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 Admissions
New Jersey’s community colleges are “open
door” institutions that admit all high school
graduates, those holding graduate equivalency diplomas
(GED), and all other persons 18 years of age or older
who have the ability to benefit from post secondary
education. The student applying for admission to Ocean
County College is required to submit an application
and credentials to the Office of Registrations and Records
as early as possible during the 6 months immediately
prior to entrance. Applications will be considered when
all the necessary steps have been completed.
The candidate is responsible for the completion of all
admission requirements. These are listed below.
1. If a student attended a secondary school, an official
transcript from the secondary school showing subjects
completed and grades earned is requested. If the student
is a high school graduate, the transcript must include the
date of graduation. A State General Education Diploma (GED) may be submitted as evidence of high school graduation.
2. A completed application
for admission. Application forms may be obtained
from the high school guidance counselor, from the college
Office of Registration and Records or from the college
website. All information to be filled in by the candidate
should be completed and returned to the Office of Registration
and Records.
3. Official transcripts forwarded to the Office of
Registration and Records from any college previously
attended.
4. A medical examination by a physician is required only of those individuals accepted into the nursing and medical laboratory technology programs.
5. Proof of residency.
Signing the application after listing the address may
be sufficient. All applicants must complete the certificate
of residence upon request. A copy of his/her valid New
Jersey voter registration, driver's license, county
I.D. card or state printed New Jersey Tax Return label
from the preceding year may be requested. Proof of residence
must be satisfactory to college officials. In order
to qualify as a resident, an adult must have established
legal, permanent domicile within the county for 1 year
prior to the date of registration. Adjustments to residency
status can only be made prior to the first day of class
each semester.
6. Applicants for the NURSING PROGRAM are required
to take the American College Test (ACT) OR the Scholastic
Aptitude Test (SAT). (This requirement is waived if
the applicant has a Bachelor's Degree or has a 2.7 college
GPA which includes the General Education component of
the Nursing Program.) Those applicants seeking EARLY
ADMISSIONS or the HONORS PROGRAM are required to take
either the ACT or the SAT. Registration packets for
either test battery are available in high school guidance
offices.
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Registering For Courses
The registration dates and course schedules for each
term are available on our website or from the Registration
and Records Office. Registration forms are available
in this office as well. Full time students must see
an academic advisor before registering for classes,
and obtain the advisor's signature on the registration
form. Part time students can obtain advising if they
choose, but it is not required. Completed registration
forms can be processed in the Registration and Records
Office.
WebAdvisor
WebAdvisor is an online service for students that allows
students to view semester schedules, check grades, register
for courses (if approved), access transcripts, pay bills, and
run program evaluations to detail exactly what courses are
required for a particular degree. No login is required to view
the semester schedules. WebAdvisor is available at https://webadvisor.ocean.edu, or through the college website home page at www.ocean.edu.
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Student Immunization
Requirements
New Jersey law requires that all students attending colleges in
New Jersey show proof of immunization for measles, mumps,
and rubella. This law requires all students born after 1956, who
are matriculated in a degree program, and who did not attend
an elementary or secondary school in New Jersey, to provide
the college with a Certificate of Immunization.
Academic Information
Academic Progress
The academic sanctions for failing to maintain satisfactory
academic standards/progress may include probation, special
probation, academic restriction, and academic suspension. These sanctions will be imposed on students who either fail
to earn sufficient grade points or who continue to withdraw
excessively from classes. More specifically, any student who has
completed 12 or more semester hours with a cumulative grade
point average below 2.00 (C average) or who has failed to earn
at least 50 percent of all credits registered for on the official day
of counting student enrollment for two or more consecutive
semesters will have an academic sanction of probation, special
probation, academic restriction or academic suspension
imposed.
A student placed on academic restriction or suspension
may appeal the action to the Academic Standards Committee.
Academic Standing
In order to remain in good standing and become eligible for
graduation, the student must maintain a C average or a gradepoint
average of 2.00. The cumulative grade-point average is computed by dividing the total grade points earned by the total
semester hours attempted.
A student will be placed on academic probation if he/she earns
a cumulative grade-point average of less than 2.00.
If the number of grade points is 12 or more below the points
required to maintain a 2.00 average the student will be
considered for academic restriction.
