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Our Mission Central resource for academic and career exploration Provide students with the essential tools for identifying academic and career goals Assist students in successfully completing their undergraduate degree Central resource for academic and career exploration Provide students with the essential tools for identifying academic and career goals Assist students in successfully completing their undergraduate degree

Our Services Academic Advisement, Enrollment, Add/Drop Major Exploration and Declaration Transfer, Testing, and Veterans Affairs Information International Students and Study Abroad Information Academic Advisement, Enrollment, Add/Drop Major Exploration and Declaration Transfer, Testing, and Veterans Affairs Information International Students and Study Abroad Information

Our Services (continued.) The LEAP Program Evening hours Referrals to tutoring & appropriate resources Choosing a Major Workshops The LEAP Program Evening hours Referrals to tutoring & appropriate resources Choosing a Major Workshops

UAC Staff John DuffDirector Frank ForgettTransfer Counselor Timothy TorreInternational Student Advisor Eleanor AndersonTesting Services

UAC Staff: Academic Advisors Pamela AndrewsA-C George MaranoE-H Elaine Pluchino (Veterans Coordinator) I-MI Daysi RomeroMJ-P Naomi WrightQ-S Kathleen BanksD, T-Z

UAC Staff (continued.) Crystal ArreolaAdministrative Support Linda RussoAdministrative Support Catrice MurimiAdministrative Support International Students Barbara DrewAdministrative Support Eula WashingtonAdministrative Support

Degree Requirements  Minimum of 128 credits  Minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0  Minimum of 32 credits in residence at NJCU  Completion of a course of study including general studies and a major with a minimum of a 2.0 in that major

Academic Planning Sheet

The Academic Foundations Program Designed to provide assistance to students who need work in math, reading, and/or writing The courses in this program are considered semester hours but do not carry college credit Only courses numbered 100 level or above count toward the 128 credit hours needed for graduation Designed to provide assistance to students who need work in math, reading, and/or writing The courses in this program are considered semester hours but do not carry college credit Only courses numbered 100 level or above count toward the 128 credit hours needed for graduation

Academic Foundations Courses: Non Degree Semester Hours ENGL 090, College Writing: 3 semester hours MATH 095, Basic College Math: 3 semester hours MATH 098, Algebra for College: 4 semester hours LTED 090, Reading for College: 4 semester hours ENGL 090, College Writing: 3 semester hours MATH 095, Basic College Math: 3 semester hours MATH 098, Algebra for College: 4 semester hours LTED 090, Reading for College: 4 semester hours

Academic Foundations Courses Degree Credits ENGL 105, College Writing: 2 credits ENGL 106, Writing Lab: 1 credit INTD 120, Computer As A Tool: 1 credit LTED 101, Reading and Study Skills: 3 credits LTED 109, Learning Strategies: 3 credits ENGL 105, College Writing: 2 credits ENGL 106, Writing Lab: 1 credit INTD 120, Computer As A Tool: 1 credit LTED 101, Reading and Study Skills: 3 credits LTED 109, Learning Strategies: 3 credits

All Undergraduate Requirements (AUR) 18 required credits Tier # 1 classes must be completed within the first 30 degree credits earned; and Tier # 2 classes must be completed prior to earning 60 degree credits 18 required credits Tier # 1 classes must be completed within the first 30 degree credits earned; and Tier # 2 classes must be completed prior to earning 60 degree credits

All Undergraduate Requirements (cont.) ENGL 101, English Composition I, Tier #1: 3 credits ENGL 102, English Composition II, Tier #1: 3 credits FYE 1**, First Year Experience, Tier #1: 3 credits ENGL 101, English Composition I, Tier #1: 3 credits ENGL 102, English Composition II, Tier #1: 3 credits FYE 1**, First Year Experience, Tier #1: 3 credits

All Undergraduate Requirements (cont.) MATH 102, Fundamentals of Math OR MATH 112, Intermediate Algebra OR Higher level Math course, Tier #1: 3 credits MATH 102, Fundamentals of Math OR MATH 112, Intermediate Algebra OR Higher level Math course, Tier #1: 3 credits

All Undergraduate Requirements (cont.) GSC 101 Civilizations I, Tier #2: 3 credits GSC 102 Civilizations II, Tier #2: 3 credits GSC 101 Civilizations I, Tier #2: 3 credits GSC 102 Civilizations II, Tier #2: 3 credits

General Studies Requirements Areas (A-F) A total of 48 credits must be earned in Area courses Select 6-9 credits in each of the Areas A-E plus 6 credits in Area F Areas (A-F) A total of 48 credits must be earned in Area courses Select 6-9 credits in each of the Areas A-E plus 6 credits in Area F

