Felician University

Accounting

Accounting

The B.S. in Accounting includes courses that provide essential career skills, including critical thinking and reasoning, effective communication, and ethical decision-making, alongside content mastery in the functional areas of the business core.

Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

The Post Master's Certificate in the Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner track is for RNs with a Master's Degree in Nursing who want to advance their career in an Advanced Practice role. Theoretical content is offered via an online delivery method with clinical hours and a single on-campus intensive prior to clinical hours starting.

Adult Nurse Practitioner

Adult Nurse Practitioner

Adult Oncology Nurse Practitioner

Allied Health Technologies (W/ Rutgers)

Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism Studies

Students entering this program participate in Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism Studies post-baccalaureate courses that meet the Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) Task List 5 requirements. Students complete a core set of six ABAI Verified Course Sequence lecture-based courses plus one practicum course. Students must already hold a bachelor's degree prior to joining the program.

Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism Studies

The undergraduate major in Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism Studies offers coursework meeting the Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) Task List 5 requirements, including an ABAI Verified Course Sequence. Students must also have a co-undergraduate major; the major involves a minimum of 33 undergraduate credits in ABA plus a practicum. The catalog notes this degree is due to sunset by summer 2025.

Art

The Art Program produces artists with the skills, knowledge, and critical sensibility to effectively communicate ideas through individual forms of expression. The Department of Art offers a four-year Bachelor of Arts with concentrations in Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Painting & Drawing, and Photography & New Media. Students have access to fully equipped art studios, a traditional black-and-white darkroom, a comprehensive graphics lab, and a dedicated gallery space.

Behavior and Autism Studies

The graduate program in Autism and Applied Behavior Analysis emphasizes the principles of learning and the systematic application of evidence-based behavioral strategies to promote gains across multiple areas including behavior, academics, social-communication, and community integration.

Behavior and Autism Studies

The Post-Masters Certification in Behavior and Autism Studies requires a minimum 3.0 GPA in a graduate degree from an accredited university. Students complete a core set of 8 lecture-based courses (24 credits) and one required practicum (3 credits) to complete this certificate, for a total of 27 graduate credits. The core ABA set of classes is based on the content identified by the BACB current task list and meets the requirements of the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI).

Biology

The Biology program prepares science majors for careers in biology, nursing, education, and entry into postgraduate programs and current health-related professions. The degree includes Pre-Med, Pre-PA, Pre-Dental, Pre-Audiology, Pre-Optometry, Pre-Occupational Therapy, Pre-Speech Pathology, and Pre-Veterinary advising tracks.

Business Administration

The Associate in Arts in Business Administration combines the general education requirements with foundational business coursework in marketing, management, accounting, and macroeconomics. Candidates must maintain an average GPA of 2.00 throughout the program.

Business Administration

The Felician University Executive MBA program is designed for ambitious professionals 6 to 10 years into their professional careers, ready to take the next step in their leadership journey. The program equips students with the skills and knowledge to navigate complex business environments, fostering innovation, ethical decision-making, and social responsibility. Program length is 12 months in a convenient online format.

Business Administration

The B.S. in Business Administration prepares students to demonstrate content mastery in the functional areas of the business core, including accounting, economics, management, quantitative business analysis, finance, marketing, the legal and social environment, information systems, and international issues.

Business Administration

Business Administration

Business Analytics

The B.S. in Business Analytics combines the business core with quantitative and analytical coursework, including statistics, preparing students to demonstrate content mastery in the functional areas of business and the School of Business core competencies.

Clinical Laboratory Sciences (W/ Rutgers)

Communications

The Bachelor of Arts program of the Department of Communications provides students with two pathways through which to engage the world: journalism/media and digital video making. All majors select between a Digital Media and Culture concentration and a Journalism concentration. The course sequence culminates with a Senior Capstone Project.

Computer Science

The purpose of the Computer Science major is to prepare students to work for government agencies, healthcare institutions, and private companies, and to pursue graduate degrees. Topics include software engineering, computer hardware and systems software, network and data communications, computer systems analysis and design, and database management systems.

