Undergraduate Admissions Viewbook 2011

What’s next for you? At William

Paterson University, you’ll find a campus rich in possibilities. You’ll connect with people who are looking out for you and aren’t shy about pushing you in new directions. With access to everything we offer, you can really figure out who you are and what you want. Amazing things will definitely be within your reach. You just might reshape the world while you’re at it.

Your next perfect fit.

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In high school, the same people did the same stuff the same way all the time. When it came time for college, I was ready to break away from that. I wanted a brand new experience not just in the classroom, but all the way around. At William Paterson, I got the chance to reinvent myself.

YOUR NEXT PASSIONATE DEBATE could count toward credit. William Paterson’s political science program gives students the skills they need to change lives locally and globally.

Students get the big picture with an international focus and compete against some of the brightest minds in two “Model United Nations” competitions—and win. Our extensive internships and Fulbright Award–winning faculty make our graduates equally competitive in the professional arena.

Meet Jennifer Bauer MAJOR: POLITICAL SCIENCE

YOUR NEXT MENTOR could be Susan Dinan. As the director of the University Honors College and an associate professor of history, she really gets to know her students in multiple ways. And sometimes she’s the one who does the learning. “Active, involved students like Jennifer have taught me that the Honors College is very much a way of life—and a busy one. They’ve inspired me as a director, a teacher, and a researcher.”

YOUR NEXT BOND could last a lifetime. Jennifer is a member of Alpha Sigma Tau, one of William Paterson’s 25 sororities and fraternities. “It’s been equal parts demanding and rewarding,” says Jennifer. “It demands that I live out the values I’ve adopted, that I become a better person, and that I balance my academic goals with a healthy social life. But the rewards are immeasurable.

I have a whole new awareness of the people around me—where I stand with them, and who I can count on to stand with me for the rest of my life.”

YOUR NEXT TEAM OF EXPERTS could be your classmates. As a student in the Honors College, Jennifer also took part in the honors learning community.

“I was able to bridge the gap between my academic and social lives,” says Jennifer. “Members are always lounging in the ‘pod,’ watching a movie like Crash or The Motorcycle Diaries, and later discussing the implications and context with a professor who stops by. The experience really blurs the line between learning and living—making both even better.”

YOUR NEXT HONOR could be your college. The Honors College is more than smaller classes with bigger opportunities. It’s a learning community within a residence hall. It’s personal attention from expert faculty. And more than anything, the Honors College is a chance to lead, discuss, create, and build.

Working one-on-one with faculty mentors, students are given freedom to lead projects that they’ve developed. They get to experience William Paterson in an entirely new setting. And it helps them build friendships they can only find in the Honors College.

EXPLORE THE COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES WITH: Africana World Studies Anthropology Asian Studies English French and Francophone Studies Geography History

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Latin American and Latino Studies Liberal Studies Philosophy Political Science Psychology Sociology Spanish Women’s and Gender Studies

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Your next mentor.

GET TO KNOW REAL EXPERTS from our wide range

of academic programs, and they’ll get to know you.

Hear what they have to say about their areas of expertise, and gain some of the best, most inspiring career advice you’ll ever get. Work with them on research and travel with them to conferences or performances. Our professors are active in their fields, winning awards, publishing books and articles, and changing the way the world thinks.

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MULGREW MILLER, associate professor and director of the University’s

internationally renowned jazz studies program, is one of the world’s most influential jazz pianists, featured on more than 400 recordings. He has toured and recorded with such jazz legends as Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers, drummer Tony Williams, and the Mercer Ellington Orchestra, as well as leading his own trio and the sextet Wingspan. He maintains a balance between his weekly teaching and world touring, records best-selling jazz CDs, and shares his talent and the piano bench with the next generation of jazz innovators. And he’s just one more example of how William Paterson connects you with the real world.

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I wanted to keep my options open and make a thoughtful choice. Sort of like taking myself out of the old context and asking, ‘What if?’ That’s when I found William Paterson, the professional sales program, and my passion. Now I know when it comes to life after college, I’ll have all kinds of great choices all over again.

