Message from the director
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
dawatson@sjcme.edu
What the students are saying...
Eileen Fratangelo
General Studies student
Eileen feels the education she is receiving at Saint Joseph’s is intellectually challenging.
I am a student in the distance education general studies program. I feel the education I am receiving at Saint Joseph’s is intellectually challenging me to expand my thinking, and solve problems. The General Studies curriculum encourages adult distance education students to combine their work experience with their course of study. Courses of study are relevant to today’s society and working world. In each course I’ve studied so far, I’ve had the opportunity to provide work and life experiences in the coursework, which gave it fuller, richer meaning to me. It is thrilling for me to complete a course and begin another, as I am learning and growing at a rate I never expected at this point of my life.
Wayne Putnam
General Studies student
Wayne is confident upon completion that the knowledge he's acquired at St. Joe’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 St. Joe’s will be a tremendous benefit to me, my present employer, and any future employment endeavors I wish to seek.
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.