Computer Science

The mission of the Master of Science degree in Computer Science program is to provide a quality graduate education in the field of Computer Science that prepares a student for meaningful engagement in work experiences and/or a furthering of the student's education in a doctoral program. The degree requires at least 30 credit-hours of graduate-level study, with three core courses (9 credits) and 21 credits of electives. It is offered in 4+1, traditional, and hybrid/online formats.

Corporate Entrepreneurship

Counseling Psychology

Counseling Psychology

The Doctor of Counseling Psychology (Psy.D.) prepares graduate students in the practitioner-scholar model to provide psychological services to diverse communities and become entry-level health service psychologists as well as license-eligible psychologists in the State of New Jersey. The Doctorate consists of 88 credits, of which 15 credits may be completed through required courses in a Master's program and transferred in (73 credits with an M.A. degree).

Counseling Psychology

The Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology (MACP) program is accredited by the Masters in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council (MPCAC). The Master's degree consists of sixty credits and conforms to the licensing expectations of the New Jersey Professional Counselor Licensing Law, with coursework in counseling theory and practice, the helping relationship, human growth and development, group dynamics, appraisal of individuals, research and evaluation, and the counseling profession.

Criminal Justice

Criminal Justice is an interdisciplinary major within Social Sciences that stresses the concepts of restorative justice and social responsibility while exploring community alternatives to traditional models of incarceration and punishment. The major provides a comprehensive academic foundation in preparation for law school, graduate school, or a career in the administration of criminal justice. Students select one of the included tracks.

Criminal Psychology and Law Enforcement Investigation

The Certificate in Law Enforcement Investigation and Interviewing (Criminal Psychology) focuses on the principles, procedures, techniques, legal concerns, and challenges associated with criminal investigations. Instruction covers administrative law and procedures, courtroom evidence management, case presentation and court testimony, tactical interviewing, psychology, and report writing.

Cybersecurity

A degree that combines Criminal Justice and Cybersecurity, this interdisciplinary program offers tools, technologies, and methodologies relevant for investigating and thwarting cybercrime. It includes courses in computer science, information assurance, computer forensics, and Internet-related investigations, as well as criminal investigation, criminal justice, and cybercrime.

Cybersecurity

The M.S. Cybersecurity Program equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to tackle complex cyber threats head-on. The comprehensive curriculum and expert faculty prepare students to advance their career or transition into this high-demand industry. Program length is 24 months based on full-time enrollment.

Cybersecurity

This program contains coursework and experiences that prepare students to protect the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of information and information systems that support today's businesses. The program focuses on the fundamentals of information systems as well as network security, cryptography, risk management, mobile forensics, business continuity, security architecture, and critical infrastructures.

Data Science

The M.S. in Data Science program will train students in the methods and applications of data science, an interdisciplinary field that involves mathematics, computer science, statistics, and information science, preparing students to meet the fast-growing need for highly qualified personnel in the fields of data science and artificial intelligence.

Digital Marketing

This program leads to a certificate of completion in Digital Marketing with coursework containing active learning and experiences that prepare early and mid-career marketing, public relations, and advertising managers to meet the challenges of leading and managing within the industry. It is ideal for students who wish to learn more about digital marketing tools and strategies.

Digital Media and Culture

A certificate in Digital Media and Culture provides students with a focused understanding of the intersections between digital technologies and contemporary culture. The four required courses give insight into the historical development of digital media, the societal impact of digital technologies, the role of social media in communication, and practical skills in digital storytelling and media production.

Early Childhood Education

Early Childhood Education

Education

The Master of Arts in Education is designed to prepare certified (or non-certified) teachers/leaders seeking dual licensure in early childhood education and special education, elementary education and special education, middle grades, secondary education and special education, English as a second language, supervision or principal strand to become instructional leaders in their schools or districts.

Education

Educational and Organizational Leadership

Educational Leadership

The Master of Arts in Educational Leadership is designed to prepare students to assume leadership positions, focusing on preparing future educational leaders who carry out reflective practice based on professional knowledge of curriculum and instruction while seeking innovative solutions through caring leadership. The degree consists of 36 credits and includes coursework for both the principal and supervisor endorsements.

