The Johnnies Blog
Fast-Track vs. Traditional Degrees: Why Accelerated Programs Work
With rising tuition costs, competition intensifying in the job market, and the drive to make an impact sooner, today’s ambitious students are increasingly turning to accelerated—also called fast-track — degree programs.
In this blog, you learn what a fast-track program is, how it compares to the bachelor’s and master’s traditional degree path, and the transformative benefits it can deliver for your career.
Fast Track to Impact: How St. John’s Accelerated My Homeland Security Career
Michael Trivino '25CCPS shares how St. John’s University’s Fast Track program helped him complete a Homeland Security degree, gain real-world experience, and build a successful career.
Thought Experiment: AI in Warfare
Read the rising role of artificial intelligence in warfare, and why students at St. John’s University in Queens, NY, feel global regulation is needed.
How to Get into the Cybersecurity Field
Whether you are a career-changer or a recent graduate looking to break into the cybersecurity industry, there are a few key things you can do to succeed.
Adventuring Through Rome: My Week Studying Abroad as a Grad Student
Read how a cybersecurity grad student from St. John’s University in Queens, NY, faced fears, explored Rome, and gained career and life lessons through studying abroad.
The Role of Generative AI in Cybersecurity
Discover how generative AI is revolutionizing cybersecurity. Gain new insights for cybersecurity professionals with St. John’s University, New York's M.S. in Cyber Security Program.
First-Gen and Fearless: Miguel’s Journey at St. John’s University
From Brooklyn, NY, to leadership success—how one first-generation student turned a challenge into a calling.
