Stockton University

Accounting

The Master of Science in Accounting program prepares students for professional careers in accounting, offering the skills and knowledge necessary for entry and advancement in the accounting profession while satisfying the education requirement and some of the experience requirement for Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensure. The program requires 36 credits: 18 credits in core courses including a 3-credit internship, and 18 credits in electives.

Accounting

Accounting is the language of business, and a discipline that plays a major role in every business, nonprofit or government organization. It is a highly regarded profession with job security, numerous career and advancement opportunities, and promising growth potential. The Accounting program is designed to provide an expansive knowledge of accounting fundamentals, and to prepare the graduate for accounting positions in public practice, industry, government, or not-for-profits.

Administration and Leadership

Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

A post-master's certificate for master's-prepared nurses seeking eligibility for specialty certification as an Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner. The curriculum builds on previous graduate nursing education and uses the Roy Adaptation Model as its conceptual framework. A minimum of 750 supervised clinical hours must be completed in addition to the didactic portion of the curriculum.

Africana Studies

The Africana Studies program provides the opportunity for students to study, analyze and systematically evaluate the various disciplines, e.g., history, art, and science, from an Africana perspective.

Alternate Route Teacher Preparation

The Alternate Route (CE) program is a non-traditional teacher preparation program designed for individuals who have completed undergraduate or graduate degrees but have not completed a formal teacher preparation program and who wish to obtain the necessary training to become a New Jersey certified teacher. The program includes a 50-hour non-credit preservice course along with 350 hours of graduate coursework, with elementary, secondary, and ESL certificate options.

American Studies

The Certificate in American Studies allows students to earn advanced training in American Studies without committing to a master's degree program. The certificate program requires 15 hours of graduate credit, including AMST 5000 Proseminar in American Studies and AMST 5001 Research Methods in American Studies, plus three American Studies electives.

American Studies

Stockton's graduate program in American Studies offers a 30-credit master's degree that crosses disciplinary and professional boundaries in an effort to explore the multiple cultures that comprise the United States within both regional and global contexts.

Applied Physics (Bachelor of Arts)

A degree in Applied Physics (PHYS) provides preparation for a wide range of scientific and technical careers and for secondary-school science teaching.

Applied Physics (Bachelor of Science)

A degree in Applied Physics (PHYS) provides preparation for a wide range of scientific and technical careers and for secondary-school science teaching.

Bilingual/Bicultural Education

This program is designed for certified teachers wishing to add the Bilingual/Bicultural endorsement to their existing certifications. Students complete four graduate courses and take the Oral Proficiency Interview and Written Proficiency Test in English and another language. All courses can count toward the MAED degree.

Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Biochemistry/Molecular Biology (BCMB) represents a rapidly growing discipline that bridges the chemical and biological sciences. It focuses on how cells solve various biological problems and the role of chemical components. Knowledge of this field is imperative for those interested in various medical professions.

Biology (Bachelor of Arts)

The Biology (BIOL) program offers Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degrees and a Biology minor. The program aims to: 1. Prepare students for a variety of careers in biological sciences.

Biology (Bachelor of Science)

The Biology (BIOL) program offers Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degrees and a Biology minor. The program aims to: 1. Prepare students for a variety of careers in biological sciences.

Business Administration

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program prepares students for professional careers in business, helping students develop critical thinking skills and an expanded awareness of the complex political, social and economic environments within which organizations operate. Concentrations are offered in Financial Forensic Investigations, Business Analytics, Marketing, Hospitality Tourism and Event Management Studies, Finance, and Global Business Sustainability.

Business Administration (Bachelor of Arts)

The Undergraduate Business Administration (BSAD) program helps students acquire the necessary skills for full participation in the constantly changing and multi-faceted business community that is shaping the world’s environment in the twenty-first century. One of the principal goals of the program is to provide students with an expanded awareness of the complex political, social, and economic environments within which all organizations and individuals must function.