General Studies Requirements (cont.) Area A: Natural Sciences: 6-9 credits Area A: Natural Sciences: 6-9 credits Biology Chemistry Geoscience/Geography Physics

General Studies Requirements (cont.) Area B: Social Sciences: 6-9 credits Area B: Social Sciences: 6-9 credits Economics Political Science Geography Psychology Sociology

General Studies Requirements (cont.) Area C: Arts & Media: 6-9 credits Area C: Arts & Media: 6-9 credits Art Media Music

General Studies Requirements (cont.) Area D: Humanities: 6-9 credits Area D: Humanities: 6-9 credits English History Philosophy/Religion

General Studies Requirements (cont.) Area E: Multicultural Disciplines & Languages: 6-9 credits Area E: Multicultural Disciplines & Languages: 6-9 credits African/African-American Interdisciplinary Ethnic Studies Latin American/Caribbean Studies Modern Languages Women’s Studies

General Studies Requirements (cont.) Area F: Quantitative and Computer Literacy: 6 Credits Area F: Quantitative and Computer Literacy: 6 Credits Computer Science Math Economics Geography Interdisciplinary

WHAT IS A MAJOR/MINOR? A major is a program of study that gives a student basic knowledge of a particular field and contains at least 36 credit hours May also prepare students for graduate work Offered by a department within a college A major is a program of study that gives a student basic knowledge of a particular field and contains at least 36 credit hours May also prepare students for graduate work Offered by a department within a college

WHAT IS A MAJOR/MINOR? (cont.) The College of Arts and Sciences The College of Professional Studies The College of Education The College of Arts and Sciences The College of Professional Studies The College of Education

WHAT IS A MAJOR/MINOR? (cont.) College of Arts and Sciences Art, Media Arts, Modern Languages Music, Philosophy Biology, Chemistry Computer Science Physics, English Psychology Sociology Anthropology Economics

WHAT IS A MAJOR/MINOR? (cont.) College of Professional Studies Business Administration Criminal Justice Fire Science Security Health Sciences Nursing

WHAT IS A MAJOR/MINOR? (cont.) College of Education Elementary and Secondary Education Early Childhood Education Special Education

WHAT IS A MAJOR/MINOR? (cont.) A Minor is a program of study that contains credits hours of a particular field without having to take all courses that you would need for a major

HOW DO I CHOOSE A MAJOR/MINOR? Take introductory courses in subjects in which you are interested Attend the Academic Program Festival sponsored by the Dean of Arts and Sciences and the University Advisement Center Attend one of the UAC’s “How to Choose a Major/Minor” Workshops given throughout the fall and spring semesters Take introductory courses in subjects in which you are interested Attend the Academic Program Festival sponsored by the Dean of Arts and Sciences and the University Advisement Center Attend one of the UAC’s “How to Choose a Major/Minor” Workshops given throughout the fall and spring semesters

HOW DO I CHOOSE A MAJOR/MINOR? Suggested Websites for finding more information on majors and minors: testing.html Suggested Websites for finding more information on majors and minors: testing.html (cont.)

Transfer Resource Center Academic advisement Earning non-traditional credit (CLEP, NYU Foreign Language Test, Basic Training, & AP) Referrals to various on and off campus services Trained Transfer Student Mentors Academic advisement Earning non-traditional credit (CLEP, NYU Foreign Language Test, Basic Training, & AP) Referrals to various on and off campus services Trained Transfer Student Mentors

Transfer Resource Center: Evaluation Sheet

Study Abroad Explore a different way of life Meet new people Learn a new language or improve your current language skills Show employers you’re flexible and able to take on a challenge Have fun! Explore a different way of life Meet new people Learn a new language or improve your current language skills Show employers you’re flexible and able to take on a challenge Have fun!

Study Abroad Open to any NJCU student with a minimum grade point average of 2.5 and at least two semesters at NJCU Students choose from 50 countries around the world Students go for as little as one semester or as long as one year Open to any NJCU student with a minimum grade point average of 2.5 and at least two semesters at NJCU Students choose from 50 countries around the world Students go for as little as one semester or as long as one year

Study Abroad (cont.) Students eligible for financial aid may use their award to go study abroad Students also use student loans Once approved, all courses taken abroad will be evaluated and translated to NJCU degree curriculum. Students eligible for financial aid may use their award to go study abroad Students also use student loans Once approved, all courses taken abroad will be evaluated and translated to NJCU degree curriculum.

Study Abroad: Next Steps Visit the Office of International Students & Study Abroad in Grossnickle 303, every 2:00 PM for our weekly information sessions Contact us at /3022 Visit the NJ State Consortium for International Studies’ web site for more information: Visit the Office of International Students & Study Abroad in Grossnickle 303, every 2:00 PM for our weekly information sessions Contact us at /3022 Visit the NJ State Consortium for International Studies’ web site for more information:

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