Accreditation Statuses and Federal Disclosures
Accreditation Status
| Program | Accrediting Organization | Accreditation Period |
| All Programs | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | Reaffirmaiton granted June 2014 Next site visit April 2024 |
| All Programs | Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) | Program recognition granted July 2020 Next reaffrmation period 2027 |
| All Programs | Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) | Accreditation in Good Standing Next Accreditation Report due 2024 |
| Chemistry | American Chemical Society (ACS) | September 2024 |
| Chemistry | American Society for Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (ASBMB) | January 2024 |
| *BS in Elementary Education PreK-4 and Special Education program *MS in Special Education: Systemic Literacy *Reading Intervention Certificate Program | International Dyslexia Association (IDA) | April 2020 Next Program Review 2025 |
| Master in Social Work | Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) | Pre-Candidacy Status |
| MS in Physician Assistant | Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) | Provisional Accreditation April 2023 |
| * Master's in Occupational Therapy * Doctor of Occupational Therapy | Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) | 2019-2029 |
| Doctor of Physical Therapy | Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) | June 30, 2030 |
| Doctor of Pharmacy | Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) | June 30, 2025 |
Federal Disclosure
Professional Licensure and Certification
Professional licensure and certification requirements often vary from state to state. Some Saint Joseph’s University programs and certificates may satisfy certain requirements for licensure in your state. If you are considering applying to one of these programs, please select the program below for more information regarding educational requirements for professional licensure in the U.S. states and territories in which the program is offered.
Important Note for Prospective Students: If you are considering an online program that leads to a professional license in a state other than Pennsylvania, it is highly recommended that you contact the appropriate licensing agency in your state to seek information and additional guidance before beginning the program.
Nursing and Allied Health Programs
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (DrOT)
Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT)
Teacher and Special Education Programs
State Authorization
Saint Joseph’s University is a member of the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (NC-SARA) which allows us to provide distance learning programs (both online and in the form of supervised field experiences) and coursework to residents of states other than Pennsylvania. NC-SARA membership, however, does not grant reciprocity or exempt us from state professional licensing requirements. As a result, licensing requirements in Pennsylvania may not be recognized as sufficient to obtain a license in any other state.
Licensing Boards
Before enrolling, you are strongly advised to check with your state's professional licensing board to confirm whether the program will meet your state's requirements. A program leading to professional licensure in Pennsylvania might not lead to licensure elsewhere because requirements are different from state to state.
If a license is required for your profession, then you are strongly advised to contact your state's professional licensing board regarding its requirements.