The Alliance for Catholic Education at Saint Joseph's University

The Alliance for Catholic Education at Saint Joseph’s University (ACESJU) is a two-year fellowship program that provides recent college graduates the opportunity to serve as full-time teachers and administrators in under-resourced Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and Diocese of Camden while pursuing a master’s degree at either Saint Joseph’s University or Neumann University.

If you would like to receive ACESJU updates, which provide information about the recruiting and application process for our next cohort, please fill out our inquiry form. You can also email us at acesju@sju.edu or call our office at (610) 660-1766.

To prepare these highly motivated educators, ACESJU provides an intensive service experience encompassing four programmatic pillars:

ACESJU is modeled after the University of Notre Dame’s successful Alliance for Catholic Education (ACE) program and revitalizes quality urban Catholic education by providing a steady infusion of highly-trained educators. In June 2024, the program proudly welcomed its 14th cohort of 10 fellows who represent a diverse and talented group of young adults.

Saint Joseph’s University teaches students to think critically, pursue social justice, and find God in all things. Saint Joseph's faculty and staff are dedicated to the ongoing development and support of urban educators in this mission. Saint Joseph's University education degrees offer certification in the following:

• PreK – 4
• Middle Years (4-8)
• Secondary (7-12)
• Reading Specialist
• Special Education
• Administrative fellows have an option of receiving an MS in Organization Development And Leadership, Master of Social Work (MSW), MA in Writing Studies or an MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.

The Alliance for Catholic Education at Saint Joseph’s University (ACESJU) is a member of the University Consortium for Catholic Education (UCCE). If ACESJU does not meet your specific needs or interests, please consider applying to one of the other UCCE member programs.