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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have questions about Saint Joseph's University Professional™ or our Project Management, Crisis Management, or Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Certificates? We have the answers! Below, you'll find some of our most frequently asked questions.
- What certificates does Saint Joseph's University Professional offer online?
- Is financial aid available?
- Is earning an online certificate right for me?
- What are the admissions requirements?
- Is Saint Joseph's University accredited?
- How can I request more information?
- What career experience does the Saint Joseph's University Professional faculty bring to the classroom?
- How do online courses work?
- Do I have to be online at a certain time each day or week?
- What type of technical support is available to me?
- What type of personal support is available to me?
- What is the Jesuit Tradition?
- How do I get started?
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What certificates does Saint Joseph's University Professional offer online?
Currently, Saint Joseph's University Professional offers online certificates in Project Management, Crisis Management, Purchasing & Supply Chain Management and Medical Coding.
Is financial aid available?
Financial Aid is not available for Saint Joseph’s University Professional certification programs. We do offer payment options to suit almost everyone's needs. Please call us toll-free at 1-866-319-8974 to speak with an Admissions Representative who can help answer all of your questions.
Is earning an online certificate right for me?
Earning an online Certification from Saint Joseph's University Professional is a great way to expand your career opportunities without sacrificing important time for your family, job, or other activities.
Online classes allow you to do your coursework when and where it's most convenient for you, in a time that is flexible to accommodate your other responsibilities.
What are the admissions requirements?
Candidates for admission to Saint Joseph's University Professional should have a high school diploma or global equivalent.
Students who plan to pursue additional designations upon completion of the Saint Joseph's University Professional certificates will be responsible for satisfying the additional requirements as assigned by the applicable organization.
Is Saint Joseph's University accredited?
Yes, Saint Joseph's University is Regionally Accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is the unit of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools that accredits degree-granting colleges and universities in the Middle States region, which includes Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and several locations internationally.
In addition, the Erivan K. Haub School of Business at Saint Joseph's University is accredited by AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
AACSB is higher education's most prestigious and rigorous accrediting body in business, stressing academic excellence and a commitment to continuous improvement. Fewer than 10% of the business schools in the United States and several handpicked schools internationally have earned this premier accreditation in business and accounting. This puts the Haub School of Business in an elite category of the best business schools throughout the world.
It allows us to attract and retain highly qualified, respected faculty who create dynamic learning environments for the talented students who attend the Haub School of Business. In addition, this accreditation allows us to connect with numerous business and community partners to enhance business education in a rapidly changing global economy.
Saint Joseph's University is one of only 142 schools nationwide with both a Phi Beta Kappa chapter and AACSB business-school accreditation.
How can I request more information?
Please fill out our Information Request Form and we will call you to answer your questions. Or if you can't wait, you can call and speak with an Admissions Representative at 1-866-319-8974.
What career experience does the Saint Joseph's University Professional faculty bring to the classroom?
Saint Joseph's University Professional utilizes a combination of full-time professors and adjunct instructors that are experts in their field. Where Saint Joseph's University Professional does utilize adjunct instructors, our standards for these individuals allow us to expose students to instructors whose expertise is the result of their current work in the fields of study they teach, bringing invaluable real-world experience to the classroom.
How do online courses work?
In online courses, students "attend" class by accessing the course virtual classroom (Web page) and completing assignments according to the class schedule. Students communicate regularly with the instructor and classmates via e-mail and online discussion forums. Students are required to complete assignments according to the course schedule (where applicable), to maintain regular contact with the instructor, and to participate in online discussions.
Do I have to be online at a certain time each day or week?
No, but you are required to stay on schedule with assignments (where applicable) and login multiple times per week. You have the flexibility of choosing the time of day or night you want to log on to the Internet to work on an assignment, but you must complete your assignments and turn them in (through the Web site) by the specified date and time (as outlined in the course schedule). Some courses may have several due dates each week; others may require work only once per week.
What type of technical support is available to me?
Saint Joseph's University Professional offers 24/7 technical support. Our Personal Support Center is made up of technology professionals, committed to supporting the technical needs of our students any time of day, and each day of the week, including weekends. They will assist you with any computer issues that might hinder you from completing your work.
What type of personal support is available to me?
As a Saint Joseph's University Professional student, you will have your own personal Student Services Coordinator who is just a phone call away and is ready to help you with any issues or questions that may arise throughout your academic life at Saint Joseph's University Professional.
What is the Jesuit Tradition?
The approach begins with a deep respect for you as an individual and your potential, a principle the Jesuits call cura personalis, or care of the entire person. Because of their respect for you, our faculty will challenge you to strive for a greater personal excellence in all aspects of your life — intellectual, emotional, moral, and physical. That principle, called magis, accounts for the high level of intellectual exchange and the varied challenges you will experience in your career and the world beyond.
How do I get started?
Call us toll-free at 1-866-319-8974 and speak with an Admissions Representative or fill out our Information Request Form and we'll call you.