About The Lesley H. and William L. Collins College of Professional Studies

Professional licensure and certification requirements often vary from state to state. St. John’s University has not determined requirements for individual states beyond New York. If you reside or plan to reside outside New York you are strongly encouraged to contact the appropriate state licensing agency in that state to seek information and guidance before beginning the program.

Students may work toward

• A three-year doctoral degree
• A two-year graduate degree
• A four-year baccalaureate degree
• A two-year associate degree

Although many of the programs are highly specialized, we focus on providing students with a balanced curriculum that incorporates specialized professional industry programs with a solid liberal arts foundation. In addition to affording valuable, real-world exposure and hands-on experience in various fields of study, the Collins College of Professional Studies provides students with the opportunity to participate in various professional societies, career nights, and extensive alumni networking activities—all of which help bridge the gap between college life and future careers.

Resources that provide a professional environment where students can develop their skills and apply knowledge gained through their coursework include

• Centers and laboratories
• Instructional Television, Film, and Radio Center
• WSJU Radio, St. John's University student-run campus radio station
• WRED-TV, St. John's University student-run television club
• The Society for Film and Visual Arts, St. John's University student-run film, theatre, and visual arts club
• The Torch, the weekly student newspaper
• The Bolt, a student broadcasting organization on our Staten Island campus
• Academic and experiential internship opportunities

Welcome

The Lesley H. and William L. Collins College of Professional Studies develops well-rounded professionals capable of integrating theoretical knowledge with applied concepts learned through classroom, practice, online activities, local and global service-learning, and academic and career-focused internships.

Innovative and fast-paced professional programs—in administration and economics, analytics, communications, computer science, criminal justice and homeland security, information technology, journalism, media, sport management and more—embed foundational social sciences topics in the various professions, cultivating both general and specialized competencies.

The College attracts a cadre of students with multicultural backgrounds who enrich our community. CCPS faculty and staff are dedicated to the success of each student, and carefully customize academic paths to match individual interests and credentials with the skills needed in our evolving society.  

We invite you to learn more about our offerings.