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The University

Monmouth University is a private, moderate-sized coeducational school committed to providing a learning environment that enables men and women to pursue their educational goals and realize their full potential for making significant contributions to their community and society. Small classes, which allow for individual attention and student-faculty dialogue, together with careful academic advising and career counseling, are hallmarks of a Monmouth education.

The student body is diverse, with a population of more than 4,700 undergraduates and 1,750 graduate students. Although most are from the Northeast, thirty states and thirty nations are represented, and there is a rich ethnic mix. Of the nearly 4,300 full-time undergraduate students enrolled, approximately 1,600 live on campus in traditional residence halls and garden apartment complexes. Both resident and commuting students have a wide variety of extracurricular activities to choose from: an active Student Government Association; the campus newspaper (Outlook), FM radio station (WMCX), and television station (Hawk TV); the yearbook (Shadows) and the literary magazine (Monmouth Review); the African American Student Union; a vast array of special-interest groups; theater; intramurals; and sororities and fraternities that engage in service work on behalf of the University and of the community. Many special events are planned each year, including art exhibits, concerts, lectures, sightseeing trips, and more.

The Universitys NCAA Division I intercollegiate athletics program includes nine mens teamsbaseball, basketball, cross-country, football (Division I-AA), golf, indoor track, outdoor track and field, soccer, and tennisand ten womens teamsbasketball, cross-country, field hockey, golf, indoor track, lacrosse, outdoor track and field, soccer, softball, and tennis. The gymnasium has an indoor pool, regulation-size basketball courts, and a training room and fitness center. Outdoor facilities include tennis courts, an all-weather track, and baseball, football, soccer, and softball fields.

Monmouth students are accorded many special services, including the full resources of the First-year Experience Office and the Life and Career Advising Center, which offers academic advising and individual personal and career counseling. Academic skills services, including the Math Center, the Writing Center, and the Peer Tutoring Office, provide personalized academic assistance. Employment counseling is available through the Placement Office.

In addition to its undergraduate degree programs, Monmouth offers numerous graduate degree programs in business administration, computer science, corporate and public communication, criminal justice, education, English, health-care management, history, liberal arts, mental health counseling, nursing, psychological counseling, public policy, social work, and software engineering. There are also graduate certificate programs in numerous areas of academic interest.

Location

The University is located in a residential area of an attractive community near the Atlantic Ocean, slightly more than a 1-hour drive from the metropolitan attractions of New York City and Philadelphia. The Universitys safe and secure 156-acre campus, considered to be one of the most beautiful in New Jersey, includes among its fifty-five buildings a harmonious blending of traditional and contemporary architectural styles.

The centerpiece building is Woodrow Wilson Hall, a National Historic Landmark that houses administrative offices and humanities classrooms. The University has completed the construction of the state-of-the-art Jules L. Plangere Jr. Center for Communication and Instructional Technology and commenced construction of a Multipurpose Activity Center in fall 2007. Restaurants, shops, and theaters are within easy reach, and several large shopping malls and the PNC Bank Arts Center (an entertainment hub) are only a few miles away.

Another advantage is proximity to many high-technology firms, financial institutions, and a thriving business-industrial sector. These provide not only employment possibilities for graduates but also the opportunity for undergraduates to gain practical experience through various internships and the cooperative education program conducted by the University.

Majors and Degrees

Monmouth University offers twenty-nine baccalaureate degree programs within five schools. The School of Business Administration awards bachelors degrees in business administration with concentrations in accounting, economics, finance, management, marketing, and real estate. The School of Education awards bachelors degrees that allow students to earn certification as elementary teachers (K5), as elementary teachers (K5) with middle school endorsement (58), as secondary teachers (912), or as special education teachers. The Wayne D. McMurray School of Humanities and Social Sciences awards bachelors degrees in the areas of anthropology, art, communication, criminal justice, English, fine arts, foreign language, history, history/political science, music, political science, psychology, social work, and theater. A Spanish and international business bachelors degree is awarded jointly through the School of Business Administration and the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. The School of Science, Technology and Engineering awards bachelors degrees in biology, chemistry, clinical laboratory sciences, computer science, marine and environmental biology and policy, mathematics, medical technology, and software engineering. The Marjorie K. Unterberg School of Nursing and Health Studies awards the Bachelor of Science in health studies and the Bachelor of Science in Nursing to upper-division transfer students. A preprofessional advising program is available for students who intend to pursue careers in medicine, dentistry, or other health-care fields. Monmouth also offers the Five-Year Baccalaureate/Masters Program, which enables students to achieve both a bachelors and a masters degree in just five years in the areas of business, computer science, criminal justice, public policy, social work, or software engineering.