Example:
|
Semester Hours |
|
Letter Grade |
Grade Points |
|
Total
Points |
| Course 1 |
3 |
x |
(A) |
4 |
= |
12 |
| Course 2 |
3 |
x |
(D) |
1 |
= |
3 |
| Course 3 |
4 |
x |
(D) |
1 |
= |
4 |
| Course 4 |
3 |
x |
(F) |
0 |
= |
0 |
| Course 5 |
2 |
x |
(D) |
1 |
= |
2 |
| |
|
|
|
Total |
= |
21 |
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points, a grade-point average of 1.4. This is below 2.00 so
the student is on probation. However, since the total grade
points are only 9 grade points short of the 30 required for
a 2.00 average, the student is not academically restricted.
A comparable report in two consecutive semesters would
leave the student 18 points short and eligible for academic
restriction. A student may continue on probation as long as the
grade-point deficiency does not go below 12, but a 2.00 index is
required for graduation.
If a student receives two academic restrictions, not necessarily
in succession, a one year suspension may be imposed during
which no credit courses may be taken.
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Class Attendance
Ocean County College, recognizing that class attendance must
be consistent with the objectives of the institution, will develop
and maintain student attendance regulations and procedures
that are consistent with these objectives.
Attendance at all classes and appointments is expected.
Following Policy # 5162, at the beginning of each course, the
instructor will state the attendance policy for that course. Individual instructors determine the attendance policies for
their courses; however, if an instructor chooses to make
absence a component of course grading procedures, grade penalties for absence may be imposed only when a student
exceeds a ten-percent absence rate.
A student may withdraw without academic penalty at
any time up to mid-course. After mid-course, it will
be the instructor's responsibility to assign the appropriate
grade of W or F to a student whose absences exceed the
limit.
Back to top Changes in Schedule
Changes of schedule after classes have started shall
be made only with the permission of the student's instructor(s).
No registration will be allowed after the attendance
census date of the term.
A student may drop a course at any time prior to the
first date of the term and receive a full refund. (See
section on refunds
concerning drops after the first date of classes.) A
student may add a course or change a schedule only during
the designated Drop/Add time period after classes have
begun.
A student may withdraw at any time up to mid-semester;
a grade of W will be assigned. If the student withdraws
after mid-semester, a grade of W or F may be assigned
at the instructor's discretion.
Back to top Auditing a Course
Students registered for audit are entitled to participate in all
course activities but receive no credit. In special circumstances
a student may appeal in writing to the Academic Standards Committee for permission to change to audit, if he/she is
passing at the time. No student may change from audit to
credit. Audit students not fulfilling all course requirements
may be required to withdraw from the course. The grade of R
(registered for audit) will be recorded.
Any student who is auditing a course will still be financially
responsible to the college for all tuition and fees.
Back to top Incomplete Work
A grade of I (Incomplete) may be awarded by an instructor
if he/she approves a request received from the student
no later than the day of the final examination. A valid
reason for the request must be offered. Approval of
the request will allow 30 days from the beginning of
the next regular semester for the work to be completed
(five days for prerequisites). If the student is enrolled
in a course for which the I grade is a prerequisite
however, the work for the incomplete course must be
made up by the fifth day of the next regular semester
or the student must withdraw from the higher level course.
Extensions in both cases may be granted by the instructor
with the consent of the Vice President of Academic Affairs.
When the work is completed, a change of grade report
will be prepared by the instructor and forwarded to
the Office of Registration and Records. If the work
is not completed within 30 days of the following semester,
the grade of F will automatically be recorded.
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Schedule changes must be initiated on an official Add/Drop
form. Instructors cannot accept changes in registration
that have not been properly authorized. Add/Drop forms
can be obtained from the Registration and Records Office
and must be submitted to Registration and Records prior
to the attendance census date.
After a semester begins, students who drop and add courses
within the same day, even if done as separate transactions at
different times of the day, will have tuition and fees processed
on an even exchange concept. If the drop and add are on
separate dates, tuition and fees for the drop will be processed
according to the Refund Policy. The added courses will be
billed at full rate.
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The student is at all times responsible for his/her own academic
progress and standing, for contributing by preparation for
and participation in those classes in which he/she is enrolled and for maintaining an academic achievement record
commensurate with his/her ability.
Reports showing the grades received by the student will be
issued at the end of each semester. These reports will be
available on WebAdvisor (https://webadvisor.ocean.edu).