Joseph Joshua

Nickolas

Lara

YOUR NEXT PRESENTATION will be televised. Through its Russ Berrie Institute for Professional Sales, the University offers the country’s first and only bachelor of science degree in professional sales. We also have a state-of-the-art professional sales lab, where student presentations are digitally recorded. That instant feedback gives them rock-solid sales skills.

YOUR NEXT INTERNSHIP could turn heads. A local financial corporation sponsors the RBI Sales Leaders Program in a round-the-world tour of economic powerhouses (like Qatar). When reps from the corporation met Joshua, they just had to make him an offer.

He accepted. And now his internship lets him build on his two strengths: managing finance and sales. “I originally wanted to get a degree in finance,” says Joshua. “So this internship is tailor-made.”

YOUR NEXT CLOSE FRIEND might call another continent home. “My friends are from all over. My closest friend, Joseph, is from Kenya,” says Joshua.

“That’s the beauty of being on this campus. You’ll know how to communicate with people from a variety of perspectives just by walking to class and talking to your friends.”

“My job isn’t just to sell things. It’s to build relationships. My goal isn’t to become a salesman—it’s to become a trusted advisor,” says Joshua.

Meet Joshua Schiller MAJOR: PROFESSIONAL SALES

Your next power tie.

YOUR NEXT TOUGH CUSTOMER won’t stand a chance. With an impressive internship on his resumé and all the experience he gained in classroom simulations, Joshua says he’s ready for anything. “I’ve learned how to think on my feet and spot a great opportunity anywhere. That person you sit next to on the airplane might turn out to be your most important customer.”

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YOUR NEXT MENTOR could be one of our professional sales faculty.

Our professors are not only respected scholars in the academic field of sales but experienced sales professionals as well. Every day they bring the real world with them into the classroom, sharing their passion and knowledge of sales to help students become the next generation of business leaders.

EXPLORE THE COTSAKOS COLLEGE OF BUSINESS: Accounting Economics Business Administration Professional Sales SEE WHAT’S NEXT:

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I always knew I was college material.

It was just a matter of finding the right college. William Paterson had everything I was looking for. The education department is great and the faculty are incredible role models.

I’m getting real teaching experience before I graduate. People here keep telling me I can make a big difference in my community. And I believe them.

YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE may be their next hope. As a graduate of the Paterson public schools, Lindsay is a Paterson Teachers for Tomorrow scholar (PT4T), which means she is committed to teaching in the city of Paterson for at least three years after college graduation. “Many kids where I’m from don’t think college is for them,” she says. “They don’t realize that they have what it takes to be a double major in education and math. Then I show up—and get them to think again.”

Meet Lindsay LeDuc

YOUR NEXT COMMUTE could be to a whole new world. Not everyone lives on campus. And that’s okay. “A lot of people think that as a commuter, you don’t get the rich campus experience and you don’t interact as much,” says Lindsay. “But it’s just not true. I have the freedom to participate as much as I want. It’s all here.

There’s always something going on and I find that most of my friends who commute are like me—they don’t want to just come to class and leave right away. They join clubs, hang out, and study in the University Commons for a few hours.”

YOUR NEXT 20 HOURS could change your life. Part of the secondary-education requirement is 20 hours of classroom observation. “It’s called the real world,” says Lindsay. “And we get to experience it before we graduate. During my observation, I saw make-or-break moments where I learned what it takes to be a great teacher. For me, it just confirmed that I’m definitely in the right major. And the preparation I received at William Paterson confirmed that I am in the right place.”

MAJOR: SECONDARY EDUCATION AND MATHEMATICS

YOUR NEXT MENTOR could be Djanna Hill, professor, Department of Secondary and Middle School Education. “It’s been wonderful to watch Lindsay blossom into a teacher,” says Professor Hill. “As director of the Paterson Teachers for Tomorrow program, I had the privilege of knowing Lindsay as a scholarship candidate, as a high school student, as a student assistant, and finally—and most importantly—as a person. We have so much in common. We’re both passionate about urban education. We’re both mad about our subjects—I’m science and she’s math. And we’re both looking to inspire future generations to change the world—starting with the city of Paterson.”

