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The University Advisement CenterThe University Advisement Center
Welcomes you to
New Jersey City University
Welcomes you to
New Jersey City University
Our MissionOur 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 ServicesOur 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.)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 StaffUAC Staff
John Duff Director
Frank Forgett Transfer Counselor
Timothy Torre International Student Advisor
Eleanor Anderson Testing Services
UAC Staff: Academic Advisors
UAC Staff: Academic Advisors
Pamela Andrews A-C
George Marano E-H
Elaine Pluchino (Veterans Coordinator)
I-MI
Daysi Romero MJ-P
Naomi Wright Q-S
Kathleen Banks D, T-Z
UAC Staff (continued.)UAC Staff (continued.)
Crystal Arreola Administrative Support
Linda Russo Administrative Support
Catrice Murimi Administrative Support International Students
Barbara Drew Administrative Support
Eula Washington Administrative Support
Degree Requirements 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
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 Academic Planning Sheet
The Academic Foundations ProgramThe 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
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
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) 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.)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.)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.)
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 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.) General Studies Requirements (cont.)
Area A:
Natural
Sciences:
6-9 credits
Area A:
Natural
Sciences:
6-9 credits
Biology Chemistry Geoscience/Geography Physics
Biology Chemistry Geoscience/Geography Physics
General Studies Requirements (cont.) General Studies Requirements (cont.)
Area B:
Social
Sciences:
6-9 credits
Area B:
Social
Sciences:
6-9 credits
Economics Political Science Geography Psychology Sociology
Economics Political Science Geography Psychology Sociology
General Studies Requirements (cont.) General Studies Requirements (cont.)
Area C:
Arts & Media:
6-9 credits
Area C:
Arts & Media:
6-9 credits
Art Media Music
Art Media Music
General Studies Requirements (cont.) General Studies Requirements (cont.)
Area D:
Humanities:
6-9 credits
Area D:
Humanities:
6-9 credits
English History Philosophy/Religion
English History Philosophy/Religion
General Studies Requirements (cont.) 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
African/African-American Interdisciplinary Ethnic Studies Latin American/Caribbean
Studies Modern Languages Women’s Studies
General Studies Requirements (cont.)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
Computer Science Math Economics Geography Interdisciplinary
WHAT IS A MAJOR/MINOR?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.)
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.)
WHAT IS A MAJOR/MINOR? (cont.)
College of Arts and Sciences
Art, Media Arts, Modern Languages Music, Philosophy
Biology, Chemistry Computer Science
Physics, English
PsychologySociology
Anthropology Economics
WHAT IS A MAJOR/MINOR? (cont.)
WHAT IS A MAJOR/MINOR? (cont.)
College of Professional
Studies
Business Administration
Criminal JusticeFire Science
Security
Health SciencesNursing
WHAT IS A MAJOR/MINOR? (cont.)
WHAT IS A MAJOR/MINOR? (cont.)
College of Education College of Education
Elementary and Secondary Education
Elementary and Secondary Education
Early Childhood Education
Early Childhood Education Special Education Special Education
WHAT IS A MAJOR/MINOR? (cont.)WHAT IS A MAJOR/MINOR? (cont.)
A Minor is a program of study that contains 18-24 credits hours of a particular field without having to take all courses that you would need for a major
A Minor is a program of study that contains 18-24 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? 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?
HOW DO I CHOOSE A MAJOR/MINOR?
Suggested Websites for finding more information on majors and minors:
http://gothicnet.njcu.edu www.mymajors.com http://www.njcu.edu/dept/acp/vocational
testing.html http://stats.bls.gov/oco/home.htm
Suggested Websites for finding more information on majors and minors:
http://gothicnet.njcu.edu www.mymajors.com http://www.njcu.edu/dept/acp/vocational
testing.html http://stats.bls.gov/oco/home.htm
(cont.)
Transfer Resource CenterTransfer 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
Transfer Resource Center:Evaluation Sheet
Study AbroadStudy 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 AbroadStudy 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.)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 StepsStudy Abroad: Next Steps
Visit the Office of International Students & Study Abroad in Grossnickle 303, every Wednesday @ 2:00 PM for our weekly information sessions
Contact us at 201-200-2089/3022 Visit the NJ State Consortium for International
Studies’ web site for more information:
www.tcnj.edu/~njscis
Visit the Office of International Students & Study Abroad in Grossnickle 303, every Wednesday @ 2:00 PM for our weekly information sessions
Contact us at 201-200-2089/3022 Visit the NJ State Consortium for International
Studies’ web site for more information:
www.tcnj.edu/~njscis
The EndThe End
Your Questions??????
Your Questions??????