Majors and Programs of Study
With more than 100 majors and programs of study, St. John’s University is an exemplary place to explore, discover, and develop your academic interests. If you’re still deciding, apply undeclared and take time to explore your options.
Explore Your Options
Schools and Colleges
St. John’s is comprised of six unique Schools and Colleges that feature a variety of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs. No matter which path you choose, you benefit from the broad foundation of a liberal arts education that prepares you for success and a lifetime of discovery.
Study Abroad
Where in the world do you want to go? Rome? Paris? Somewhere else? St. John’s offers a wide range of academic programs in Europe, as well as opportunities that span the globe. As a first-year student, you can satisfy your wanderlust for as little as $750.
Research
St. John’s is a place of discovery. No matter where your interests lie, you can conduct groundbreaking, résumé-building research with world-class scholars as both an undergraduate or graduate student.
Centers and Institutes
St. John’s provides an eclectic mix of training programs, events, activities, and services that enhance and support your efforts, including multicultural, local, and globally-centered initiatives.
Faculty
Our dedicated faculty create a supportive, close-knit scholarly community that offers you the knowledge and skills to thrive on campus and around the world.
Success at St. John's
Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Major Finds Home Away from Home at St. John’s
Kew Gardens, NY, native Autumn Hill always felt a special connection to St. John’s University. Her high school dance performances were held on the Queens, NY, campus, and she graduated from high school in Carnesecca Arena. Ultimately, however, it was the ethnic diversity and international flavor of the campus community that drew her here.
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“Service is important to me because I’m passionate about helping others and making a positive impact,” she said. “I am so grateful for the blessings I have in my life, and I want that for others. I always encourage my peers to get involved in the vast amount of service initiatives that St. John’s provides.”
Serving Others Drives Grad Student's Research Ambition
In his native country of Trinidad and Tobago, Jelani Estrada ’22C was considered a shy and unassuming student. When he came to St. John’s University and confronted the COVID-19 pandemic, however, he quickly found his voice and a passion for giving back to the community.
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Jelani, a graduate student pursuing a Master of Public Health degree, first came to St. John’s as an international undergraduate student in 2018, eager to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. In March 2020, he landed a position as a patient transporter at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, in Flushing, NY, not far from St. John’s Queens, NY, campus.
From the Blog
A Guide to Majors, Double Majors, Minors, and Concentrations
College isn’t a one-size-fits-all journey—and your degree doesn’t have to be either. From combining two areas of study to adding specialized skills, there are several ways to shape an academic path that reflects who you are and where you want to go.
In this guide, we explore the difference between a major, double major, minor, and concentration; what each path offers; and how to build a degree that’s truly your own.
How Attending a Crisis Conference Expanded My Homeland Security Education at St. John’s
If you are a homeland security student or interested in disaster recovery careers, attending a professional conference can be transformative. This spring, I had the wonderful opportunity to attend the Disaster Recovery Journal (DRJ) Conference in Orlando, FL.