YOUR NEXT CLASSROOM might be where you meet your first students. William Paterson’s College of Education has been a major resource for providing the world with forward-thinking educators. Our graduates learn by collaboration. They’re taught that, as professionals in the education system, their learning and development doesn’t end at graduation. And like their professors at William Paterson, they lead by example.

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EXPLORE THE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION: Early Childhood Elementary Education/ Education/P–3 Elementary and Middle Elementary Education/K–5 School Certification/K–5 Early Childhood and with 5–8 Elementary Education/ Elementary Education/K-5 P–3 and K–5 with 5-8 and Teacher of Elementary Education/K-5 Students with Disabilities with Teacher of Students Endorsement with Disabilities Secondary Education/ K-12 Subject Field Endorsement (TSD) Specialization Secondary Education/K-12 with Teacher of Students with Disabilities (TSD) LEAD BY EXAMPLE:

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Your next proving ground.

WITH MORE THAN 40 MAJOR BUILDINGS and ten coed residence halls on an incredibly diverse campus, you could call us a universe-city. From the University Commons (which includes the redesigned John Victor Machuga Student Center), to the TV broadcast studios, the Russ Berrie Professional Sales Laboratory, the Financial Learning Center, the Nel Bolger, R.N. Nursing Laboratory, and our brand new Science Hall West, everything is equipped with state-of-the-art technology. And with our network of faculty and other mentors, you’ll have on-site guidance as well as hands-on access to everything we offer.

SEE THE UNCOMMON COMMONS:

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YOU’LL LEARN A LOT ABOUT YOURSELF in and out of the classroom. You’ll see where you fit in. You’ll know where your strengths lie. You’ll discover professors you really connect with and students who share your passion. William Paterson is a place where you can prove to yourself that you know who you are and where you’re heading.

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HANG OUT WITH NEARLY 2,600 ACTIVE UNDERGRADS LIVING ON CAMPUS. Check out any number of concerts, plays, art exhibitions,

and distinguished lecturers that are presented throughout the year. Live in a learning community centered on the University’s Honors College or other academic programs. Stay comfortable in double-room suites or apartments.

And do everything while sharing your experiences with students from every background and every perspective.

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I knew my major would be challenging. I knew that it would mean more responsibility and more creative time-management skills than I needed in high school. I also knew that when I graduated, I’d be a sought-after candidate in an in-demand field. What I didn’t expect was that I’d have so much help along the way.

YOUR NEXT CLASSROOM could be a hospital room. We have contacts in more than 20 agencies within a 25-mile radius of William Paterson University. Among those we partner with most frequently: • Hackensack University Medical Center • St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center • Valley Hospital • Morristown Memorial Hospital • Valley Home Care • Visiting Health Services of New Jersey • Greystone Psychiatric Hospital

YOUR NEXT “PATIENT” might teach you something. The Nel Bolger, R.N. Nursing Laboratory is equipped with the latest in simulated lab technology. Opened in 2008, the Bolger lab recreates scenarios that play out in actual ICUs every day. The lab features observation areas, computerized patient-simulation mannequins, and a control station that makes everything come to life. It’s also outfitted with robotic digital cameras and editing facilities for producing DVD “resumés” that students can show to potential employers.

YOUR NEXT JOB INTERVIEW could be your last. Hospitals know us, and they know how well we prepare our graduates for today’s health care challenges.

By adding your name to our reputation, hospitals and health care settings across the country will know a great deal about you before you even show up for the interview. In fact, 93 percent of our graduates are working full-time within six months of graduation and 7 percent go on to graduate school. And with the demand for health care workers in nearly every state expected to rise, you’ll be ready—and busy.

Meet Philip A. Tagalog MAJOR: NURSING

YOUR NEXT MEETING could start with you at the head of the table.

For two years, Philip was the president of the Student Nurses Association at William Paterson.

“As president of the SNA, I inspired my classmates to look beyond nursing school and start visualizing unlimited career options linked to the field, like informatics, policy reform, and entrepreneurship. It was also a great opportunity for me to develop my communication skills and network.” With more than 75 organizations on campus, your shot at a leadership role won’t be a long shot.

