School of Graduate and Professional Studies

Dean:

Dan Nussbaum, Ph.D.

Contact:

Kelli Schaller, Executive Administrative Assistant to the Dean, 860-231-5761, kschaller@usj.edu

Accredited by:

Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
Connecticut State Department of Education
Council on Social Work Education

Membership in:

Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs
Council on Social Work Education
International Association of Schools of Social Work
National Council of Family Relations
National Organization of Human Services
Society for Research in Child Development
Society for Research in Adolescence

Mission Statement:

The School of Graduate and Professional Studies:

• Provides a rigorous, relevant, and values-based undergraduate and graduate education to a diverse student population
• Prepares knowledgeable and skilled professionals who engage in culturally responsive practice to deliver effective service
• Cultivates a student-centered environment built on a foundation of integrity and accountability
• Develops graduates who embrace life-long learning, service, and the promotion of social justice
• Prepares graduates to become leaders in their communities and accomplished professionals in their chosen field of work

Departments:

Business Administration 
Counseling and Applied Behavioral Studies 
Human Development and Family Studies 
Institute for Autism and Behavioral Studies 
Social Work and Latino Community Practice  

Undergraduate Majors:

Accounting, B.S. 
Child Study, B.A. 
Family Studies, B.S. 
Management, B.S. 
Social Work, B.S.  

Undergraduate Minors:

Accounting Minor 
Child Study Minor 
Family Studies Minor 
Gerontology Minor or Certificate 
Latino Community Practice Minor 
Management Minor 
Youth Services Minor  

Other Undergraduate Programs:

Adelante Certificate  
Latino Community Practice Certificate  

Interdisciplinary Programs (B.A. or B.S.)  

• Honors Program  
• Interdisciplinary Studies Major  
• Program for Adult Learners  

Child Study, B.A. to M.A. (Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling) Accelerated  
Child Study, B.A. to M.S. (Autism & Applied Behavior Analysis) Accelerated  
Family Studies, B.S. to M.A. (Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling) Accelerated  
Family Studies, B.S. to M.S. (Autism & Applied Behavior Analysis) Accelerated  

Graduate Programs:

Autism and Applied Behavior Analysis, M.S. 
Clinical Mental Health Counseling, M.A. 
Human Development/Gerontology, M.A. 
Marriage and Family Therapy, M.A. 
Management, M.S. 
School Counseling, M.A.  
Social Work, M.S.W.  

Other Graduate Programs:

Applied Behavior Analysis Graduate Certificate  
Contemporary Project Management Graduate Certificate  
Healthcare Systems Management Graduate Certificate 
Homeland Security Management Graduate Certificate