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Message from the Director - General Studies Online Programs

Welcome to the General Studies degree completion program at Saint Joseph's College of Maine. You'll find that the flexibility of our program and generous prior college credit transfer policy makes it a great choice for the busy adult.  Whatever General Studies specialization you choose, Business Administration, Adult Education & Training, Criminal Justice, Psychology, or Human Services, we can help you earn your degree or certificate on your schedule and from the convenience of your home.  We are pleased to offer a wide variety of interesting courses, all taught by experienced, well-qualified, and caring faculty.  Contact us today so we can begin this exciting journey together!

Dave Watson
M.A., Salve Regina
B.A., Duke University
207-893-7991

Dave Watson

What the students are saying...

Read more...Kathleen Mahoney

Kathleen Mahoney

General Studies student
Kathleen can immediately apply what she's learning in her business classes to her career.

"My experience as a student in the Graduate and Professional Studies Program at Saint Joseph's College of Maine has been nothing short of terrific! I am able to work at my own pace, fitting course work around my work and travel schedule, and I can apply immediately to my career what I am learning in my business classes. I also know that I can count on my advisor, the faculty and the GPS administration to support and advise me. They have my best interests as a student at heart and I value their commitment to helping me achieve my educational goals."

Read more...Wayne Putnum

Wayne Putnum

General Studies student
Wayne is confident upon completion that the knowledge he's acquired at Saint Joseph's will be a tremendous benefit to him.

"I have really enjoyed my experience at Saint Joseph's College. I am enrolled in the General Studies Program and have nothing but good things to say about the professors, instructors, and all the staff, especially my advisor who has really taken the time to assist me and answer any questions I have had. I chose Saint Joseph's College because of its Christian background; the friendly environment and my personal experience is testimony to the Colleges' true character. I am quite confident upon completion that the knowledge I have acquired at Saint Joseph's will be a tremendous benefit to me, my present employer, and any future employment endeavors I wish to seek."

Read more...Cassie Dove

Cassie Dove

General Studies student
Cassie was able to be full time (4 courses at a time)student and complete her bachelor's in under 4 years while being a full time mom and music teacher.

"If ANYONE would have told me 4 years ago that I would be able to finish my bachelor's degree while raising my young daughter on a farm in Maine, I would have laughed, but Saint Joseph's College made it possible. With their General Studies Program (focus in Adult Education and Training) in the Graduate and Professional Studies Department of Saint Joseph's, I was able to be full time (4 courses at a time) and complete my bachelor's in just under 4 years while being a full time mom and music teacher.

My wonderful advisor, Carolyn Bellerose, gave me the confidence I needed everytime I signed up for 4 more courses and working with me to complete my goal. With Carolyn's knowledge and skills she was able to guide me in the right direction and choose courses that would not only benefit my education process but benefit me in my second career as an educator in secondary schools. I'm proud to be moving onto the MSED program at Saint Joseph's College and intend to finish that degree in one year, and with Saint Joseph's GPS it's possible to obtain those dreams."

What the faculty are saying...

Read more...Ali A. Choudhry

Ali A. Choudhry

Ph.D., Touro University International
CStat., London, U.K.

"I like teaching at Saint Joseph's online and distance learning because the students bring with them a rich, diverse background, we share and exchange ideas on an on-going basis. Their commitment to their educational goals makes the entire teaching experience more enjoyable and fulfilling."

Read more...Francis A. Amoroso

Francis A. Amoroso

J.D., Massachusetts School of Law
B.A., Saint Joseph's College of Maine

"The reason I enjoy teaching for Saint Joseph's College is demonstrated by the philosophy that each program and course is based. The philosophy to me is that the student is an important part of this college community founded on the traditions of the Sisters of Mercy. The instructors, support personnel and students are all part of the same community working toward the common goal of intellectual growth. Unlike larger organizations where a person becomes merely a number, at Saint Joseph's College everyone brings a part of themselves to the table and it is through the merging or our individualities that we all grow further than where we began."

Read more...Kurtis Clements

Kurtis Clements

M.F.A., Warren Wilson College
B.A., University of Southern Maine

"The future is here and you can be a part of it in Saint Joseph's College of Maine's Distance Education program. No longer is geography or class times a factor in deciding whether or not to pursue your college education. At Saint Joseph's College of Maine, you work independently and at your own pace with faculty members who understand your unique needs. You can pursue your degree while working full-time and/or raising a family—all you need is a computer, an internet connection, and the desire to learn. If you always dreamed of going to college, but couldn't for whatever reason, now is the time to learn more about Saint Joseph's College of Maine."