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Continued From Page 24 ing , GCU offers CCNE-accredited B . S . N . in Nursing , RN to B . S . N ., 14-month Accelerated B . S . N ., and , starting this fall , Direct-Entry M . S . N . in Nursing programs . GCU also offers B . A . and / or B . S . programs in Biochemistry , Biology , Chemistry , Exercise Science , Health Sciences , Health Profession Studies , Natural Sciences and Psychology . We offer joint B . S . degrees with the Rutgers School of Health Professions in Clinical Laboratory Sciences , Health Information Management , Medical Imaging Sciences , and Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Psychology . Students can take advantage of Pharm . D . or D . P . T . dual-degree programs with the University of the Sciences . At the graduate level , GCU offers a CACREP-accredited M . A . in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a Professional Counselor Certificate ; an NASP-approved M . A . and Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in School Psychology ; a Psy . D . in School Psychology ; an M . A . in Applied Behavior Analysis ; and an M . A . and Certificate in Integrative Health ( which can both be completed 100 percent online ).
Montclair State University By Dr . Janice Smolowitz , RN , Ph . D ., Ed . D ., DNP , ANP-BC , Dean , Professor , School of Nursing
The School of Nursing at Montclair State University offers programs for nurses who want to advance their education and a program for adults who have earned baccalaureate degrees in non-nursing disciplines the opportunity to earn a master ’ s degree and become registered nurses . The fully online RN-to-BSN degree program provides the associate or diploma-prepared nurse with the skills and knowledge necessary to advance their career in a field where a BSN is an increasingly required credential . The MSN program offers working professionals two pathways to the degree : A fully online track that specifically prepares RNs for career advancement in administration , education and clinical research ; and an in-person accelerated track for non-nursing college graduates looking to enter the profession .
NJCU By Dr . Michael Edmondson , Dean , Professional Education and Lifelong Learning ; Dean , College of Professional Studies ; Director , NJCU @ Fort Monmouth
NJCU offers a three-semester accelerated prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing program and a five-semester non-accelerated program . The NJCU @ Fort Monmouth prelicensure BSN program is ranked No . 1 in the region while the entire nursing department is ranked in the top 10 percent nationally . Our Health Sciences Department ’ s baccalaureate program in Health Education is nationally recognized as a portfolio-approved program for the basic level in Health Education by the Association for the Advancement of Health Education ( AAHE ), a specialty organization of the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education ( NCATE ). Both the Nursing and Health Sciences departments offer relevant , impactful , and award-winning programs that provide students with the knowledge , training and experience they need to succeed in today ’ s ever-changing world , and our RN to BSN program and School Nursing program — a graduate certificate or degree program — is helping to find solutions to the state ’ s void in both professions .
NJIT By Dr . Kevin D . Belfield , Dean , College of Science and Liberal Arts
Life sciences and healthcare degree and certificate programs offered by the NJIT College of Science and Liberal Arts for students and returning professionals include : B . A . and B . S ., Biology ; B . S ., Biochemistry , Mathematical Biology concentration ; B . S ., Mathematical Sciences undergraduate degree programs ; M . S ., Biology ; M . S ., Biology of Health , Professional Science ; Masters ( P . S . M .), Cell and Gene Therapy Sciences ; Ph . D ., Biology graduate degree programs ; and Neuroscience , Organismal and Systems Biology , Biology of Health , and Cell and Gene Therapy Sciences graduate certificate programs . In addition , we offer several accelerated path to professional school programs , including 3 + 3 year Pre-Health programs with Rutgers NJ Medical School ( Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant ); 3 + 4 year Pre-Health programs with Rutgers NJ Medical School , Rutgers NJ School of Dental Medicine , St . George ’ s University Grenada , West Indies , SUNY College of Optometry , and American University of Antigua , West Indies ; and a 4 + 1 year Public Health program with Rutgers University School of Public Health .
Rider University By Dr . Kelly Bidle , Dean , College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Rider University offers 22 degree-granting programs , 13 minors and one certificate in the fields of science , technology , engineering and mathematics ( STEM ). Of these programs , more than half are directly related to the life sciences and healthcare . At the undergraduate level , these majors ( with accompanying minors ) include allied health studies , behavioral neuroscience , biochemistry , biology , environmental sciences , exercise science , health sciences , healthcare policy , marine sciences and psychology . We also offer a certificate in public health and an online RN to BSN nursing program for nurses looking to expand their credentials by earning a bachelor ’ s degree . At the graduate level , we offer degrees in healthcare communication and a master ’ s of nursing . Demonstrative of its commitment to the life and healthcare sciences , this year , Rider unveiled a 9,500-square-foot addition to its Mike and Patti Hennessy Science and Technology Center that includes a state-of-the-art anatomy and physiology teaching laboratory outfitted with a SynDaver and Anatomage table .
Rowan University By Dr . Tony Lowman , Provost
Rowan University sees a growing demand for highly trained graduates from the life sciences and healthcare sectors . We already have partnerships with all the major health systems in South Jersey . Recently , we announced an expanded partnership with the largest , Virtua Health . Our growing nursing and health professions school gives students more degree pathways , including a 3 + 1 Bachelor of Science in Nursing , a very affordable program offered with nearby community colleges . We ’ re also adding a translational biomedical engineering and sciences school . But we ’ re not just focused on human health — we ’ re developing a veterinary school , which will offer New Jersey ’ s first Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree , as well as undergraduate , graduate and internship programs . When the school enrolls its inaugural class , expected in 2025 , Rowan will become one of two universities in the nation to offer the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine , Doctor of Medicine and Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degrees .
Stockton University By Dr . Brent Arnold , Dean , School of Health Sciences
Stockton University offers a comprehensive program of life science and healthcare degrees and certificates designed to meet growing community needs . Undergraduate degrees include Health Science , Exercise Science , Nursing and Public Health , plus minors in Holistic Health and Public Health . An Accelerated BSN offers those with another undergraduate degree the opportunity to become Registered Nurses . The Cannabis Studies minor includes a health sciences component . Stockton offers Master of Science degrees in Communication Disorders , Nursing and Occupational Therapy , a Master of Public Health and an M . A . in Counseling . Doctoral programs are offered in Nursing Practice and Physical Therapy . Post-master ’ s certificates are available in Family Nurse Practitioner and Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner . The Stockton School of Business has begun a new MBA in Healthcare Administration
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