Business Administration (Bachelor of Science)

The Undergraduate Business Administration (BSAD) program helps students acquire the necessary skills for full participation in the constantly changing and multi-faceted business community that is shaping the world’s environment in the twenty-first century. One of the principal goals of the program is to provide students with an expanded awareness of the complex political, social, and economic environments within which all organizations and individuals must function.

Business Analytics

The Business Analytics program provides students with the technology and quantitative skills needed to translate big data into insight and information for efficient business decision making so that organizations can improve their business processes and gain tactical and strategic advantages.

Business Management Fundamentals in Hospitality

The Business Management Fundamentals in Hospitality Certificate is a 16-credit undergraduate certificate designed to provide students with foundational knowledge in accounting, marketing, hospitality law, and human resource management. The certificate consists of four courses: HTMS 2140 Accounting for Hospitality Businesses, HTMS 3101 Marketing Principles, HTMS 3110 Hospitality Law, and HTMS 3111 Human Resource Management.

Business Studies

Chemistry (Bachelor of Arts)

The Chemistry (CHEM) program offerings are designed for students who want to become chemists, for those who would like to use chemistry to understand the behavior of living systems, and for those who wish to apply chemistry to problems in physics, geology, environmental science or marine science. It is also an appropriate degree program for students pursuing careers in engineering, medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or science teaching at the secondary level.

Chemistry (Bachelor of Science)

The Chemistry (CHEM) program offerings are designed for students who want to become chemists, for those who would like to use chemistry to understand the behavior of living systems, and for those who wish to apply chemistry to problems in physics, geology, environmental science or marine science. It is also an appropriate degree program for students pursuing careers in engineering, medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or science teaching at the secondary level.

Coastal Zone Management

A certificate requiring 18 credit hours of coursework, appropriate for working professionals and other individuals who will benefit from advanced study of coastal zone management science without completion of a graduate degree. The Certificate in Coastal Zone Management requires completion of the PSM-CZMT core courses.

Coastal Zone Management (Master of Science)

This graduate-level degree program develops the holistic knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the complexities of managing human interactions within a highly dynamic coastal environment and to analyze the natural, social, legal, economic and institutional processes for integrated coastal zone management and sustainable development. The M.S. option consists of 36 credit hours and includes a research-based thesis, intended for students aiming for further academic study or research.

Coastal Zone Management (Professional Science Master's)

The Professional Science Master's in Coastal Zone Management is a non-thesis option consisting of 36 credit hours, including a capstone project, that prepares students for work or career advancement in a professional setting. Students take four core courses covering coastal zone science, policy, management and technical skills, plus two additional required courses in professional development and specialized electives.

Communications Disorders

Communication Studies

The Communication Studies Program prepares students for careers in journalism, media production, and public relations and advertising. Students engage in pre-professional training within a critical thinking framework. Through high impact and experiential learning opportunities, students develop skills that are in-demand and adaptable, preparing them for success in an ever-evolving world.

Computer Information Systems

Mission Statement for the CIS Program The mission of the Computer Information Systems Program at Stockton University is to provide outstanding undergraduate degrees and courses that are consistent with the missions of the University and the School of Business, and that meet the full range of needs of the students.

Computer Science

Mission Statement for the Computer Science Program The mission of the Computer Science program at Stockton University is to provide outstanding undergraduate degrees and courses that are consistent with the missions of the University and the School of Business, and that meet the full range of needs of the students.

Computer Science and Information Systems

Computing

The BA in Computing provides a broad foundation in computing. It does not prescribe a particular area for in-depth study, leaving room for students to follow their own interests.

Counseling

The Master of Arts in Counseling program is designed to educate students about best practices in clinical mental health counseling and train students in the skills necessary to work with clients in settings such as hospitals, social service agencies, residential treatment centers, and community mental health centers. Graduates are qualified to take the National Counselor Exam and to apply for New Jersey licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor. The program is accredited by CACREP.

Criminal Justice

The Master of Arts in Criminal Justice (MACJ) program provides a quality graduate program that promotes advanced inquiry and application of new knowledge and fosters advanced-level career opportunities, serving the criminal justice educational and research needs of southern New Jersey. The program requires 36 credits, typically 12 three-credit courses, with a required core curriculum and electives determined by the track of study.

