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MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY
www.monmouth.edu
400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch, NJ 07764
Contact: Lauren Vento-Cifelli, Director, Undergraduate Admission, (732) 571-3452, M-Th 8:45 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., F 8:45 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. EST, E-mail: lvento@monmouth.edu.
Type of Institution: Private comprehensive.
Degrees Available: Associate degrees in general studies and elective studies. Baccalaureate degrees in anthropology, art, art and graphic design/computer graphics, biology, business administration, chemistry, clinical laboratory science, communication, computer science, criminal justice, education, English, fine arts, foreign languages, history, history/political science, interdisciplinary studies, marine and environmental biology and policy, mathematics, medical technology, music, nursing, political science, psychology, social work, Spanish and international business, software engineering, and special education. Graduate degrees in business administration, corporate and public communication, computer science, criminal justice, education, English,  history, liberal arts, nursing, professional counseling, psychological counseling, public policy, social work, and software engineering.
Forms of Credit Recognized: The University will award credit based on the following measurements of non-collegiate learning: credit by exam, applied music, portfolio assessment, proficiency examinations (CLEP, DANTES), formal noncollegiate coursework for which credit recommendations have been established by the National Program on Noncollegiate Sponsored Instruction (National PONSI), military experiences recommended for credit by the American Council on Education (ACE). Monmouth University requires that students complete the last 32 credits of a degree at Monmouth. Above referenced credits cannot be included in the last 32 credits.
Additional Information: Monmouth endeavors to support lifelong learning by providing services and programs--degree and non-degree, credit and non-credit--that enable nontraditional students to meet their varied educational needs and goals. Those wishing to pursue undergraduate or graduate studies may choose from courses offered during the day or in the evening. The University also makes special provisions for returning students wishing to resume studies after a long absence from the classroom. Personalized counseling services and individualized transcript evaluations are part of the services offered at Monmouth.

Updated January 25, 2007