The following marks, with their value in grade points per
semester hour of credit are used:
Grade
Points per semester hour |
| A |
Excellent |
4.0 |
| B+ |
Very Good |
3.5 |
| B |
Good |
3.0 |
| C+ |
Above Average |
2.5 |
| C |
Average |
2.0 |
| D |
Passing – Below Average |
1.0 |
| F |
Failure |
0 |
| W |
Withdrawn/ Non-Payment |
None |
| I |
Incomplete |
None |
| R |
Audit |
None |
| P |
Pass |
None |
| NC |
No Credit |
None |
Incomplete grades (I) must be resolved prior to 30 days into the
following semester (five days for prerequisites). Meanwhile,
the initial grade report will indicate the I grade but will not
affect the semester and grade point average. If the work is not
complete within 30 days into the next regular semester or an
extension is not granted by the Vice President of Academic
Affairs, the grade of F will be recorded.
Courses in which a grade of D or F is received may be repeated.
Note that the second grade received is the one that counts
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Nursing Program Requirements
The minimum passing grade for nursing (NURS) courses
is "C" (75%). All required courses in the
nursing curriculum must also be passed at the "C"
level or higher.
Students may not continue or reenter the program upon failure
on the second attempt of a required nursing course OR failure
of a third required nursing course.
Back to top Pass/No Credit Grading
One free elective course outside the major field of study
may be taken each semester during the sophomore year on
a pass/no credit basis. A part-time student who has earned a
minimum of twenty-eight (28) semester hours of credit may
register on a pass-no credit basis for one elective course during
any succeeding semester for a maximum of three courses.
Students so registered shall be expected to complete all course
requirements. The grade of P will be recorded for successful
completion of each course with semester hours of credit
applied toward a degree. A grade of NC - No Credit will be
used to indicate unsuccessful completion of the course and
will appear on the permanent record. In neither case will the
grade point average be affected.
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President's List and Honors
The President's Honors List is official recognition
by the faculty of outstanding academic achievement.
A student who has completed a minimum of 12 credits,
with no grade lower than C in a given semester, and
has achieved a semester grade point average of 3.50
or better qualifies for this honor. The President's
Honors List is compiled each semester. Part-time students
are eligible for this honor at the completion of 16,
32, 48 and 64 credit hours respectively, having a cumulative
grade point average of 3.50 or better.
A candidate whose final cumulative grade-point average is 3.50
or better will be graduated with honors:
Cum Laude (3.50-3.79)
Magna Cum Laude (3.80-3.89)
Summa Cum Laude (3.90-4.00)
Enrollment on a full-time or part-time basis does not have
to be maintained during consecutive semesters to qualify.
If a student stops attending for one semester or more, the cumulative average will be the determinant.
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In deciding on a credit-hour load, the student must consider
the pressures of part-time jobs and other limiting factors. One
method is to estimate that each credit hour carried will require
two hours of out-of-class preparation.
- A full-time student is one who is in good academic standing
and who carries 12 or more hours of credit. The full-time
student will normally carry 15 to 18 credit hours in order to
graduate after four semesters. Full-time students must be
enrolled as degree candidates.
- A probationary student is one who has a grade-point
deficiency or other academic deficiency and will normally
carry no more than 12 hours of credit in a semester.
- A part-time student is one who carries 11 or fewer semester
hours of credit in a semester.
- A non-degree student is one who has not been admitted to a
degree program.
- A sophomore student is a regular student who has earned a
minimum of 30 semester hours. All other degree candidates
are considered freshmen.
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Withdrawal
A student who wishes to withdraw during a semester must
do so on the form provided by the Registration and Records
Office. Failure to do so may result in a grade of F.
The student is still financially responsible to the
college for all tuition and fees, subject to the applicable
refund percentage. (See also Refunds
and Changes in Schedule.)
Failing to attend class will not relieve you of your
financial responsibility, even if you have not paid
your bill.
Students receiving financial aid or VA educational
benefits must, under the law, notify the Office of Registrations
and Records and the Financial Aid Office of their withdrawal
from the college or of changing from full-time to part-time
status. Failure to do so may result in reimbursing the
government agency.
If physically unable to withdraw in person, notify
the Office of Registration and Records immediately by
telephone. You will not be officially withdrawn until
a follow-up written request is received.
A student may withdraw without academic penalty at
any time up to mid-semester. It will be the instructor's
responsibility to assign the appropriate mark of W or
F to the student who withdraws after mid-semester.