Educational Leadership – Law Enforcement

The Master of Arts in Educational/Leadership Strand is designed to prepare students to assume leadership positions, focusing on preparing future leaders who carry out reflective practice based on professional knowledge while seeking innovative solutions through caring leadership.

Education, Professional Sequence K-12/TOSD

The General Education Curricular Commons and Professional Sequence K-12/TOSD is offered with co-majors in Art, Math, and Science. Candidates in this secondary education preparation program register for the appropriate content area Praxis II and complete a year-long clinical internship, leading to dual licensure in secondary education and as a Teacher of Students with Disabilities.

Education, Professional Sequence K-6 / Middle School 5-8

The General Education Curricular Commons and Professional Sequence K-6 with Middle School 5-8 subject matter specialization is offered with co-majors in Art, Math, and Science. Candidates complete the NJDOE-approved professional sequence of courses, required clinical practices, and the appropriate Praxis II examinations, leading to Initial Teacher Certification.

Education, Professional Sequence K-6/TOSD

The General Education Curricular Commons and Professional Sequence K-6/TOSD (Teacher of Students with Disabilities) is offered with co-majors in Art, Math, Psychology, and Science. Candidates complete the NJDOE-approved professional sequence of courses, required clinical practices, and Praxis II examinations for dual licensure in elementary and special education.

Education, Professional Sequence P-3/TOSD

The General Education Curriculum and Professional Sequence P-3/TOSD prepares candidates for dual licensure in early childhood education and as a Teacher of Students with Disabilities. The program is offered with co-majors including Art, Math, Psychology, and Science, and requires completion of the NJDOE-approved professional sequence and clinical practices.

Education/Teacher Enrichment

Elementary Education

English

The English Certificate requires Shakespeare plus one course selected from each of four literary period areas: Medieval, Renaissance, 18th-19th Century, and Modern-Postmodern. The study of English focuses on deep reading and understanding of literary and non-literary texts and applying critical reading and thinking skills to the analysis and explication of the text.

English

English

English as a Second Language (ESL)

The ESL program supports 21st century skills and strategies graduates need to be successful classroom teachers and promote similar approaches among their students. Students complete the 21-credit ESL Endorsement and then participate in 15 graduate credits in courses chosen together with the faculty advisor, based on the student's background and future goals of employment.

Entrepreneurship (MBA Concentration)

Environmental Science

Exercise Sports Science

The mission of the Bachelor's degree in Exercise Sports Science is to provide a quality undergraduate education that prepares students for meaningful engagement in work experiences and/or a graduate program. Students explore how the body functions during physical activity and exercise, mastering principles from human anatomy and physiology, exercise physiology, biomechanics, chemistry, physics, and nutrition.

Family Nurse Practitioner

The Post Master's Certificate in the Family Nurse Practitioner track is for RNs with a Master's Degree in Nursing who want to advance their career in an Advanced Practice role. Requirements are 21 credits with a GPA of 3.0 or better plus 750 direct care clinical hours and an on-campus intensive. Prerequisite courses NURS-505, NURS-530, and NURS-540 must be completed prior to starting the program.

Finance

The B.S. in Finance builds content mastery in the functional areas of the business core along with the School of Business core competencies of critical reasoning, quantitative reasoning, ethical decision making, teamwork, personal accountability, and effective communication.

Forensics

Forensic Technology

The Certificate in Forensics is designed to meet the growing needs of students in the Criminal Justice major, as well as those majoring in Computer Science, Psychology, and Natural Sciences, who might want to add a specialization to their major. Coursework covers criminal investigation, cyber crime, digital forensics, network security, and cryptography technology.

Gaming and Interactive Media

The Gaming and Interactive Media (GAIM) Program educates students in the skills, knowledge, and aesthetic and critical sensibilities to effectively communicate ideas through video games and related interactive media. The interdisciplinary approach offers a variety of courses in computer science and the humanities, including Scripting Languages, Game Development, Animation, Screenwriting, Videomaking, and New Media History.

