Overview

Saint Joseph’s College was founded in 1912 by the Sisters of Mercy. At the heart of Saint Joseph’s is a Catholic liberal arts tradition and educational mission for men and women of all faiths and all ages. The college, which also administers a traditional four-year residential curriculum, is situated on 350 acres along the shore of Sebago Lake in Standish, Maine, a half-hour from Portland, Maine’s largest city, and two hours north of Boston. In 1976 the college introduced distance education through the Division of Graduate & Professional Studies, offering quality academic programs that are dedicated to meeting the needs of the adult learning community.

The Division of Graduate & Professional Studies continuously strives to maintain and strengthen its position as a leader in distance education by creating and supporting a community of learners in an environment embodying the principles of the Sisters of Mercy of Saint Joseph’s College of Maine. The Division of Graduate & Professional Studies is characterized by our benchmarks of excellence: quality curricula, effective support services, and a division-wide dedication to excellence. You can start your program in any month of the year and set a pace that suits your life and family. Throughout the program, your personal academic advisor will guide you. Courses are 100 percent online and you can complete your program on your schedule from any location.

Accreditation

Saint Joseph’s College is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges Inc., a non-governmental, nationally recognized organization. An accredited school or college is one that has available the necessary resources to achieve its stated purpose through appropriate educational programs, is substantially doing so, and gives reasonable evidence that it will continue to do so in the foreseeable future. Institutional integrity is also addressed through accreditation.

The Nursing Program is also approved by the Maine State Board of Nursing, Augusta, Maine, and accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, Washington, DC.

The Long-Term Care Administration program is also accredited by the National Association of Boards of Examiners of Long-Term Care Administrators.

Programs of Study

• Accounting
• Adult education and training
  
• Business
  
• Criminal justice
• Education
• General studies
• Health administration
• Human services
• Long-term care administration
• Nursing (RN to BSN, MSN)
• Psychology
• Radiologic science administration
• Theology

Admissions

Saint Joseph’s College offers both on-campus and online courses for all students, providing a quality education. For online programs, there is no on-campus residency required and online programs also offer year-round admission and start dates. Saint Joseph’s offer generous credit transfer policy and affordable tuition is available for qualified students.