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Academics

Division of Professional Studies

Continuing Studies & Workforce Development 

Career-Focused, Flexible Programs Designed for Adults


Move your career forward or find a new path in business, technology, education, healthcare, 通过欧宝体育app入口专业研究部门获得在线学位或技能建设证书的社会服务和其他关键领域.

In our online courses and in-person workforce trainings, you will find:
  • Faculty who bring real-world expertise into the classroom.
  • In-demand skilled technical programs that fill a workforce need.
  • Transfer-friendly online degrees that fit your schedule. 
 
Why Saint Francis?

Experience Impact-Driven Online Programs


想要有所作为的价值观驱动型专业人士总是很抢手.

Whether you study on campus or pursue your degree 100% online, the Saint Francis University promise is the same for every student.  欧宝体育app入口将帮助你“成为那个人”,在你选择的领域产生影响. 欧宝体育app入口提供免费的成绩单审查(s)获得学分从认可的学院或大学.

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Honoring Your Past Experience, Supporting Your Future Goals

你的成功团队知道大学对在职成年人来说有不同的挑战. As an online student at Saint Francis, you will have the personalized advising and support you need to be successful. 

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choose a career path that is in sync with your goals and values

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navigate earning credit for work experience or past college courses

Forbes Advisor 2023

One of 10 Best Online Colleges  in PA

Workforce Development Training


Aviation Specialization/Pilot's Training

This training provided in coordination with Nulton Aviation Services,  弹射器学生没有过去的飞行经验,以商业航空的边缘. 学生可以在网上或在校完成大学学位的同时获得飞行员执照,  or opt for the flight school-only path. 

Flight Training in Johnstown
Pilot License Training Homepage


Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) Certificate

这个新的实践技术培训证书课程旨在在21个月内完成,将为学生在航空工业和其他领域的技术人员工作做好准备.

Anticipated Fall 2024,  in-person Johnstown

AMT Homepage


In Development

Patient Care Technician 

这个提议的实践培训证书课程正在开发中,以支持该地区医疗保健劳动力的需求,并将在SFU位于阿尔图纳库里创新中心的新医疗保健模拟实验室举行, PA.


Learn more about Workforce Development Initiatives at SFU

 

Skill-Building Certificates 


Business Skills Certificates (online)

Valuable to those beginning careers or to those changing career directions.

AccountingBusinessComputer Systems Management  & Management


Home Brewing  Micro-Credential & Brewing Certificate (Online)

 一级(微型证书)是专为学习者谁寻求介绍或指导家庭酿造. Tier 2(证书)为学习者提供知识和经验,使其有资格在啤酒厂从事入门级工作.  Digital badging credential included. 

Catalog 23/24: 

Brewing Certificate

Homebrewing Basics Micro-Credential  

Applications are always open.


大多数在线成人教育课程的申请都是滚动接受的,有机会在一年中的任何时候开始. 事实上,欧宝体育app入口每学期有两次开学,通常是学期初和学期中.
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Our Staff

专业研究部门的工作人员在与像你这样的成人学生合作方面经验丰富. 欧宝体育app入口可以回答您的问题,并通过欧宝体育app入口广泛的课程组合指导您,帮助您找到实现目标的正确途径. 

 

Connect with us!

Email:   professionalstudies@inonezl.com   
Call us: 1-800-457-6300 


Dean of the Division of Professional Studies

 

Dr. Tricia McFadden


Dr. Tricia McFadden
TMcfadden@inonezl.com
814-471-1163

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 Ms. Sherri Link

Director of  Academic and Student Affairs

 slink@inonezl.com

 814-472-3058

 

 

 

 

 

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 Ms. Gabrielle Cronin

 Associate Director of Operations

 gcronin@inonezl.com

 814-472-2811

 

 

 

 

 

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 Heather Jones

 Online Academic Advisor

 hjones@inonezl.com

 814-471-1146

 

 

 

 

 

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 Jordan Jorgenson

 Operations & Events Specialist

 jjorgenson@inonezl.com

 814-471-1102

 

 

 

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 Brianna Pavkovich

 Director Aviation Maintenance Tech. Program

 bpavkovich@inonezl.com

 

 

 

Our Faculty


学位和证书课程由专业研究部门提供,由具有优势的SFU教师和行业专家组成,他们对成人学习者的教学充满热情. 


