Program areas at USJ
College and masters/doctoral programs:see schedule o for program description.college and masters/doctoral programs:students select from an array of dynamic majors and minors, dual majors, and concentrations, and then proceed to realizing their ambitions. Experiential learning is incorporated across the curriculum and faculty prepare students for meaningful professional careers. Seamless degree programs save time and money, and build the foundation for a great career as many degree programs lead to professional licenses. Amidst textbooks and lectures, students complete internships, clinical rotations, and pre-professional experiences effectively applying course material to everyday situations and gaining experience that will help them rise above stiff competition in the job market.as an ncaa division iii school, the University of Saint Joseph hosts 14 varsity teams, in addition to intramurals and numerous recreation and wellness programs. The University is a member of the national collegiate athletic association (ncaa) and the great northeast athletic conference (gnac).the 90-acre suburban campus in prestigious west hartford, Connecticut is known among colleges for its aesthetics and prime location: a few miles from major hartford employers or entertainment and shopping in blue back square, and midway between boston and new york city.in addition to the undergraduate college, the University of Saint Joseph has a graduate and professional studies program offering master's degrees and certificates, a doctor of nursing practice program and a school of pharmacy. The school of pharmacy offers a unique three-calendar-year doctoral degree (pharm.d.) Program in pharmacy.in 2016, usj announced that its new physician assistant (pa) program was granted accreditation-provisional status by the accreditation review commission on education for the physician assistant (arc-pa). This accreditation - the first in a multi-step accreditation process - allowed usj to enroll the inaugural class of its pa program in january 2017. Usj's pa program is a 28-month, coeducational program focusing on collaborative approaches to patient-centered care that enhances treatment plans and can improve outcomes in a changing and evolving healthcare environment.
Model schools:see schedule o for program description.model schools:the University is home to two model schools: the gengras center and the school for young children. The gengras center is a state-approved private special education facility that provides highly structured, intensive and self-contained special education programs for elementary, middle and high school students. In 2022 it served 144 students from surrounding communities. At the center, University of Saint Joseph students fulfill required classes in the fields of special education, nursing, social work, counseling, and nutrition.the school for young children is a nationally-accredited preschool which has been serving children since 1936; in 2022 it enrolled 97 students. It serves as a training program for University students pursuing careers in early childhood education and related fields.