The Cornerstone of Jesuit Education
We inspire in students a love of learning, a global way of thinking and a desire to make meaningful contributions to the world.
Make Your Mark on the World
As a graduate of the College of Arts and Sciences, you will be ready to engage the world around you and work with a sense of purpose. Through a combination of rigorous academics, experiential learning and guidance from dedicated faculty, you’ll be prepared with the skills, knowledge and confidence for success in a complex, fast-changing world.
Here in the College of Arts and Sciences, we are educating the next generation of citizens and leaders as they pursue successful lives of meaning and impact in a complex, fast-changing world."
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James CarterDean of the College of Arts and Sciences
Criminal Justice MS
The online Master of Science in Criminal Justice from Saint Joseph’s University will help you advance your career in the fields of law enforcement, intelligence and forensic behavioral health. This program will provide you with the theoretical knowledge and management skills needed to succeed as a decision-maker and pursue a degree beyond a master's. Our online program has been recognized as one of the nation's best in U.S. News & World Report's online education rankings for 2025.
Faculty & Departments
Our faculty are dedicated to the development of our students as they prepare for a future that’s ever-changing on a path that is uniquely theirs. Through classroom instruction and departmental mentorship, faculty in all programs encourage exploration, reflection and critical thinking.
Student & Alumni Spotlight
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I’ve learned so much about what research entails and what it takes to be a top researcher, and by writing published papers with Dr. Cerda, I was really excited to challenge myself.
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I have been able to create so many connections with members of the SJU community. From my IDEAL Learning sequence, I have worked to apply inclusive leadership and professionalism in my internship position.
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Dr. Nelson, Dr. Bhatt, and Beth McNamee have truly been the biggest inspirations to my current journey.
Summer Scholars Program Marks Three Decades of Faculty-Student Collaboration
From disrupting the school-to-prison pipeline to studying the effects of chronic sleep deprivation on memory, Saint Joseph’s Summer Scholars have been conducting cutting-edge research for 30 years.
Caleb Datto, BA ’26, recently wrapped up a 10-week internship in Bogotá, Colombia, where he worked as a political analyst.
Saint Joseph’s University students are studying how horticulture therapy can bring joy to elder Jesuits with dementia, potentially helping with anxiety and depression.
For her Summer Scholars project, biology major Celine Beltran, BS ’25, studied tree rings to determine how climate change impacts the vegetation around Saint Joseph’s University.