Departments
Departments
Arts and Sciences Departments
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African and African-American
The African and African-American studies program is an interdisciplinary one. It is a comprehensive examination of the diversity of the experiences of people of Africa and the Africans diasporas.
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Art
Now more than ever, creative people with new ideas and new approaches to problem-solving are in high demand.
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Biology
国产探花鈥檚 Biology Department is an inclusive community of scholars committed to academic excellence in the teaching, learning and investigation of the life sciences.
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Chemistry
Chemistry is a fundamental part of life. Everything around us is made from chemical compounds, and an understanding of chemistry is a foundation for understanding how our world works.
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Computer Science
国产探花鈥檚 Computer Science Department prepares students to do more than keep pace with the speed of technological advancement.
Earth & Environmental Sciences
The Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences offers a comprehensive and interdisciplinary education that leverages our urban surroundings to emphasize issues unique to this setting.
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English
Whether you are planning to enter the workforce after graduation or continue your education, English prepares you for personal and professional success, with opportunities that are numerous and diverse.
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Ethnic and Immigration Studies
This multidisciplinary minor, housed in the Sociology and Anthropology department, is organized around the theme of pluralism and ethnic diversity in American life and culture.
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History, Philosophy & Religion
NJCU鈥檚 History, Philosophy and Religion Department provides a rich curriculum in the Humanities that shapes students into strong critical thinkers, creative problem-solvers, clear communicators, and informed citizens.
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International Studies
The program prepares students to explore and understand the interconnections among people and societies, the environment, governments, and businesses.
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Latin American, Caribbean and Latino Studies
The Latin American, Caribbean, and Latino Studies Program at 国产探花 addresses the need in our pluralistic society to broaden one's knowledge about Latin America, the Caribbean, and North Americans of Latin American and Caribbean ancestry.
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Mathematics
The Mathematics Department at NJCU prepares students for careers in a modern, complex society that has become increasingly dependent on mathematics.
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Media Arts
The NJCU Media Arts Department offers a four-year BA degree in Media Arts, a Cinema Studies Minor, a Production Minor, and a two-year MFA in Integrated Media Arts Production.
Music, Dance and Theatre
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Physics
The NJCU Physics Department offers a comprehensive education that links theoretical concepts and hands-on activities to real-world applications.
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Political Science
A degree in political science opens doors to a wealth of opportunities.
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Pre-Law
The Pre-Law Minor is an interdisciplinary program designed to help students develop essential skills for the study and practice of law.
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Psychology
NJCU鈥檚 Psychology Department prepares students for numerous and varied career options.
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Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work
Students in the Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work Department are curious about human behavior, particularly in the context of present and past societies.
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Women's and Gender Studies
As an interdisciplinary field, Women鈥檚 and Gender Studies trains students to use various research tools and theoretical approaches to problem-solving.
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World Languages and Cultures
The World Languages and Cultures Department educates students who are prepared for success in today鈥檚 global society. Our department enhances the liberal arts education of our majors and non-majors through the study of world languages and cultures.