Acceptance Of Credits
Acceptance of Credits from
an Accredited Institution
Credits granted for work completed at other accredited
institutions may be applied to a degree student's record
at Ocean County College if requested. It is the responsibility
of the student if requested to provide the Registration
and Records Office with a catalog of the institution
from which the credits are expected to be transferred.
Advanced Standing
Students who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in
certain subjects while in high school (e.g., English or foreign
language) and who meet specific college departmental criteria,
may be considered for advanced placement and/or credit.
Advanced placement/credit will be considered on the basis
of grades attained in the College Entrance Examination Board Advanced Placement Program examinations.
Challenge Examination
With instructor approval, challenge examinations may be
offered to qualified students who apply. This policy may be
implemented only for those courses in which objectives can be measured by examination. An examination may not be
requested earlier than the end of the third week from the
beginning of classes, nor later than three weeks prior to the
end of classes. Grading will be on a Pass/Fail basis only. Students
who successfully complete the challenge examination will be
awarded a Pass grade and credit for the course at the end of the
semester.
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
In accordance with established departmental criteria, credit
may
be granted for the General Examination or the Subject
Examinations of the College Level Examination Program
(CLEP). Questions concerning the examinations accepted at
this college and minimum scores required are available in the
Admissions and Advising offices.
Credit By Examination
Credit from non-accredited institutions and/or credit
for work and other experiences may be granted on the
basis of credit by examination in accordance with established
departmental criteria. The Vice President of Academic
Affairs will approve the granting of such credit upon
recommendation of the appropriate department administrator
in accordance with College policy. This policy applies
only to fully matriculated students who have not transferred
in the maximum credits acceptable. A fee shall be assessed
for each examination. Alternatively, students may earn
credits through Thomas Edison College's Examination
Program and transfer these to Ocean County College according
to College
Policy 5128. A grade of
Pass/No Credit will be issued for Credit By Examination.
Portfolio Assessment
Students may earn credit through portfolio assessment
for experiential learning. The assessments may be done
by Thomas Edison College's state-wide Testing and Assessment
Centers, and a maximum of 18 semester hours may be transferred
into Ocean County College in accordance with College
Policy 5128.
Assessment
College Placement Test
The college tests incoming freshmen in reading, writing and
mathematics skills. The results of these tests have no effect
on admission to Ocean County College. Their purpose is
to help the college place students in courses appropriate to
their academic backgrounds and needs. Students who score
500 or higher in math, verbal and/or critical reading on the SAT will be exempt from the corresponding segment of the
College Placement Test. A student may challenge (retake) the
Placement Test once but must do so before he/she begins the
developmental course. Placement Tests are valid for three
years.
After students have been accepted by the college, they must
call the Testing Center at (732) 255-0420 or 0401 and schedule to
take the College Placement Test. The test should be taken as
soon as possible, since a delay in testing could result in a delay
in the scheduling of courses. Also, early testing will enable
students to complete any developmental courses during the
summer session.
College Level Math Test
Students who wish to register in the Mathematics course
sequence MATH 191 or higher and who have not met the
course prerequisites must take the College Level Math
Test. This placement test assesses current mathematical
ability in areas such as algebra, trigonometry, and functions.
For additional details on this test, visit the Mathematics
Department page on the OCC website, or stop by the
Mathematics Department Office (Russell Building, room 113).
Developmental Policy
College policy states that full-time students must take the
Placement Test before registering for their first semester. Part time
students must take this test before attempting their 12th
credit and before registering for an English or math course.
Also, prior to taking the Placement Test, a part-time student
may not enroll in more than three courses in a semester.
A student needing developmental reading or writing
must enroll in the course(s) immediately. A student
needing developmental mathematics must enroll in the
course before completing 24 credits. The passing grade
for a developmental course is "C". New full-time
students needing ENGL 091 are limited to a maximum of
13 credits. The required courses are:
- ENGL 091 (4cr.)
- EXPE 105: Personal & Career Developmental (3
cr.) or
- ACAD 155: Student Success (cr.)
- Developmental Math (if needed)
- Courses identified on a limited load course list
(if needed for the 12-13 credit maximum)
Part-time students who need ENG 091 and who wish to
take additional courses will be restricted to a limited
load and must select from the limited load course list.
Students enrolled in developmental courses may need to
attend Ocean County College for one or more additional
semesters in order to satisfy specific program degree
requirements. The college will not award a diploma to
any student who has not demonstrated competency in the
developmental skills.
