Analyze marine and terrestrial ecosystems and conduct research with faculty members at the top of their fields to understand ways to conserve and manage our natural resources. Our location and in-house research vessels allow the exploration of the unique ecosystems, estuaries, and watersheds of coastal NJ as you work toward a degree that offers a wide array of possible career paths from agricultural scientist to fisheries conservationist and zoologist to oceanographer.
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Marine and Environmental Biology and Policy
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Computer Science
Drive the future of technology by optimizing existing software and expediting new solutions to complex computing problems. You will become proficient in modern programming languages while exploring topics such as artificial intelligence, mobile app development, network modeling and simulation, and more. Our students have the unique opportunity to work on campus with faculty across multiple departments, conduct exciting summer research projects, and intern with local and national computing firms.
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Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Learn to operate sophisticated instruments designed to determine the presence, extent, or absence of various diseases. After three years of coursework, you will complete a 15-month internship at the Rutgers School of Health Related Professions (Rutgers-SHRP), gaining practical experience in current state-of-the-art tests and procedures. Graduates of this program will take a national exam to be certified as a clinical laboratory scientist.
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Chemistry
Acquiring a degree in chemistry will open doors to a variety of educational or professional opportunities. From chemical engineer to lecturer and pharmacologist to chemist, the associated career opportunities are as numerous as they are rewarding. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of areas including analytical, computational, environmental, organic, inorganic, physical, and synthetic chemistry, as well as chemical education, nanoscience, and geophysics. Obtain hands-on experience with modern scientific instrumentation while receiving faculty mentorship.
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Biology
Explore the science of life through topics such as plant sciences, genetics, neuroscience, human anatomy and physiology, and biochemistry. Participate in lab work and field exercises, as well as conduct research with faculty members in our newly updated collaborative labs and facilities.
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Elementary Education – P-3, K-6, TSD
Combine in-depth clinical experiences with a rigorous curriculum that includes key endorsements in P-3, K-6 Elementary Education, and Teacher of Student Disabilities. By completing a yearlong clinical practice with one of our 50+ P-12 partner schools, you will develop modern and cutting-edge skills to make an immediate difference in local school and communities.
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Education (All Majors)
Choose from a variety of education programs that combine sustained, in-depth clinical experiences with a rigorous curriculum that includes your choice of a content major with key endorsements available in P-3, K-6 Elementary Education, Secondary Education, and Teacher of Student with Disabilities (TSD). By completing a yearlong clinical practice with one of our 50+ P-12 partner schools, you will develop modern and cutting-edge skills to make an immediate difference in local school and communities.
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Nursing
Earning your B.S. in Nursing (BSN) while preparing for RN licensure will not only increase your credibility and earning power, but will also open doors to careers only available to BSN holders. Why? Because the B.S. in Nursing curriculum teaches much more than clinical skills. As a BSN holder, you will also possess the communication, critical thinking, and leadership skills that healthcare organizations are seeking. Our freshman-entry program is specifically designed for students who are committed to a career in nursing and want to stay ahead of the curve.
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Health Studies
Complete the Health Science track within the Health Studies program and become immersed in the relationship between lifestyle and health with courses in medical terminology, human aging, alternative and complementary health therapies, and more. Engage in exciting research projects with faculty members and practice skills in diverse health-related settings through internship and experiential courses. Our graduates have gone on to become medical doctors, physician assistants, nurses, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, athletic trainers, and more.
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Health Promotion
Specialize in Fitness and Wellness or Public Health and gain an interdisciplinary and comprehensive understanding of ways in which lifestyles choices can affect health. You will hone the analytical skills needed to evaluate health issues and policies through internships and fieldwork with various agencies and corporations while working toward becoming a health educator who promotes awareness of diverse health issues in the community.