General Studies

Gerontology

Graphic Design

The Certificate in Graphic Design provides students with the opportunity to upgrade their skills or prepare for a career in graphics, publishing, or printing. It is also excellent preparation for anyone considering the baccalaureate degree in Graphic Design, as well as those seeking admission to graduate programs in Graphic Design or related fields.

Health and Wellness

The Health and Wellness certificate is designed for students interested in promoting healthy lifestyles and improving quality of life through physical and mental well-being. This interdisciplinary program combines principles from biology, health promotion, fitness, nutrition, and psychology to equip students with the tools to assess wellness needs, design wellness programs, and advocate for healthier lifestyles.

Healthcare Administration

The MBA program with a track in Healthcare Administration is a 36-credit offering that seamlessly integrates with a blended learning model, allowing completion in just two years. It combines experiential learning and a cohort model, covering healthcare policy, human resources, organizational performance and ethics, and healthcare information systems. Students build a professional portfolio showcasing competencies sought by employers in hospitals and healthcare settings.

Healthcare Administration

Conducting business within the healthcare system demands a unique blend of strategic skills and compassionate understanding. The B.S. in Healthcare Administration combines the business core with healthcare-specific coursework such as healthcare policy.

Health Care Administration

Health Care Administration

Healthcare Admistration (MBA Concentration)

Health Information Management

The School of Business and Information Sciences administers a Joint Degree program in Health Information Management. Students complete general education, core curriculum, and pre-professional coursework during two years at Felician University and complete the program at Rutgers-SHP, culminating in a jointly awarded Bachelor of Science degree. The program is accredited by CAHIIM.

Health Promotion and Wellness

The Bachelor of Science in Health Promotion and Wellness prepares students for careers promoting health and well-being within individuals and communities. This interdisciplinary program integrates principles from public health, psychology, nutrition, exercise science, and communication. Key coursework includes health education and communication, epidemiology, nutrition science, exercise physiology, and health behavior theory.

History

Humanities

Humanities and Humanistic Studies - Prism Paterson

Prism Paterson: Texts and Contexts is a Certificate in the Humanities and Humanistic Studies focusing on combined studies and research in the humanities subjects, emphasizing languages, literatures, art, and music. Students visit historic and artistic sites in Paterson and meet Paterson artists, musicians, poets, and writers while studying their works. The certificate coursework is transferable toward an associate's or bachelor's degree.

Humanities/Human Studies

Information Assurance and Computer Security

Information Assurance & Computer Security

Innovation and Entrepreneurial Leadership

The Felician University Master of Business Administration in Innovation and Entrepreneurial Leadership was designed to provide students with business content knowledge and leadership skills for the 21st century, developing the ability to make better business decisions and work with diverse teams. The program is 36 credits and cohort-based, built around six core competencies: ethical decision-making, critical reasoning, effective communication, emotional intelligence, teamwork, and creativity.

Innovation Management

Law Enforcement Investigation and Interviewing

Liberal Arts

The Associate in Arts in Liberal Arts consists of general education courses and electives, completed over approximately 24 months of full-time enrollment. It falls within the Humanities Studies programs, which are designed to allow students to cross traditional disciplinary boundaries while pursuing a carefully integrated curriculum.

Liberal Studies

The BA in Liberal Studies provides students with a transformative, well-rounded, and personalized multidisciplinary education. The degree aims to foster cultural awareness, effective leadership, ethical decision-making, and communication skills. Students may focus their studies in the social sciences, the humanities, or natural sciences, or combine disciplines to individualize their degree.

Management (Bachelor of Science)

The B.S. in Management prepares students to evaluate the management-related challenges and opportunities of business practices, with coursework culminating in leadership and strategy, alongside the School of Business core competencies.

Management (B.P.S.)

The B.P.S. Management Track prepares students to demonstrate content mastery in the functional areas of the business core and to evaluate the management-related challenges and opportunities of business practices. Coursework includes organizational behavior, human resource management, project and program management, production and operations management, and leadership and strategy.

Marketing (Bachelor of Science)

Marketing is the central hub of every business and a necessity for any entrepreneur. The B.S. in Marketing builds content mastery in the functional areas of the business core along with specialized marketing coursework.

