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Saint Joseph’s University's Catholic Educational Leadership Certificate is a 12-credit (four-course) graduate program that prepares leaders to meet the critical needs and challenges facing 21st-century Catholic K-12 education in our local communities.

The corporate financial management certificate can also be completed as a standalone certificate or can be stacked into your MBA or Finance M.S. if you are interested in advancing your financial management knowledge. Whether you enroll in the corporate financial management certificate on its own or stack it as part of a graduate degree, you will receive a certificate credential that can be added to your resume.

The certificate in creative and professional writing will enhance your writing skills, introduce you to new and exciting career pathways and boost your confidence as a writer. You’ll take one core course from the Writing Studies M.A. program, followed by four electives of your choosing. Saint Joseph's University offers a variety of professional courses, such as Writers at Work, Poetry Today and Writing for Publication, plus creative writing courses that include screenwriting, fiction writing and nonfiction writing.

The data analytics certificate can be completed as a standalone certificate or as a certificate as part of the MBA or  Business Intelligence and Analytics M.S. Whether you enroll in the data analytics certificate on its own or stack it as part of the MBA or M.S., you will receive a certificate credential that can be added to your resume.

The data management certificate can be completed as a standalone certificate or as part of the MBA or the Business Intelligence and Analytics MS at Saint Joseph's. Whether you enroll in the data management certificate on its own or stack it as part of a graduate degree, you will receive a certificate credential that can be added to your resume.

The data science certificate can be completed as a standalone certificate or as part of our stackable MBA or the  Business Intelligence & Analytics M.S. Whether you enroll in the data science certificate on its own or stack it as part of the MBA or M.S., you will receive a certificate credential that can be added to your resume.

Saint Joseph's University's Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education PK-12 Certification program is designed to serve those interested in the education of the 40 to 50% of children impacted by hearing loss.

Saint Joseph’s University’s Diagnostic Medical Sonography Certificate is designed for students who hold a college degree. Upon completion of the program requirements, students are eligible to take the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) examinations in sonographic physics, abdomen and obstetrics/gynecology. This 40-credit certificate program can be completed in as little as one year.

Saint Joseph’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Educational Leadership Certificate will help you lead in diverse and culturally relevant contexts

Saint Joseph’s University’s English as a Second Language (ESL) Program Specialist certificate prepares individuals who possess Level I or Level II instructional certification to teach non-native speakers of English to be proficient in speaking, reading and writing English.

Saint Joseph's Ethical Coaching in Sports Certificate students will learn organizational theories and approaches to improve their support of scholar-athletes.

The real estate finance certificate can be completed as a standalone certificate or as part of the stackable MBA or Finance MS. Whether you enroll in the real estate finance certificate on its own or stack it as part of the MBA or MS, you will receive a certificate credential that can be added to your resume.

The food marketing certificate from Saint Joseph's University offers the opportunity to gain insight into the latest techniques, tools and strategies in food & beverage consumer goods, retail and food production.

Through the online four-course genomics certificate program at Saint Joseph’s, you’ll learn from industry experts and gain new skills and resources you can immediately leverage for improved disease research and patient care.

The Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Certificate prepares students for a career analyzing and interpreting data to create visualizations of society's biggest problems. The certificate curriculum teaches you the technical skills to build GIS models while understanding the context surrounding the field. This certificate is currently only available to current undergraduate students at Saint Joseph's University.

In the healthcare management certificate program at Saint Joseph’s University, you will learn the skills to be an effective leader in healthcare, pharmaceuticals and other health-related organizations. You will gain knowledge of best practices and new perspectives in healthcare together with your peer professionals in courses taught by industry experts.

The healthcare management certificate can be completed as a standalone certificate or as part of Saint Joseph's stackable MBA. Whether you enroll in the certificate on its own or stack it as part of the MBA, you will receive a certificate credential that can be added to your resume.

Saint Joseph’s University’s Hospitality Management Certificate is a 12-credit program designed to focus on the food service industry within the hospitality business.

The human resource management certificate can also be completed as a standalone certificate independent of an MBA if you are interested in advancing your human resources knowledge. Whether you enroll in the human resources certificate on its own or stack it as part of the MBA, you will receive a certificate credential that can be added to your resume.

The leadership certificate can also be completed as a standalone certificate independent of an MBA if you are interested in advancing your leadership knowledge. Whether you enroll in the leadership certificate on its own or stack it as part of the MBA, you will receive a certificate credential that can be added to your resume.

Offered at our Philadelphia and Lancaster locations, Saint Joseph’s University’s Medical Laboratory Science Certificate will prepare you for a career performing life-saving tests and analyses in a hospital, clinic, research facility or forensic science lab. Designed for students who hold a college degree, this 46-credit, 12-month certificate program will help you play a critical role in the detection, diagnosis and treatment of disease.