Criminal Justice

The mission of the Criminal Justice program at Stockton University is to provide students with an understanding of the criminal justice system from the perspective of the social sciences. Its primary focus is academic with a critical examination of an American society, rather than training for any specific roles in the criminal justice system. To achieve our mission, we will work with students in meeting the following program learning objectives:.

Criminal Justice and Social Work

A dual-degree program allowing students to earn both the Master of Arts in Criminal Justice and the Master of Social Work in an abbreviated time frame. The dual degree program begins in Fall 2026.

Data Science and Strategic Analytics

The Data Science and Strategic Analytics (DSSA) program offers a master's degree designed to equip students with cutting-edge skills and proficiency with programming tools for tackling diverse data-driven challenges. The program consists of 10 graduate courses (30 credit hours) including projects involving real-world data and internship opportunities, and can be completed full-time in one calendar year or part-time.

Digital Studies

Digital Studies (DIGI) aims to prepare budding digital generalists with a well-rounded education to excel in all aspects of designing and utilizing emerging digital technologies to meet global demands. Digital media/technology serves as the backbone of the multidimensional, media-saturated, and fast-paced world we live in. How we study, work, communicate and collaborate are all influenced by it.

Economics

Economists provide insight into how societies organize provisioning, meaning how people provide for their material needs and wants.

Education

The Master of Arts in Education (MAED) program offers advanced professional development in effective teaching and learning for certified teachers, consisting of three major components: content, pedagogy, and research. Students must earn a minimum of 36 graduate credits by completing 12 courses, and may pursue additional endorsements in Special Education, E.S.L., Bilingual/Bicultural, LDT/C, Reading Specialist, Supervisor, and Principal.

Education & Human Development

The Bachelor of Arts degree in Education and Human Development, housed in the School of Education, is a multidisciplinary degree that integrates the disciplines of education, social work, psychology, sociology, child studies, disability studies, and gerontology. This degree prepares students to enter the workforce with valuable interdisciplinary skills, theory to practice experiences that cover the lifespan, and the necessary knowledge to work with diverse populations, age groups, and abilities.

Energy

Energy Studies

Energy Studies is an interdisciplinary program. This undergraduate certificate is appropriate for those who wish to develop expertise in energy production, technology, management and planning, or who desire experience in applied technology. It is designed to educate in the multifaceted problems associated with energy use in our society and to pose methods for possible solutions to problems.

English as a Second Language (ESL)

This program is designed for certified teachers wishing to add the ESL endorsement to their existing certifications. Students complete five graduate courses and take the Oral Proficiency Interview and Written Proficiency Test in English to qualify for an ESL endorsement on a valid New Jersey instructional certificate. All courses can count toward the MAED degree.

Entrepreneurship

The Certificate in Entrepreneurship equips students with core skills in opportunity identification, problem-solving, business modeling, and venture development. Through applied learning and engagement with real market challenges, students learn how to develop, test, and refine entrepreneurial ideas. The certificate complements any major and prepares students to pursue new ventures or contribute innovative thinking within existing organizations.

Entrepreneurship

The Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship at Stockton University equips students with the knowledge, skills, and mindset necessary to identify opportunities, develop business ventures, and lead innovation in various industries. Through a curriculum that blends theory with real-world application, students gain hands-on experience in business creation, product development, and strategic decision-making.

Environmental Science

The Environmental Science/Studies program at Stockton prepares students to deal with the complex environmental problems that confront society. By providing an understanding of the interactions among the physical, biological, and human components of the environment, students build a strong foundation from which to explore their area of interest within the broader topics of environmental science/studies. The program offers both a B.S.

Environmental Science

The Professional Science Master's in Environmental Science (PSM-ENSC) offers working professionals and qualified undergraduates an education that is multidisciplinary and applications-oriented, applying current technologies in the environmental sciences with a focus on their use in the business and regulatory world. The program requires 36 credits including a capstone project, and students can choose from General and Energy Science concentrations.

