St. John’s has great opportunities for teachers, including Master of Arts in the Liberal Arts and Master of Arts in Eastern Classics. These degrees are designed to fit a teacher’s after-work schedule in the fall and spring, in addition to summer semesters. The two-semester Certificate in Liberal Arts Education helps teachers to bring classic books and discussion into their classrooms. All teachers qualify for special scholarships from 1/3 tuition up to full tuition. Teachers are also invited to participate in free, virtual seminars through the Teachers Institute.

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The Graduate Institute attracts many students recently out of college. Some of these students are a bit disenchanted with the education they received in their BA studies and want to round out their education with a good grounding in the classics, or “fill in the holes” before they go on to PhD studies or a career. Our need-based financial aid makes the program affordable for many of these students. In fact, many are pleased to find out that they receive aid even though they did not as an undergraduate student.

Many mid-career professionals who are attracted to the Graduate Institute are searching for a new path in life. They may have been working at a career for several years but are ready to try something new. St. John’s is a place where these students may find their next step. Our generous financial aid packages make this a reality for many working adults.

International students bring welcome perspectives and experiences to our already diverse community of learners. Our unique and rigorous graduate programs attract many international applicants every year, and our commitment to a generous financial aid program brings our unique academic programs within the reach of most qualified applicants.

St. John’s is a military friendly school that attracts a large number of veterans each year. Veterans attending our graduate programs find that their hard earned experiences fit perfectly into our collaborative and fully engaged community. Yellow Ribbon funding is provided to every qualified applicant.

Many of the retirees who find their way to St. John’s College want to do something challenging in their retirements. Some of these students have had St. John’s on their radar for many years, waiting until their kids grew up or their career wound down enough for them to take the time to dive into a graduate degree.

A St. John’s education can open doors across various disciplines. Our alumni pursue further graduate education at some of the best institutions across the country. The Career Development office in Annapolis or the Office of Personal and Professional Development (OPPD) in Santa Fe can assist graduate students secure job advancements or PhD programs.

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