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St. John's University - AcademicsCollege Prowler3.08
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Quick StatsFaculty with Terminal Degree
59 %
Student-Faculty Ratio
17:1
Average Course Load
5 courses
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St. John’s University’s mission through its academic program is to implant a rewarding education to individuals wishing to succeed in all aspects of their lives. Many areas of study, which include more than 100 majors, are designed to prepare students for the future, while focusing on a highly dynamic, increasingly global society. The University also states that they are “committed to academic excellence, moral purpose, and professional development, which is evident in the success of many of their alumni, who continue to emphasize the value of a St. John’s education.” There are several options, such as combined degree programs, that make it easier to graduate earlier. Many of the teachers are very helpful and genuinely want the students to learn the material. Then there are the teachers that make the courses and tests extremely hard, without giving the students adequate assistance to comprehend it. There are also teachers that don’t teach, or even show up for classes, but give out easy As; in the end, the students are not learning. Students should ask everyone they know about professors prior to enrolling in their classes. It may help to eliminate some of the not-so-good teachers. Sometimes, it’s better to have a strict teacher who will take the required steps for students to learn the curriculum than an easy teacher who just wants students to coast through his or her class. Even if you are falling behind on the work, the good thing about St. John’s is the abundance of coursework assistance, such as tutoring or time management workshops, that help students adjust to college.
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mdemps9190 says: St. John's University 2012 Business  |
The teachers are awful. They...
The teachers are awful. They either don't know what they are teaching or just expect everyone to know without actually teaching it. Students regularly fail tests, and the teachers just try and find ways to boost your grade so that they don't look completely incompetent.
Academics: November 24, 2008
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Not only are the teachers...
Not only are the teachers knowledgeable, but they make the classes interesting, and they want to help all of their students as much as possible. Many of the teachers go out of their way to help the students learn so they can pass and be prepared for their intended majors. Some students come out of college not knowing anything because either the teacher was too hard or too easy. In any situation, the teacher just did not take the adequate time to help the students, which is definitely a waste of money for college. |
TheVincentian says: St. John's University 2012 Family and Consumer Sciences |
An Education for the Brainless
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The majority of students are of below average students, admission seems like a charitable donation to most. Students don't do work, there is almost a high school type of vibe. Students are normally materialistic. Teachers are well aware of the intelligence of the student body and will often give away A's to anyone who seems like they might have a morsel of intelligence. The faculty is often hard to get a hold of. New professors often get frustrated with the lack of drive and intelligence of the student body.
Academics: January 12, 2010
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The students act out of order in...
The students act out of order in class; there is no control in the classrooms and most students walk in five minutes before class is over and it’s okay. That’s not right because I break my neck each day to come to class on time and those that aren’t making the effort are put on the same grade level as me. |
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There is absolutely no flexibility...
There is absolutely no flexibility in choosing your courses. I can understand as a freshman they start off the students by choosing their required classes, but I notice as an upperclassman, even, when you are choosing your own classes, you still have to go by their required curriculum. I want to be in different classes instead of those just for my major, so I can try new things and even see if there is something better out there. That is what college should be about, learning and finding new interests through your classroom settings. |
FactsAP Test Score Requirements
Possible credit for scores of 4 or 5
IB Test Score Requirements
Possible credit
Degrees Awarded
- Associate
- Bachelor's
- Doctorate
- First professional
- Master's
- Post-bachelor's certificate
- Post-master's certificate
Most Popular Majors
- Business/marketing - 26 %
- Communications/journalism - 11 %
- Education - 6 %
- Health professions and related sciences - 7 %
- Security and protective services - 7 %
Special Study Options
- Accelerated Program
- Cross-registration
- Distance learning
- Double major
- Dual enrollment
- English as a Second Language (ESL)
- Honors Program
- Independent Study
- Internships
- Liberal arts/career combination
- Study abroad
- Teacher certification program
- Weekend college
Class Sizes
- 50 or More Students - 6 %
- Fewer than 20 Students - 38 %
Undergraduate Schools
- College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions
- College of Professional Studies
- Peter J. Tobin College of Business
- School of Education
- St. John's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Did You Know?St. John’s University offers many options to help students excel in their coursework, such as remedial math, reading, writing, and note-taking services, as well as assistance in study skills. And they offer a program for at-risk freshmen. The University also has pass/fail options (depending on the undergraduate school the student is in), and tutoring is available free of charge. They also offer help for writers of all skill sets at the Institute for Writing Studies.
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