YOUR NEXT MENTOR could be Julie Bliss, professor and chair of the Department of Nursing. “I get to share my passion for nursing with self-directed students like Philip—students who take on the hard courses and the heavy workloads,” says Professor Bliss. “I get to inspire a new generation of nurses to bring fresh energy and enthusiastic dedication to bedsides all across the country. And I get to watch them become the kind of nurse I always strived to be—which makes my contribution to health care much more rewarding.”

EXPLORE THE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND HEALTH: Applied Health Exercise Science: Athletic Training Exercise Physiology Biology Liberal Studies, Biotechnology Integrated Math and Chemistry Science Computer Science Mathematics Communication Nursing Disorders Physical Education Earth Science Public Health Education Environmental Science SEE WHAT’S NEXT:

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When I first transferred to William Paterson, I wanted to study jazz. But after I got here and I saw how much students were able to do and lead and have access to, I switched to communication with a focus on film study. It was tough to choose between two stellar programs, but I know I made the best decision for me.

Meet Kamilah Bayete MAJOR: COMMUNICATION

YOUR NEXT MOVE could lead to a whole bunch of great opportunities.

Kamilah transferred from a community college in Philadelphia.

She came to William Paterson after following her passion and hearing some solid recommendations. The process was smooth. Once she got here, she jumped from jazz to film studies. That set her up for a position as a casting assistant for Transformers 2, several enviable internships, and eventually a job offer as a full-time events planner for celeb gatherings. And as one of the approximately 1,200 transfer students who enter the University each year, the only move she’s ever regretted after living on campus for two years was the move out.

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YOUR NEXT INTERNSHIP could be on the air. Kamilah landed an internship at Air America Radio, announcing the traffic and weather every Saturday night during Rachel Maddow’s show. William Paterson students intern at a wide range of media outlets, taking advantage of our proximity to New York City, the media capital of the world.

YOUR NEXT MOUNTAIN-TOP MOMENT might happen on the fourth floor. Kamilah lived in High Mountain West, one of two residence halls that opened in 2006 to create a modern, inspiring “learning community”—and a 24/7 campus experience. All suites have everything you’d expect, which can be bittersweet.

“Of course, I eventually had to move on,” Kamilah recalls.

“But I’m crying because I loved it so much.”

YOUR NEXT MENTOR could be Diana Peck, professor of communication.

“I’ve been with the University for 35 years,” says Professor Peck. “I’ve seen it grow up. It’s broadened its mission and community outreach. I see the same kind of momentum in the students. Every year they get more sophisticated, more driven. Kamilah is a great example. She’s a real self-starter. I helped coordinate one of her internships and I’ve been in her corner ever since.”

YOUR NEXT ROLE could be the lead. Our communication department is among the best in the state university system.

Our students have access to fully equipped, state-of-the-art television and radio studios.

Kamilah worked at our TV station, WPBN, on the currentevents discussion show, Open Minds. She worked in and out of the control room, from operating the teleprompter to being the writer and producer.

EXPLORE THE COLLEGE OF THE ARTS AND COMMUNICATION: Art Music Art History Classical Performance Communication Jazz Studies and Interpersonal Performance Communication Music Education Journalism and Public Music Management Relations Sound Engineering Arts Media Studies and Production Theater and Comedy YOUR NEXT SCENE:

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AT WILLIAM PATERSON, WINNERS WEAR ORANGE AND BLACK.

The Pioneers compete in Division III of the NCAA as well as in the Eastern College Athletic Conference and the New Jersey Athletic Conference. In addition, our club hockey, equestrian, and rugby teams get rave reviews. Whether you’re on the team leading the charge or in the stands leading the cheers, you’ll be part of a spirited community that supports our sports programs.

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Your next team effort.

WHATEVER CAMPUS ACTIVITIES YOU WANT TO JOIN— IT’S YOUR CALL.