Developmental Courses
The developmental courses offered by the college are:
ENGL 091 Developmental Reading and Writing I
ENGL 095 Developmental Reading and Writing II
MATH 011 Introduction to Algebra I
MATH 012 Introduction to Algebra II
The minimum passing grade for a developmental course is C.
Developmental courses cannot be used to satisfy degree
requirements but are prerequisites to advanced courses.
Remedial Probation, Restriction and Suspension
- Remedial Probation
Students failing to attain a minimum grade of "C"
in the mathematics developmental courses will be placed
on remedial probation.
- FULL-TIME students are limited to 12 semester hours
and must re-enroll immediately in the developmental
course.
- PART-TIME students must include the developmental
course as part of their course load in the next semester
in which they enroll.
- Remedial Restriction
Students failing to attain a minimum grade of "C"
in English developmental courses will be placed on
remedial restriction. (Remedial restriction takes
priority over Remedial Probation).
- Full-time students are reduced to a maximum credit
load of six semester hours and must re-enroll in the
needed developmental course(s). Non-developmental courses must be selected from the limited load course list.
- Part-time students are limited to a maximum credit load of six semester hours.
- Remedial Suspension
Students failing to attain a minimum of C on their
second attempt of a developmental course will be
placed on remedial suspension for one year and only
readmitted if they can demonstrate, to the Academic
Standards Committee, that they now possess the
minimum exit skills normally required for a grade of C
in the twice-failed developmental course(s).
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Nursing Admissions Requirements
Associate in Applied Science
Ocean County College's nursing program is a planned,
two year curriculum of classroom study and clinical
experience that prepares graduates for employment in
the hospital and various health care settings. Successful
completion of the program leads to the Associate in
Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree and eligibility to take
the licensure examination for Registered Nurses in New
Jersey.
Accreditation
The OCC nursing program has full accreditation from the
National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC),
61 Broadway, 33rd Floor, New York, N.Y. 10006, 1-800-669-1656, ext.
153, and by the New Jersey Board of Nursing.
Admission to the Nursing Program
For acceptance into the Nursing Program a candidate must meet:
- Possess a high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
- Have completed high school algebra, biology and chemistry with a minimum grade of C or college equivalent
and
- Complete the general education requirements with a minimum grade of C and a cumulative college G.P.A. of 2.7 or better.
All previous colleges are considered.
OR
- An applicant can be accepted into the Nursing Program without previous completion of the general education requirements if the applicant has either:
- a minimal SAT I score of 1100 or ACE score of 24
- a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college
or university
- Academic Skills (TEAS) composite percentage score
of 40% or greater
and
- Successful completion of a criminal background check.
Traditional Day Or Evening Nursing Program
The traditional Nursing Program currently features a
combination of classroom study and clinical experiences that can
be completed in two years. Students may apply for admission to the Fall or Spring class schedule. In the Fall, lectures are during
the day and in the Spring, lectures are in the evening. Clinical
assignments for Fall and Spring classes are based upon providing
maximal clinical experiences for the students to attain clinical
objectives. Students must be willing to travel during the day or
evening to a number of clinical facilities in Ocean, Monmouth
and Burlington counties.
One Day Per Week Nursing Program
This unique Nursing Program allows individuals to complete
the program by attending clinical/colloquium with the faculty
member one day per week. The didactics are provided through
web-assisted instruction. Preference is given to applicants who
are currently employed in health care.
Career Mobility Nursing Program
Career mobility is an option for the qualified licensed practical
nurse (LPN) who meet established criteria. Individuals will be
assessed for eligibility.
Nursing General Education
Requirements
Minimum grade of C in the following courses:
- English Requirements (ENGL 151 & 152)
- General Psychology (PSYC 152)
- Mathematics Requirement: (MATH 151 or higher, MATH 156
or MATH 165 recommended)
- Health and Human Performance requirement
(HEHP 225 or HEHP 110)
- One three credit Humanities elective
- Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 & 2 (BIOL 130 & 131)
- Microbiology (BIOL 232)
Additional Requirements:
- Completion of a health record to include:
- Laboratory tests
- Rubella screening titer with appropriate follow-up;
vaccine may be indicated.
- A Mantoux test with the results every 12 months;
a chest x-ray may be necessary if the Mantoux test is
positive, with appropriate follow-up/treatment.
- Varicella screening titer with appropriate follow-up.