Saint Joseph’s Museum Education Certificate prepares museum educators to work in a range of museum types including art, history and science.

Saint Joseph’s University offers the only Nuclear Medicine Technology Certificate of its kind in Central Pennsylvania. Designed for students who hold a college degree, this certificate program will provide you with the skills and preparation necessary to become a successful nuclear medicine technologist.

This online program is designed for teachers who have an initial teaching certification and a master's degree and want to add a PK-12 Special Education Certification. The 25-credit program includes a required 140-hour student teaching component in PK-12 classsroms, giving students hands-on experience in teaching students who have Individualized Education Program (IEP) plans.

Saint Joseph’s online Reading Specialist Certificate is for teachers who hold Level 1 Certification and seek to pursue certification as a reading specialist.

Saint Joseph’s University’s sales certificate will teach you how to develop results-driven strategies using the latest sales analytics and relationship-building techniques.

Saint Joseph’s online Science Writing Certificate provides students with broad training in scientific, nature, environmental and/or medical writing.

Saint Joseph’s Superintendent Letter of Eligibility certificate prepares transformational leaders in K-12 education who are committed to equity-oriented change.

Saint Joseph’s University’s Surgical Technology Certificate will prepare you for a career assisting surgical teams throughout every step of an operation. You will receive specialized instruction, vast clinical experience and guaranteed clinical placements to ensure you have the preparation necessary to become a surgical technologist. This program is designed for students who hold a degree.

Saint Joseph’s University’s Vascular Sonography Certificate is designed for students who hold a degree and want to become an entry-level vascular sonographer or vascular ultrasound technologist. During this program, you will learn how to conduct ultrasounds and vascular exams on veins and arteries throughout the body. 

The Web and Database Technologies Certificate from Saint Joseph’s University is ideal for students seeking to add a specialty to their resume. For those interested in continuing their education after obtaining this certificate, all 15 credits can be applied to the Computer Science MS.

The Advertising and Promotions Minor at Saint Joseph’s University will help you learn how to create effective ad messaging and successfully promote a company or product.

The American studies minor at Saint Joseph’s University allows students from any major to focus their electives on the study of American history, literature, art, music, politics, ideas and institutions.

At Saint Joseph's University, Classical Studies majors have the opportunity to choose between two concentrations: classical languages and literatures or ancient cultures. Ancient cultures is an interdisciplinary program that allows students to specialize in an area of their own interest.

The Animal Studies minor is an interdisciplinary field that invites students to not only learn more about animals, but to also investigate the relationship between human and non-human animals.

In the art therapy program at Saint Joseph's University, you will learn the theories and concepts in psychology and art to deliver transformational and whole-person-focused care.

The business administration minor, designed for non-business majors at Saint Joseph’s University, equips students with a general understanding of the critical foundations of business. Classes include accounting, information systems, business law, economics, marketing and management.

The Chinese language and culture program at Saint Joseph’s University prepares students for opportunities and challenges involving the greater region of China and its people — economically, socially and politically. You will learn the Chinese language and gain a window into the history and culture of one of the world’s oldest civilizations, with roots extending more than 6,000 years.

The classical studies minor offers courses in Latin and ancient Greek, ranging from elementary to advanced levels. Advanced courses cover the works of major authors and all literary genres, featuring a comprehensive exploration of both language and culture.

The commercial photography minor at Saint Joseph’s University will help you develop the technical skills needed to produce commercial work within the food, entertainment, advertising and digital marketing industries. The minor also includes coursework focused on the necessary business acumen needed to work in these fields including job estimates, pitching clients and working in creative teams.

Saint Joseph's University offers an interdisciplinary study across the departments of computer science, physics, and mathematics for students interested in minoring in computational engineering & applied physics. This interdisciplinary minor gives you a broad understanding of all the elements of computational science and engineering to ensure that you leave the program with the knowledge you need to be competitive in your field.

The creative writing minor at Saint Joseph’s University prepares students to tell stories that matter. The minor will build your writing skills in multiple genres including fiction, poetry, screenwriting, magazine writing, food writing and personal memoir.

A minor in educational studies at Saint Joseph’s University is designed for undergraduates who are interested in building a base in education without earning Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) certification. You will take classes in childhood and adolescent development, language, literacy, culture, assessment, evaluation and more.

A minor in environmental and sustainability studies at Saint Joseph’s University helps students understand how human activities impact the world.

The faith-justice studies minor at Saint Joseph’s University challenges students to consider existing social beliefs and priorities in light of Gospel values and faith-based social justice traditions.

The film and TV minor at Saint Joseph’s University is a great option for students fascinated by cinema and television who want to pair it with a major in another discipline.

Saint Joseph’s Food Marketing Minor for Non-Business Majors is designed for students interested in growing as strategic leaders in the food marketing industry.