We host 25 fraternities and sororities and more than 75 campus clubs and organizations. Whether it’s social, academic, cultural, religious, or political, you can be sure that if you’re interested in it, you won’t be alone. We have everything from the Accounting Society to WPBN-TV. And if you still can’t find anything you want to join, we encourage you to find other interested students and start something you’ll want to lead.

TAKE ROLL CALL:

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STAND OUT. JUMP IN. GET INVOLVED.

You’re free to add your talents to a complete range of projects, teams, and campus-wide efforts. There are lots of ways to have fun and still stay connected to the campus. And with active students, engaged faculty, and dedicated staff, you won’t have to look too hard to join in.

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Your next step.

After you apply online, send us: Freshmen

• Your high school transcript • Your official SAT or ACT scores sent electronically to William Paterson University from the College Entrance Examination Board or the American College Testing Program.

• Portfolio review or audition tape for art (B.F.A. program) and music applicants • $ 50 application fee

Transfers

• Your high school transcript (if

APPLY ONLINE. It’s one of the more important steps. After all,

this is the one you need to complete before you can truly enjoy and explore everything we have to offer. But the nice thing: it’s an easy one. Apply early to get priority consideration.

fewer than 12 college credits completed) • Your college transcript • Portfolio review or audition tape for art (B.F.A. program) and music applicants • $ 50 application fee

Visit wpunj.edu/applynow (to speed things up even more, submit your SAT or ACT scores electronically).

APPLICATION DEADLINE DATES Scholarship Consideration February 15 Honors Consideration February 15 APPLICATION PRIORITY DATES Admissions March 1 Financial Aid and Housing April 1

Stay on top of things You’ll receive an application acknowledgement letter by email and it will include instructions on how you can check the status of your application. Please allow at least one week after you submit your online application.

Stay connected Tell us a little more about yourself, so we can send you information based on your interests, as well as invitations to special events, open houses, and other programs. Take a few minutes to fill out our online profile form at wpunj.edu/getinfo

You’re next.

PLAN A VISIT. There’s only one of you and 370

acres of us. Make some time to see it all. We’ve made it easy. On weekends in the fall, we host open houses that will put you in touch with advisors, faculty, and other students. We also offer campus tours that are ready when you are (make your reservation now). It’s easy to see how well you will fit in.

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Pleased to meet you:

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For detailed driving instructions to William Paterson and public transportation information, visit our Web site at www.wpunj.edu > Directions and Map or call 973.720.3500.

William Paterson University at a glance.

Enrollment (Fall 2010) Undergraduate: 9,860 Graduate: 1,501 Freshman Profile (Fall 2010) Number: 1,535 Gender: 51% female, 49% male Ethnicity: 50% white, 23% Latino, 15% African American, 9% Asian American, 3% other.

William Paterson University was a top choice of 90% of first-time, first-year students.

Faculty The University’s faculty have won 37 Fulbright awards, one of the most prestigious academic distinctions in the world. The Ph.D. or highest degree offered in their field is held by 92 percent of full-time faculty. The average class size is 21.

Accreditations The University’s many accreditations include Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, Commission on the Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, National Association of Schools of Art and Design, National Association of Schools of Music, and National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, among others Academic Calendar Two semesters, winter and summer sessions per academic year.

Annual Costs (2010-11) Tuition and fees: ........... $11,238 (out-of-state................. $18,262) Room:................................$6,800

Financial Aid and Scholarships William Paterson University offers an education in a learning community that is committed to providing academic excellence. In support of this commitment, the University provides a variety of student-assistance and scholarship opportunities on the basis of need, scholastic performance, and related achievements. Each year, more than 1,000 scholarships are awarded, totaling more than $7 million. For details, check the University’s website at: www.wpunj.edu > Admissions > Undergraduate Admissions > Scholarships State and federal needbased aid programs include grants, loans, and work-study opportunities. An interest-free, monthly payment option is also available.

Outcomes General fields in which recent graduates are employed: education, 26 percent; business/industry, 22 percent; health, 10 percent; media/ communication, 7 percent; social services, 4 percent; government, 4 percent; other, 27 percent.

