate and Professional Studies is characterized by our benchmarks of excellence: quality curricula, effective support services, and a division-wide dedication to excellence.

Accreditation

Saint Joseph's College is accredited by the New England Association of Schools & Colleges, Inc., a non-governmental, nationally-recognized organization.

Associate of Science in Adult Education & Training (Online)

The Associate of Science in Adult Education & Training is for students interested in developing the skills and knowledge to teach/organize training programs at the adult and/or corporate level.

This program also serves as a foundation for the Bachelor of Science in General Studies.

Students enrolled in this distance learning program must earn 66 semester-hour credits, 24 of which must be completed through Saint Joseph's College.

Bachelor of Science in General Studies - Adult Education & Training (Online)

The Bachelor of Science in General Studies distance learning program provides individuals a degree completion option in adult education and training. This specialization is for students interested in developing the skills and knowledge to teach and organize training programs at the adult and/or corporate levels.

Students enrolled in this distance learning program must earn 128 semester-hour credits, 39 of which must be completed through Saint Joseph's College. The 18 semester-hour credits required for a specialization must be taken through Saint Joseph's College.

In keeping with its liberal arts tradition, the general education requirement of 45 semester-hour credits provides students with exposure to the humanities, including art, music, history, literature, philosophy and theology; the social sciences, including psychology and sociology; and the natural sciences.

Master of Science in Education (Online)

A typical Saint Joseph's College Master of Science in Education (MSEd) student is an independent learner who enjoys the present, while taking the future seriously. If you are either a practicing teacher advancing in your profession, or an adult career-changer transitioning into education, this program offers you some highly unusual combinations of present quality and convenience, with future advantage and opportunity.

Students in the MSEd program can choose from the following concentrations:

Administrative Management

The administrative management concentration satisfies many states' requirements for building administrator certification.

Health Care Educator

The health care educator concentration provides one of the few hybrid health care-education master's degree programs in the country, reflecting the College's dual history of preparation for both the teaching and health care professions.

School Educator

The school educator concentration was initially designed in part to meet Maine's "alternate route" requirements for professional certification, which are similar to those of a number of other states.

Tuition & Fees

Few investments will match the return you'll realize when you invest in an education through Saint Joseph's College. The education you earn is recognized as being excellent in real-world applications, and gives you the ability to make significant contributions to your work place and your community. That all adds up to a tremendous value.

You'll find several ways to manage the cost of your program including our tuition installment plan, private loans and traditional financial aid programs. Be sure to check with your employer regarding tuition reimbursement programs available. You may also want to contact your tax advisor about new tax initiatives such as the Hope Scholarship Tax Credit and the Lifetime Learning Tax Credit.

Information

If you are interested in this school and would like to find out more, please Request Information from Saint Joseph's College of Maine.