Environmental Studies

The Environmental Science/Studies program at Stockton prepares students to deal with the complex environmental problems that confront society. By providing an understanding of the interactions among the physical, biological, and human components of the environment, students build a strong foundation from which to explore their area of interest within the broader topics of environmental science/studies. The program offers both a B.S.

Esports Management

The Esports Management degree is highly interdisciplinary, building foundations across the School of Business including Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management, Business Studies (Accounting, Finance, Management, Marketing), and Computer Science.

Exercise Science

The objective of this program is to address the public health need of physical inactivity by equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for entry-level Exercise Science positions in public or private industries, a career as a P-12 Health & Physical Education teacher or future graduate study in related areas. Students choose from one of two concentrations: General or Health and Physical Education.

Family Nurse Practitioner

A post-master's certificate for master's-prepared nurses seeking eligibility for specialty certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner. The curriculum builds on previous graduate nursing education and requires a minimum of 770 supervised clinical hours in primary care and pediatrics in addition to the didactic portion. Three admission options are available depending on the applicant's prior nurse practitioner preparation.

Finance

The Finance program prepares graduates for career opportunities in corporate finance, banking, institutional investment management, real estate, and financial planning. The curriculum includes courses related to financial analysis, financial management, economics, and investments and financial markets, among other topics.

Forensic Psychology

The Forensic Psychology Certificate Program allows professionals engaged in law enforcement and mental health to interact with one another, enhancing their understanding of the issues and complexities involved in both the investigation and rehabilitation process of individuals who commit crimes. The 15-credit certificate includes mandatory courses in forensic and legal psychology and forensic psychopathology plus electives.

Forensic Science

This certificate is designed to provide a focus for those students who are interested in pursuing a career in forensic science labs as opposed to law enforcement agencies. This program is specially designed for students majoring in chemistry, biochemistry, or biology or for those who have already graduated but would like to pursue a career in forensic science by taking additional courses.

Forensic Science

Genocide Prevention

Students pursuing the Genocide Prevention Certificate take one core course, three electives, and the Genocide Prevention Research Seminar, for a total of 15 credits. All courses in the certificate are offered online.

Genocide Prevention

Geographic Information Systems

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

The program objective is to certify a student’s satisfactory completion of a series of courses designed for professional GIS training and education at Stockton University. GIS is becoming increasingly important as a cost-effective means of data analysis and presentation in a wide range of specialties. GIS is also a necessary tool in the decision-making process for strategic planning and location selection.

Geology (Bachelor of Arts)

The Geology (GEOL) program draws on the interdisciplinary strengths of the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics that offers degree programs and courses in Geology, Environmental Science, Marine Science and Sustainability. The programs are described within the Bulletin in alphabetical order. The Geology program as well as the Marine Science program offer Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees.

Geology (Bachelor of Science)

The Geology (GEOL) program draws on the interdisciplinary strengths of the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics that offers degree programs and courses in Geology, Environmental Science, Marine Science and Sustainability. The programs are described within the Bulletin in alphabetical order. The Geology program as well as the Marine Science program offer Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees.

Gerontology

Gerontologists generally work in direct services to older adults, administration of service, research, or education. Undergraduate course work in gerontology, coupled with the student’s major, prepares students for various entry-level positions in these areas. As 72 million baby boomers pass the age of 65 during the next three decades, U.S.

Gerontology

Healthcare Administration and Leadership

A Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Administration and Leadership (MBA-HAL) is a graduate degree program aimed at providing graduates with the competencies necessary to excel in a variety of health care-focused businesses, such as hospitals, medical practices, pharmaceutical companies, insurance companies, medical device companies, digital health, and entrepreneurship.

Health Science

The Bachelor of Science in Health Science (BSHS) offers students who are interested in careers in health care the opportunity to begin their career path. The curriculum is based on the Core Competencies for Interprofessional Collaborative Practice (IPCP). Working closely with a faculty preceptor, students can design a curricular program, within the structure of the major, which will help them prepare for a variety of positions in healthcare or for future professional/graduate education.

