Health Studies classroom at Saint Joseph's

Graduate Programs

If you are interested in pursuing further studies and enhancing your professional skills, the School of Health Professions at Saint Joseph's University offers several programs related to education and autism studies in partnership with the Kinney Center. Class options vary from in-person to online. 

Applied Behavior Analysis M.S.

Saint Joseph’s University’s online ABA master’s degree is designed for individuals with a background in education or the social sciences who are interested in becoming Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA). However, anyone with an interest in learning about positive behavioral interventions and support can also benefit from this program.

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Special Education M.S.

Today, almost every classroom includes a number of students with disabilities — either physical, educational, emotional or a combination of all three. Our innovative curriculum is designed to develop and refine competencies in professional educators in order to meet the demands of teaching students with special needs in a variety of school environments, public and private, urban and suburban.

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Special Education M.S. - Deaf and Hard of Hearing

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

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Graduate Assistantships

If you are pursuing a master’s degree at Saint Joseph’s University in an autism related field, consider building your resume with an immersive graduate assistantship at the Kinney Center. As a graduate assistant you will help maintain and grow our quality autism programming, as well as mentor and advise Kinney SCHOLARS.

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I chose to attend Saint Joseph’s University for my graduate degree as a result of the Kinney SCHOLARS program. Working through this program for four years taught me skills that I use in my classroom today. It also drove my ambition to work with those who have autism."

Dáire Ryan '16, '17 (M.S)

3rd Grade Special Education Teacher

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School of Health Professions

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