Pre-Professional Pathways

The University of Saint Joseph offers pre-professional pathways for students seeking an accelerated route to advanced study and professional careers. These programs combine a USJ undergraduate degree with a structured path to graduate or professional study, either at USJ or through an affiliated partner univeristy.

Program Types

• Direct-Entry (Dual Degree) Programs - Students earn a bachelor’s degree and a graduate/professional degree from USJ on an accelerated timeline.
• Affiliation Programs - Students complete a bachelor’s degree at USJ along a defined pathway that provides a streamlined route into a graduate or professional program at a partner university. Program structures vary based on the requirements of each agreement.

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Direct-Entry (Dual Degree) Programs at USJ

Physician Assistant (BS + MSPAS)

Eligible Majors:

• Health Science, B.S. (3.5+2.5)  

Pharmacy (BS + Pharm.D)

Eligible Majors:

• Biochemistry, B.S.  
• Biology, B.S.  
• Chemistry, B.S.  
• Health Science, B.S.  (3+3)

Please also see: 3+3 Pharm.D. Program (Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or Health Science B.S. to Pharm.D.)  

Clinical Mental Health Counseling (BA + MA)

Eligible Majors:

• Psychology, B.A.  

School Counseling (BA + MA)

Eligible Majors:

• Psychology, B.A.  

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Affiliation Programs with Partner Universities

Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) - Logan University 

Eligible Majors:

• Biology (3+3)  
• Health Science (3+3)  

Doctor of Optometry (OD) - New England College of Optometry

Eligible Majors:

• Biology (3+4)  
• Health Science B.S. (3+4)    

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) - University of Hartford

Eligible Majors:

• Biology B.S. (4+3)  
• Exercise Science B.S. (4+3)  
• Health Science B.S. (4+3)   

Master of Occupational Therapy (MSOT) - University of Hartford

Eligible Majors:

• Biology B.S. (4+2)