Hemp & Cannabis Business Management

The Hemp and Cannabis Business Management (HACM) program at Stockton University is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in the burgeoning hemp and cannabis industry. This Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree offers a comprehensive education in both business principles and industry-specific practices, ensuring that graduates are well-prepared for a variety of roles within this dynamic sector.

Historical Studies

The Historical Studies curriculum offers courses that acquaint students with the various methods of historical study, provide them with a broad understanding of the major themes of human history, and give them the opportunity to propose and implement their own research projects.

Holocaust and Genocide Studies

The Master of Arts in Holocaust and Genocide Studies (MAHG), founded in 1998 as the first program of its kind in the country, offers a rigorous interdisciplinary and wide-ranging education on genocide and mass violence. The degree requires the completion of 35 credits and the submission of an MA thesis or capstone project, and can be completed fully online or through a combination of face-to-face and online courses.

Homeland Security

Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management Studies

The Stockton University Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management Studies program launches students’ careers, through active learning, internship experience, and professional networks. Profession ready graduates are empowered with passion, knowledge, skills, values, and engaging perspectives to develop as competitive leaders. As a major employer in the world today, education in Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management can open doors to exciting career paths in every segment of the industry.

Instructional Technology

The instructional technology field deals with improving human learning and performance with technologies, and this degree is designed to bring the best instructional technologies into education and training in school, business, industry, non-profit and government organizations. To earn the MAIT degree, students must successfully complete a minimum of 33 credits of graduate study including a final project. All courses are offered online.

Languages and Culture Studies

By providing insights into the linguistic, cultural, and intellectual lives of other peoples, language study and the investigation of foreign literatures and cultures foster in the student a broader, more informed perspective on the world.

Learning Disabilities Teacher-Consultant

The LDT/C endorsement track prepares certified teachers to become a member of a child study team in New Jersey. The track is for teachers with a master's degree in education; upon completion the student must have completed three successful years of teaching and hold a master's degree in order to qualify for the New Jersey LDTC endorsement.

Liberal Studies

The Community Leadership and Civic Engagement (CLCE) concentration is an interdisciplinary concentration within Stockton’s Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies (LIBA) degree. It is designed for students interested in becoming leaders and shapers of governmental, cultural, environmental, or humanities-based institutions.

Literature

The program in Literature (LITT) asks majors to consider diverse literary heritages. Course offerings encompass British, European, American, and global literatures from the ancient world to the twenty-first century, as well as creative writing. The program is at once skills-based, emphasizing critical thinking and writing, and committed to the interdisciplinary study of literature as a serious intellectual pursuit.

Marine Science (Bachelor of Arts)

Stockton University is located adjacent to the Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve (Mullica River-Great Bay estuary) and is one of only a few undergraduate institutions in the U.S. that offers a degree program in Marine Science alongside a dedicated marine field facility.

Marine Science (Bachelor of Science)

Stockton University is located adjacent to the Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve (Mullica River-Great Bay estuary) and is one of only a few undergraduate institutions in the U.S. that offers a degree program in Marine Science, alongside a dedicated, easily accessible field facility (Stockton Marine Field Station).

Mathematics (Bachelor of Arts)

The Mathematics (MATH) program is designed to meet the needs of those students who wish to acquire certain mathematical techniques for use in the physical, life, management, and social sciences, as well as those whose primary interests lie in mathematics itself.

Mathematics (Bachelor of Science)

The Mathematics (MATH) program is designed to meet the needs of those students who wish to acquire certain mathematical techniques for use in the physical, life, management, and social sciences, as well as those whose primary interests lie in mathematics itself.

Nursing

The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program is designed for the baccalaureate-prepared registered nurse who wishes to pursue a graduate degree with eligibility for specialty certification as an Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner or a Family Nurse Practitioner. The program focuses on the synthesis of knowledge and skills that enable the advanced level nurse to manage health care issues and implement change across the four spheres of care.

