3. Academic Programs

Preparing Students for the Real World

This story is part of a larger feature on President Rhona Free’s 10 years at USJ. To read more, click here.

Academic excellence has always been a top priority at the University of Saint Joseph, and school leadership knows how important it is to stay ahead of the curve. With President Free at the helm, USJ has remained focused on student success, updating academic offerings to reflect today’s ever-evolving job market.

Hartford is a fabulous city with many opportunities. Today’s students need to be able to apply their skills in the real world. USJ is in a perfect place to enhance these opportunities, by creating additional programs that align with existing industries and areas of growth.

President Rhona Free

The importance of career-readiness continues to grow, as does our list of new academic offerings*:

  • Health Science, B.S.
  • Health Science Pre-PA, B.S.
  • Computer Science, B.S.
  • Computer Science, B.S. with a Concentration in Data Science
  • Computer Science, B.S. with a Concentration in Open Discipline Education (CODE)
  • Computer Science, B.S. with a Concentration in Software Engineering
  • Digital Media and Communication, B.A.
  • Digital Media and Communication, B.A. with a Concentration in Mass Media and Communication
  • Digital Media and Communication, B.A. with a Concentration in Spanish Communication and Media
  • Digital Media and Communication, B.A. with a Concentration in Sports Communication and Media
  • Elementary Education, B.S. with Teacher Licensure
  • Engineering Science, B.A.
  • Environmental Science, B.S.
  • Exercise Science, B.S.
  • Healthcare Administration, MHA
  • Mathematics, B.S. with a Concentration in Actuarial Science
  • Mathematics with a Concentration in Computer Science, B.S.
  • PA Studies, M.S.P.A.S.
  • Psychology, B.A. – Counseling, M.A. (Accelerated, Direct-Entry)
  • Secondary Education, B.S. with Teacher Licensure
  • Social Work, BSW with a Concentration in Sports Settings
  • Special Education, M.A.: Transition, Advocacy & Planning Across the Lifespan
  • Sport Management and Promotion, B.S.
  • Sport Management and Promotion, B.S. with a Concentration in Esports Management

*Added since 2015

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