Division of Professional Studies

Saint Francis University will host a public Aviation Open House at its new Aviation Education Center, offering prospective students, families, and members of the community an up-close look at one of the region’s most innovative career training programs. The event, which will take place on Saturday, June 28, 2025, will be held at the Saint Francis University Aviation Education Center, located at 220 Innovation Drive, Johnstown, PA 15904.

Fiaunna Bertha, a 40-year-old mother of two and traveling surgical technologist from Philadelphia, is set to graduate this May with a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Healthcare Studies from Saint Francis University. Driven to pursue a career as a Physician Assistant (PA), she has embarked on a challenging educational journey that started online and eventually brought her to attend classes in Loretto to meet her lofty goals.

Saint Francis University has been ranked No. 151 among the 2025 Best Online Bachelor’s Programs nationwide by U.S. News & World Report.

Saint Francis University is accepting applications for its Fall 2025 Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership and Innovation program, a 32-month hybrid designed for working professionals. The program combines online learning, in-person residencies, and ethics-based leadership education.

Whether you’re a current SFU student aiming to get ahead or someone looking to learn something new without the commitment of a full degree program, our Winter 2024 Semester courses are open to you!

Saint Francis University and the Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center (GACTC) recently implemented a new articulation agreement that will allow GACTC high school and postsecondary students to move seamlessly several of the center's programs into the online Associate of Applied Science in Specialized Studies offered through Saint Francis University's Division of Professional Studies.

Saint Francis University proudly celebrated the Blessing and Dedication of the Saint Francis University Aviation Education Center alongside the grand opening of its FAA-certified Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) program on August 29, 2024.

On August 26 we will welcome our first class of certificate students in the Aviation Maintenance Technician Program! The video below offers a sneak-peek tour inside our brand-new aviation hangar, where the future of aviation maintenance is taking flight.