Nursing

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program is intended for nurses seeking the highest credential or terminal degree in nursing practice, preparing nurses to balance proficiencies, practice, theory, and scientific inquiry in the advanced nursing role. Stockton offers both a Post-Master of Science in Nursing (Post-MSN) to DNP and a Post-BSN to DNP pathway, and the program is designed for working nurses on a full-time or part-time basis.

Nursing

Students who are interested in obtaining a bachelor’s degree in nursing can choose from two-degree programs. Four-year BSN and Accelerated BSN. Both degree programs are pre-licensure.

Occupational Therapy

The Stockton University Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program is a two and one-half year entry-level professional program. It includes four semesters of course work, one summer session, and two three-month Level II fieldwork rotations. The program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE), and graduates are eligible to sit for the NBCOT national certification examination.

Organizational Leadership

The Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership program is designed to be relevant, practical, flexible, process-driven, and research-focused, treating leadership development as an integrated and sustained process. The 54-credit interdisciplinary program, beyond a master's degree, proceeds through cohort-based stages of coursework and development of a Dissertation-in-Practice.

Performing Arts

The Performing Arts programs offer a comprehensive curriculum in a variety of disciplines encompassing the Performing Arts (Dance, Music, and Theatre). Courses normally require a high degree of student participation, with the expectation that all students will demonstrate their assimilation of theory and technique through performance, exhibition, and portfolio.

Philosophy and Religion

The Philosophy and Religion (PHIL) program draws on traditions of thought from around the world. Its strength lies in its ability to bring diverse traditions to bear on philosophical and religious questions as well as contemporary ethical, social, and political issues. The program offers courses that are designed to help students think critically about fundamental values and their application to society.

Physical Therapy

The Doctor of Physical Therapy program prepares practitioners who can meet the current and future physical therapy needs of the patient/client and profession, with emphasis on musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiovascular, pulmonary, integumentary, and other systems. The curriculum includes three full-time clinical experiences and is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).

Political Science

Political Science is the study of politics, which is the process of decision-making that shapes how we govern our societies. It focuses on the analysis of power, relationships, and decision-making patterns that shape and determine the outcomes of vital social, economic, and policy issues.

Pre-Speech Language Pathology

The Pre-Speech Language Pathology Certificate Program is designed for individuals who hold a bachelor’s degree in a field outside of speech-language pathology, audiology, or communication sciences and disorders and who wish to prepare for entry into a graduate level program in speech-language pathology, audiology, or communication sciences and disorders.

Principal

The principal endorsement program is for students who have already earned a master's degree, and a transcript review audit is required prior to admission. Required coursework includes school leadership and decision making, school law, school finance and resources, supervision and evaluation of instruction, curriculum courses, and three 100-hour internships.

Psychology (Bachelor of Arts)

Psychology is the systematic study of the behavior and experiences (such as thoughts, desires and emotions) of humans and other animals. It is a multidimensional discipline within which a variety of specialties have developed. Psychologists study the structure and function of the nervous system; basic processes such as sensation, perception and cognition; and complex phenomena such as personality dynamics, abnormal behaviors, and behaviors in social settings, the workplace and the environment.

Psychology (Bachelor of Science)

Psychology is the systematic study of the behavior and experiences (such as thoughts, desires and emotions) of humans and other animals. It is a multidimensional discipline within which a variety of specialties have developed. Psychologists study the structure and function of the nervous system; basic processes such as sensation, perception and cognition; and complex phenomena such as personality dynamics, abnormal behaviors, and behaviors in social settings, the workplace and the environment.

Public Health

The Public Health (PUBH) degree prepares students with the skills and knowledge necessary to attain employment in health-related fields within the public and private sectors. Also, it serves as a pre-professional degree that may be used to pursue graduate study in a variety of allied health programs. Students may choose from two highly structured concentrations within the program.

Public Health

The Stockton Master of Public Health (MPH) program provides students with the foundational skills, education, research experience and service in public health settings including state and county health departments, non-profit agencies, hospital population health departments, wellness centers, and academic institutions. The program requires 42 credits and an Applied Practice Experience internship of typically 200 contact hours. Courses are delivered in an online/hybrid format.