Marketing (B.P.S.)

The B.P.S. Marketing Track prepares students to demonstrate content mastery in the functional areas of the business core and the School of Business core competencies. Coursework includes consumer behavior, new product development, social media marketing, marketing research, and marketing strategy.

Mathematics

The mathematics curriculum is designed to promote the student's ability to think critically, understand mathematical concepts, their interrelations, and applications, and provide a symbolic language as a tool for precise reasoning, expression, and computation. Graduates demonstrate proficiency in fundamental mathematics content and can interpret, model, and analyze real-world scenarios mathematically.

Medical Imaging Sciences

The Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Imaging Sciences (MIS) is awarded jointly with the Rutgers School of Health Professions (Rutgers-SHP) and offers two areas of study: Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Cardiovascular Sonography. Students complete specified degree requirements at Felician University before entering Rutgers-SHP for their professional coursework.

Medical Laboratory Sciences

The Bachelor of Science degree program in Medical Laboratory Sciences is awarded jointly with the Rutgers University School of Health Professions (Rutgers-SHP). Program graduates receive a B.S. in MLS with eligibility for national certification. The program is fully accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS).

Natural Science and Mathematics (General Science)

The general science concentration provides the flexibility of majoring in the sciences without the need to specialize in a specific field of science. The program provides a selection of representative laboratory courses in the biological and physical sciences and an opportunity for students to write and present an original paper synthesizing current research. Students preparing to teach science in grades K-8 have the option of pursuing a double major in education and NSM general science.

Natural Sciences

Nursing

For Registered Nurses with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree, Felician University offers a cohort-based Master of Science in Nursing Program with tracks in Advanced Practice: Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (36 credits), Family Nurse Practitioner (39 credits), and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (39 credits). Theoretical content is offered via an online delivery method with clinical hours and on-campus intensives in designated courses.

Nursing (Accelerated BSN)

The cohort-based Accelerated Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (ABSN) is intended for adults with a prior bachelor's degree or 60 college credits. The 16-month, full-time curriculum is offered as a campus-based program on the Lodi/Rutherford campuses or as a Hybrid ABSN with fully online classes and in-person labs and testing in Parsippany. Graduates are eligible to apply to the State Board of Nursing to take the RN-NCLEX licensing examination.

Nursing Education

Nursing Education

Nursing Executive Leadership

Nursing Executive Leadership

Nursing Practice

For Registered Nurses with a Master's degree, Felician University offers a Doctor of Nursing Practice Program with tracks in Advanced Practice and Executive Leadership. The program prepares graduates to deliver safe, high-quality healthcare to the nation at the highest level of independent and interprofessional practice, utilizing complex decision making and organizational and systems leadership.

Nursing (Prelicensure BSN)

The BSN Degree Program is a full-time four-year course of study designed for high school graduates and transfer students. The 120-credit curriculum includes 53 credits of liberal arts and 67 of nursing, with theory courses running concurrently with clinical practice experiences and culminating in a Senior Clinical Immersion. The program prepares students for eligibility to take the RN-NCLEX Licensure Examination.

Occupational Therapy Assistant

The Occupational Therapy Assistant Program prepares a diverse student population with an education that provides the foundation for practice as an entry-level occupational therapy assistant. The curriculum uses a developmental approach so students acquire technical knowledge and professional skills that address occupational needs across the lifespan. The program is accredited by ACOTE, and graduates are eligible to sit for the NBCOT certification examination.

Photography

The Certificate in Photography provides students with hands-on experience in both traditional and digital photography, in addition to a solid grounding in the history of this contemporary art form. It is excellent preparation for anyone considering the baccalaureate degree in Photography and New Media, as well as those seeking admission to graduate programs in Photography or related fields.

Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Education Certification

Principal Certification

Professional Studies

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

The Post Master's Certificate in the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner track is for RNs with a Master's Degree in Nursing who want to advance their career in an Advanced Practice role. Requirements are 21 credits with a GPA of 3.0 or better plus 750 direct care clinical hours and a virtual intensive. Prerequisite courses NURS-505, NURS-530, and NURS-540 must be completed prior to starting the program.

Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Psychology

The Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Psychology is a Joint Degree Program with the Rutgers University School of Health Related Professions (Rutgers-SHP). The program produces graduates ready to work with persons with mental illness and other disabilities and prepares them for graduate studies in counseling or social work. It involves five semesters (75 credits) at Felician University and three semesters (45 credits) at Rutgers' Scotch Plains campus.

Psychology

Psychology is the study of the mind and behavior. The objective of the Psychology Department is to prepare students to enter graduate or professional schools, or a variety of careers in areas related to the discipline, such as mental health, education, research, business, human resources, human services, and counseling. Students must complete 43 credits in Psychology, including lecture courses, research and field practicum courses, and an independent undergraduate research course.

Religious Education

Religious Education

Religious Education

Religious Studies

The MA in Religious Studies at Felician University is a community-centered, online-based program with a focus on informed minds and understanding hearts, preparing students for professional positions by providing an enhanced understanding of various aspects of religion rooted in a deep commitment to diversity and service to those most in need. The curriculum is based on four areas: intellectual, personal, spiritual, and pastoral, and offers three tracks in healthcare, education, and leadership.

Religious Studies

The Specialization/Certificate in Religious Studies provides students with a deep understanding of the principles, methods, and ethical frameworks used in the academic study of religion, including an examination of religious beliefs and practices which shape cultural identities, inform moral reasoning, and influence contemporary social issues.

School Counseling

Designed for individuals who already hold a master's degree in counseling or a related field, this certificate prepares students to obtain the New Jersey School Counselor Endorsement. Based on individual transcript review and academic needs, students complete 18–21 credits of targeted coursework chosen in consultation with the program advisor.

School Principal Endorsement

The principal endorsement is required for any position that involves serving as an administrative officer of a school or other comparable unit within a school or district, including principal, assistant principal, vice-principal, and director. Holders of this endorsement are authorized to provide educational leadership by directing the formulation of goals, plans, policies, budgets, and personnel actions, and to direct and supervise all school operations and programs.

School Supervisor Endorsement

The supervisor endorsement is required for both supervisors of instruction and athletic directors who do not hold a standard principal's endorsement. The supervisor is defined as any school officer charged with authority and responsibility for the continuing guidance of the work of instructional personnel. The Supervisor Endorsement consists of 12 credits and requires a master's degree plus at least three years of successful, full-time teaching or educational services experience.

Secondary Education

Secondary Education

Social and Behavioral Sciences

The Social and Behavioral Science major is an interdisciplinary course of study that engages students at the intersection of social and human behavior. Focus areas for this degree include Sociology, Psychology, Political Science, History, and Criminal Justice. Modern social theory and methodology inform the major as students hone skills for graduate education and careers in social work, law, research, government, or community-based organizations.

Social and Cultural Studies

This Certificate explores social and human differences related to gender, race/ethnicity, sexuality, social class, and disability. The program provides students with a background in cultural variation and human interaction and cultivates improved communication and intergroup understanding.

Special Education and Behavior and Autism Studies

The Master of Arts in Education: Special Education and Behavior and Autism Studies requires a teaching license and prepares students for careers in ABA with special education expertise. Students complete a core set of eight ABAI Verified Course Sequence lecture-based courses (23 credits) and one required practicum (3 credits), as well as 15 credit hours of additional Special Education coursework, for a total of 41 graduate credits. Program length is 24 months based on full-time enrollment.

Supply Chain Management

The certificate in Supply Chain Management teaches students about the sourcing, procurement, conversion, quality, and logistics concepts associated with production, coordination, and delivery of goods and services. The program prepares students to perform functions in the modern logistics and supply chain environment.

Supply Chain Management

Teacher Education

Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor

Translation Services

Writing

This certificate develops skills in a variety of writing genres to enhance written communication for professional and personal goals. Critical thinking and research are included as part of the requirements of excellence in written communication. Coursework includes critical thinking for persuasion, creative writing, and technical writing.