Student Support A comprehensive array of services is available to help you achieve your academic and personal goals at William Paterson University. Among them are: • Academic Support Center • Center for Student Services • Educational

Program

• Education

Opportunity Fund

Enrichment Center

• Career

Development and Gloria S. Williams Advisement Center

Board: ...............................$3,580

• Counseling,

Total:............................... $21,618 (out-of-state................. $28,642)

• Information

Health, and Wellness Center Services

• Center

Technology

for International Education

• National

Program

Student Exchange

• Services

for Students with Disabilities

• Public

Police

• Study

Safety and University

Abroad Program

Undergraduate Programs of Study College of the Arts and Communication Art (B.A.) Studio Art Art History (B.A.) Fine Art (B.F.A.) Ceramics; Computer Art and Animation; Furniture Design; Graphic Design; Painting; Photography; Printmaking; Sculpture; Textiles Communication (B.A.) Interpersonal Communication; Journalism and Public Relations; Media Studies and Production; Theater and Comedy Music (B.A.) Musical Studies; Popular Music Music (B.M.) Classical Performance; Jazz and Classical Performance; Jazz Studies; Music Education; Music Management; Sound Engineering Arts Cotsakos College of Business Accounting (B.S.) Business Administration (B.S.) Finance; Financial Planning, Global Business; Management; Marketing Economics (B.A.) Professional Sales (B.S.) College of Education Early Childhood Education/P–3 (B.A.) Elementary Education/K–5 (B.A.) Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education/P–3 and K–5 (B.A.) Elementary Education (B.A.)/K–5 and Teacher of Students with Disabilities Endorsement (TSD) Elementary Education (B.A.) with Elementary and Middle School Certification/K–5 with 5-8

Elementary Education (B.A.)/K–5 with 5-8 with Teacher of Students with Disabilities Endorsement (TSD) Secondary Education/K-12 Subject Field Specialization (B.A.) Secondary Education/K–12 (B.A.) with Teacher of Students with Disabilities Endorsement (TSD) (Please note that students seeking teacher certification—in fields other than physical education or music education—are also required to complete a liberal arts or science major offered in another college within the University.)

College of Humanities and Social Sciences Africana World Studies (B.A.) Humanities and Arts; Social Sciences and Community Development Anthropology (B.A.) Asian Studies (B.A.) East Asian; South Asian; Chinese Language; Japanese Language English (B.A.) Literature; Writing French and Francophone Studies (B.A.) Geography (B.A.) History (B.A.) Latin American and Latino Studies (B.A.) Legal Studies (B.A.) (Anticipated Spring 2012) Liberal Studies (B.A.) Numerous concentrations available in the Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Philosophy (B.A.) Political Science (B.A.) Psychology (B.A.) Sociology (B.A.) Criminal Justice; General Studies; Social Services; Sociological Practice Spanish (B.A.) Women’s and Gender Studies (B.A.) College of Science and Health Applied Health (B.S.) Athletic Training (B.S.) Biology (B.S.) Ecology; General; Physiology and Behavior

Biotechnology (B.S.) Chemistry (B.A.) Chemistry (B.S.) Computer Science (B.S.) Communication Disorders (B.A./M.S.) Earth Science (B.A.) Environmental Science (B.S.) Exercise Science (B.S.) Liberal Studies (B.A.) Biology; Chemistry; Environmental Science; Mathematics Mathematics (B.A.) Mathematics (B.S.) Nursing (B.S.) General; Accelerated; R.N. to B.S.N. Physical Education (B.S.) Public Health Education (B.S.)

SPECIAL OFFERINGS Pre-professional Programs Pre-engineering Pre-law Pre-med (includes dentistry, optometry, podiatry, and pre-veterinary) Pre-pharmacy Pre-physical Therapy Speech Language Pathology University Honors College Biopsychology Cognitive Science Humanities Life Science and Environmental Ethics Management Marketing Music Performing and Literary Arts Social Sciences

CAMPUS PHONE NUMBERS Admissions ....... 973.720.2125 Athletic Department ..... 973.720.2356 Financial Aid Office................. 973.720.2202 First-Year Experience........ 973.720.3768 Academic Support.............. 973.720.2636 Residence Life..................... 973.720.2714

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