In our online courses, you will find faculty who:
  • bring real-world expertise into the classroom.
  • tailor their online courses to best deliver the subject matter.
  • are trained in effective online teaching styles and technology tools.

Application Process

  • Completed application:  online application  
  • 所有高等教育学习的正式成绩单(如果没有先前的大学课程), then a copy of your high school transcripts or GED required)
  • Visiting Students  (non-SFU students taking individual courses) complete the  Non Degree Application​​​​​​

View the Saint Francis University Statement of Nondiscrimination

Attention Prospective Online Students Residing Outside of Pennsylvania

 

According to higher education regulations, 欧宝体育app入口及其在线/远程教育课程和项目必须在向居住在这些州的学生提供这些课程或项目之前获得某些州的授权. 居住在宾夕法尼亚以外的未来学生应该咨询大学的 State Authorization 网页,以确定他们是否有资格进入欧宝体育app入口的在线课程或注册在线课程.

 

Important Note如果你正在考虑一个学术项目,从而获得你所在州的专业执照或认证, 强烈建议您在开始您所在州以外的学术课程之前,首先向您所在州的适当许可机构寻求指导.

Questions may be directed to (814) 472-3199. 

Student Complaint Resolution 


Student Identity Verification for Online Learning 


欧宝体育app入口不收取在线学习学生身份验证费用. 在线学习的学生身份验证所需的任何校园旅行将在注册过程之前和过程中通过课程大纲等出版物进行说明, the University's website, or the course catalog.

Schedule of Classes

Next Session: May 13, 2024


There is still time to register for our upcoming classes. See a class you want to register to take? Connect with us to make sure space is still available.

We'd love to help you get started! 

professionalstudies@inonezl.com   
1-800-457-6300 

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Blog

U.S. News & World Report Ranks Saint Francis University Among Best Online Programs

University Communications & Marketing | 02/07/2024
Saint Francis University has been ranked No. 138 among the 2024 Best Online Bachelor’s Programs by U.S. News & World Report. 今年的排名比该校2023年的第245名提高了107个名次. A total of 348 Universities were evaluated as part of the ranking process. SFU ranks #5 in Pennsylvania.

SFU's Aviation Education Center featured on WJAC

University Communications & Marketing | 01/25/2024
欧宝体育app入口在约翰·默萨·约翰敦-坎布里亚县机场的影响力越来越大,这在WJAC最近的一个片段中得到了报道.

SFU names inaugural director for new Aviation Maintenance Technician School

Marie Young, University Communications & Marketing | 10/10/2023
Saint Francis University has appointed Brianna Pavkovich of Rockwood, PA, 该校最新劳动力发展计划的首任主任, the Aviation Maintenance Technician certificate program. As the new director, 她的首要职责包括指导该项目通过美国联邦航空局的批准程序,目标是在2024年秋季开始上课. 

EDD program hosts second cohort residency

Division of Professional Studies | 10/05/2023
专业研究司迎来了第二届组织领导教育执行博士学位 & Innovation Cohort. The cohort, named Aggiornamento 2023, 于2023年9月7日至9月10日亲自聚集在一起,进行他们的第一次居住.

Scholar-Practitioner and Learning Teams within the Ed.D Program

Joe Coray, ’83 | 02/23/2023
Coray shares his perspective on the value of joining the Ed.D cohort of established professionals who desire to keep learning, going deeper and broader into leadership, ethics, and innovation as it applies to their respective fields and areas of interest.