Public Policy

The undergraduate Public Policy Certificate is for students who wish to study public policy, an inherently interdisciplinary field of study that connects Economics and Political Science to real-world policy issues in Sustainability, Environmental Studies, Education, Health, and more.

Social Work

Stockton's Master of Social Work (MSW) program prepares social workers for specialized practice with marginalized populations using a social justice lens. Graduates are prepared to assume professional positions in social service agencies, institutions, health facilities, and other organizations in areas such as advocacy, aging, child welfare, families and children, healthcare, substance use, or behavioral healthcare.

Social Work

The Social Work profession promotes social change and empowers people to enhance their well-being. Social work is based on a set of values and ethical principles, such as respect for human dignity, that are articulated in its Code of Ethics. Since its beginnings more than one hundred years ago, social work has developed a body of knowledge and skills that focuses on meeting human needs, especially the needs of vulnerable and oppressed populations.

Sociology and Anthropology

Sociologists and Anthropologists study human behavior in systematic ways within societies and cultures. The Sociology and Anthropology (SOCY/ANTH) program at Stockton University is particularly concerned with social justice issues, such as those manifested in race/ethnicity, social class, gender/sexuality, globalization and imperialism. The program emphasizes community engagement in teaching and research.

Special Education

The Special Education Endorsement program prepares certified teachers through required coursework including Survey of Moderate and Severe Disabilities, Educational and Community Resources, Survey of Mild Learning Disabilities, Behavior Management and Behavioral Disorders, Developmental Reading Instruction, Curriculum Adaptations, and Curriculum Based Assessment.

Speech Language Pathology

The Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology program has a curriculum designed to prepare graduates for certification as speech-language pathologists by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association, New Jersey licensure in speech-language pathology, and certification as speech-language specialists in the New Jersey public schools. The program requires completion of 63 graduate credits and 400 hours of supervised clinical experience.

Supervisor and Principal

The Supervisor Endorsement program is designed for educators who wish to pursue a supervisory position in the public school system in the State of New Jersey. Students who have a master's degree and complete all program requirements will be eligible for the New Jersey Supervisor endorsement; the combined principal and supervisor endorsement program is for students who have already earned a master's degree and requires a transcript review audit prior to admission.

Sustainability (Bachelor of Arts)

The study of Sustainability is focused on the sociopolitical, economic, ethical, and scientific efforts that help bring human existence into balance with the natural world. We live on a planet under stress; and a degree in Sustainability helps prepare students to define a more just, verdant, healthy and environmentally-sound future. This challenge exists at the intersection of multiple fields of knowledge, including the natural sciences, social sciences, humanities and professional studies.

Sustainability (Bachelor of Science)

The study of Sustainability is focused on the sociopolitical, economic, ethical, and scientific efforts that help bring human existence into balance with the natural world. We live on a planet under stress; and a degree in Sustainability helps prepare students to define a more just, verdant, healthy and environmentally-sound future. This challenge exists at the intersection of multiple fields of knowledge, including the natural sciences, social sciences, humanities and professional studies.

Teacher Education

The mission of the teacher education program is to prepare novice teachers to be competent in both subject matter and pedagogical skills, as well as to be caring practitioners in diverse and technology-rich learning environments.

Training and Development

Stockton's Training and Development Certificate prepares professionals to enhance their skills and knowledge and to develop effective in-house training and other programs to increase workplace performance. This one-year accelerated program of six courses is offered in an online format and provides a foundation for transferring learning to practical, on-the-job application and for developing and evaluating authentic learning experiences aligned with enterprise business objectives.

Visual Arts (Bachelor of Arts)

Visual Arts offers Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F. A) degree programs in a variety of concentrations. The curriculum requires a high degree of student participation, with the expectation that all students will demonstrate their assimilation of theory and technique through studio work , , exhibition, and portfolio.

Visual Arts (Bachelor of Fine Arts)

Visual Arts offers Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F. A) degree programs in a variety of concentrations. The curriculum requires a high degree of student participation, with the expectation that all students will demonstrate their assimilation of theory and technique through studio work , , exhibition, and portfolio.