Saint Joseph's College of Maine was founded in 1912 by the Sisters of Mercy, and has a long history of providing access to education for non-traditional students through distance learning. Distance education was first offered in 1976 to provide a quality college education for working adults who sought an alternative to traditional on-campus study. Today, you can choose from more than twenty graduate and undergraduate programs in business, education, criminal justice, health administration, nursing (for RNs), and theology.
Saint Joseph's College continuously strives to maintain and strengthen its position as a leader in distance education by creating and supporting a community of learners in an environment embodying the principles of the Sisters of Mercy of Saint Joseph's College of Maine. Distance learning is characterized by our benchmarks of excellence: quality curricula, effective support services, and a division-wide dedication to excellence.
Learning online with Saint Joseph's College of Maine represents a quality education, online flexibility, and affordable tuition. That adds up to an exceptional value. You can earn a quality degree from a leader in distance education, on your individual schedule, at an affordable price. Let our support team guide you to success.
Why Choose to Study at Saint Joseph's College of Maine
Online Tutoring Available
Could you use some help getting started with your writing or math assignment? Maybe you just need some ideas, or maybe you have specific questions about grammar or organizing your paper. As a Saint Joseph's College student, you have access to a unique online service for your course work. A real person will answer your questions online and give you feedback.
Excellent Student Support
At Saint Joseph's College, your support starts with a personal academic advisor. Your academic advisor helps you succeed by:
- Giving you sound guidance on course content, administrative policies and procedures, degree requirements and individual program requirements
- Providing proactive support and motivation through telephone and e-mail communication
- Being your personal advocate and link to the faculty, administration and other students
24/7 Technical Support
Saint Joseph's College offers help desk support through Sungard Higher Education for issues about using ANGEL for your online courses. This help desk is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
