Adult Undergraduate Programs

School of Professional And Continuing Studies (SPCS)

The School of Professional and Continuing Studies offers undergraduate degree programs with a distinct approach to serving adult students. Courses are held in Jersey City, Englewood Cliffs, and on-site at many corporate locations.

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• Calendars: 8-week Evening Sessions, Nursing Express Track, Public Policy (semester)
• Forms: Company Deferment, Payment Plan

Blended Learning Programs

Programs that run on the eight-week session schedule are offered in a blended learning format. Students benefit from face-to-face instruction along with the flexibility of learning in an online environment. For many of our students a degree can be completed in as few as 20 months, depending on transfer credits earned.

Business Administration (BSBA) – Studies may focus on Accounting, Marketing, Management or Healthcare Management.

Criminal Justice (BA) – This program offers a combination of theory, practical application, and the Jesuit educational principles of justice and social equity.

Elementary Education (BA) - For those inspired to teach, the Elementary Education program is designed to prepare you for your classroom.

Professional Studies (BPS) - General studies programs are available in the areas of Social Sciences and Humanities.  Also, the Interdisciplinary Studies major is offered for students who wish to meet special cultural or vocational objectives.

Campus Exclusive Programs

Nursing (RN to BSN) – Develop a breadth of knowledge, skills, and values from both general and professional education, and prepare for generalist professional practice. The RN to BSN program is offered only at the Englewood Cliffs campus. Several delivery options are available: Express Track program (Tuesdays only), Evening program (8-week sessions), and an online program (saintpeterscollegeonline.com)

Public Policy (BS in Urban Studies / AAS in Public Policy) – The Public Policy program prepares students to work in community affairs, local, state, or federal government, political office, public or private administration, human resources and urban planning. The Public Policy program is offered only on the Jersey City campus.

Getting Started Couldn't be Easier

To begin, please apply for admission and present transcripts from all high schools or post-secondary schools attended. Admission will be considered based on an unofficial transcript, however an official transcript must be provided for full admittance. We do not require entrance exams, standardized tests, or admission interviews.

Admitted students will work with an advisor who will evaluate transfer credits and determine a personalized plan to guide course selection through graduation.

Locations

Jersey City (Hudson County) - directions and public transportation
Minutes from Manhattan and downtown Jersey City the main campus is readily accessible via public transportation. Parking lots are available to the College Community by permit.

Englewood Cliffs Campus (Bergen County) - directions
Just off Exit 1 of the Palisades Parkway, the Englewood Cliffs Camus exclusively serves adult students. Parking is available in the main parking lot.

Newark Site (Essex County) – Available to Horizon BCBS and Port Authority employees