Academic Programs

The curriculum is attuned to todays globally oriented, technological society while retaining a strong grounding in the liberal arts. Under the general education curriculum, students in all degree programs acquire a breadth of knowledge beyond their major fields of study, including an appreciation of world culture. Monmouth University also emphasizes writing, speaking, and other interpersonal skills that are critical to personal and professional success. Monmouth requires all students to fulfill a technology literacy component and an experiential education component that is a real-world experience related to the students academic major.

Monmouth University believes that in addition to providing sound preparation for successful careers, a major goal of higher education is to help students develop values. These include a keen sense of citizenship and social responsibility and the leadership qualities that equip graduates to contribute actively to the democratic society in which they live. Academic programs at Monmouth prepare students for life in an increasingly complex, multicultural world.

The Honors School at Monmouth University allows qualified students to participate in an educational environment that encourages and supports intellectual and personal excellence. Courses are clustered, with professors developing common themes and assignments. Honors classes are distinguished by in-depth coverage of material through discussion and writing, smaller class size, and a heightened student/faculty rapport. Extracurricular activities like cultural excursions to New York City are scheduled to reinforce the themes of the program.

Cooperative education is available to students, enabling them to gain practical experience in jobs related to their majors while completing their studies. All education majors are required to complete a semester of student teaching. The University also participates in the Washington Center, which is a partnership through which students may earn credit for experiential learning gained through internships and symposia in the nations capital.

Genuine concern for the individual student characterizes the Monmouth University educational program. Professorsnot teaching assistantsconduct all courses and supervise all laboratories. Students benefit from direct interaction with professors who are recognized for their scholarly expertise.

Academic Facilities

The Monmouth University Library holds approximately 271,000 volumes and more than 25,000 electronic and print journal subscriptions. Academic programs are amply supported by state-of-the-art computer hardware and software and classroom/laboratory facilities. The major components supporting Monmouths academic programs include UNIX and Windows 2003 server systems connected by a sophisticated campus Ethernet network spanning twenty-three buildings and encompassing more than 1,400 workstations campuswide. Workstations that are specifically dedicated to student use are distributed among many instructional and open-use laboratories and include Pentium-class workstations and Macintosh workstations. Laptop plug-in ports and wireless connectivity are available in convenient locations across campus. A campus communications network (HawkNet) connects all Monmouth University computing resources to the Internet. All students receive a computer account that provides them with e-mail, World Wide Web browsing and authoring tools, and electronic access to the Monmouth University Library catalog.

The Lauren K. Woods Theatre offers students an opportunity to experience all phases of the theater arts, from acting to lighting. Control of all aspects of a theatrical performance is maintained by students. The University supports communications facilities for both radio and television, a student-run FM radio station, a student-run greenhouse, and studios for art and music majors.

Costs

For 200708, tuition and fees were approximately $23,035 per year. Room and board costs were approximately $8900 per year; actual costs are determined by the type of room and meal plan selected. Costs are subject to change for 200809.

Financial Aid

Monmouth University believes that qualified students should not be denied an educational opportunity due to lack of financial resources. The financial aid staff counsels students and their families and assists them in obtaining the maximum financial aid to which they are entitled. In a cooperative effort, the University utilizes institutional, federal, and state resources and expects a reasonable family contribution toward the students cost of attendance. In developing each students award package, all resources available are utilized to address individual circumstances and to provide equitable treatment for all applicants.

A wide range of University scholarships and grants is offered to the incoming class each year. These scholarship and grant programs are available to all prospective full-time, first-year and transfer students and are offered without regard to financial need. Eligibility for University scholarship and grant funding varies according to the quality of the students previous academic record. Award amounts range from $2000 to $15,500. Scholarships and grants are renewed at the same amount for each year of the students undergraduate career, provided the student maintains satisfactory levels of academic performance. Scholarship recipients are required to maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA; academic excellence grant recipients must maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA; incentive grant recipients must maintain a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA. The University also participates in all federal and state grant and loan programs. To establish eligibility for these programs and capitalize on the assistance available to them, students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and are encouraged to do so as soon after January1 as possible. Students and their families are invited to call 732-571-3463, send e-mail to finaid@monmouth.edu, or visit the Office of Financial Aid for assistance.

Faculty

The Universitys professors are leaders in their fields and contribute through research, publishing, and consulting to their respective academic areas. There are 251 full-time and 283 part-time faculty members. Approximately 85 percent of the full-time instructional faculty members have doctorates or other terminal degrees in their fields. The average class size is 22, and the student-faculty ratio is 15:1. Professors often know each student by name, and faculty members are available to students for office consultation and extra help.

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Admission Requirements

Many factors are considered when candidates are evaluated for admission. For freshman applicants, the committee evaluates grades and test scores. High school transcripts, a resume of activities including leadership positions held, and SAT or ACT scores are required. Counselor recommendations and other information supporting the application are welcome. Admission interviews and campus tours are available. Transfer students must submit official transcripts from all colleges attended. If they have earned fewer than 24 transferable credits, they must fulfill freshman admission requirements as well.

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