- Hepatitis B vaccinations and follow-up blood work
indicating immunity.
The student will not be admitted to class, clinical or lab
until the health record is complete and on file in the
College Nurse’s office. These health requirements may
change as a direct result of health care delivery system
mandates. The cost of these health requirements is borne
by the student.
It is the student’s responsibility to see that these records
are complete and are in the College Nurse’s office before
the beginning of the semester. New students’ records
must be in the College Nurse’s office by August 15 or
January 15 for the first Nursing semester.
- CPR certification from the American Red Cross
(Professional Rescuer) or the American Heart Association
(Health Care Provider).
- Purchase of required uniforms, name pins and
equipment in sufficient time to be properly attired when entering the clinical experience.
- Students must provide independent transportation to
and from the college and clinical experience. Agencies
in Ocean, Monmouth and Burlington counties are
utilized.
- Maintain a grade of “C” in all required courses.
- A cumulative grade of 75% is necessary to pass each
NURS course as determined by individual course
requirements AND satisfactory clinical performance.
- Students may not continue, re-enter or be readmitted to
the program following failure on the second attempt of a
required NURS course.
- Ocean County College reserves the right to assess the
nursing student for fitness for class/lab or clinical.
- Students must complete clinical facility orientations,
confidentiality forms, and computer orientations every
semester as required for clinical placement.
- The completion of an Affidavit of NO Change in relation
to the criminal background check must be submitted
every semester.
- The New Jersey Board of Nursing requires a criminal
background check from graduates who are applying for
a RN licensure. The candidate for admission to the OCC
Nursing Program may consider the following questions prior to applying for admission to the program:
- Have you ever been an abuser or habitual user of a
chemical substance?
- Have you ever stolen or distributed any chemical
substance?
- Have you ever been treated for alcoholism?
- Have you been indicted or convicted of any crime
within the last ten years?
If you can answer “yes” to any of the questions, it is strongly
recommended that you contact the Board of Nursing prior to
entering the nursing program.
OCC reserves the right to endorse a candidate for licensure.
The privilege is awarded at the completion of the nursing
program. When the candidate is recommended and the
application has been approved, the student will be notified
of eligibility to sit for the licensing examination by the New
Jersey Board of Nursing.
Associate In Applied Science
First Semester
3 s.h. English I (ENGL 151)
4 s.h. Human Anatomy & Physiology I (BIOL 130)
3 s.h. General Psychology (PSYC 172)
9 s.h. Nursing I (NURS 175)
19 s.h.
Second Semester
3 s.h. English II (ENGL 152)
4 s.h. Human Anatomy & Physiology II (BIOL 131)
9 s.h. Nursing II (NURS 176)
3 s.h. Nutrition (NURS 174)
19 s.h.
Third Semester
3 s.h. Mathematics Elective (MATH 151 or higher)
4 s.h. Microbiology (BIOL 232)
2-3 s.h. Applied Modern Health (HEHP 110) or
Contemporary Health (HEHP 225)
9 s.h. Nursing III (NURS 273)
18 -19 s.h.
Fourth Semester
3 s.h. Humanities Elective
10 s.h. Nursing IV (NURS 275)
2 s.h. Contemporary Nursing (NURS 274)
15 s.h.
Total Credits 71-72
One Day Per Week Nursing Program
This unique program allows committed, motivated individuals
who are currently employed in the health care field to complete
our A.A.S. Degree in Nursing program by attending class/clinical only one day per week supplemented by web-assisted
instruction. The program is designed so that all classroom,
laboratory and clinical face-to-face learning experiences are delivered in a single day of the week and within an existing
hospital, allowing the students to keep their employment in
healthcare. Online components to the didactic (classroom) portions of the entire nursing curriculum allow significant
portions of the courses to be taught in a web-assisted manner,
giving students major improvements in access and learning.
The student must allow extra time during the day, evening or
Saturday mornings to practice their nursing skills at the nursing
laboratory at OCC or at the host hospital nursing laboratory. The
student must also allow time for clinical preparation prior to the
One Day clinical experience.
Admission to the One Day
per Week Nursing Program
Applicants must meet all of the requirements for admission to
the nursing program. In addition, the applicant must submit 3 typed essays with the application addressing the following issues:
- Why the applicant would like to be admitted to the
One Day per Week Nursing Program.
- A detailed description of the applicant’s computer literacy.
- A detailed description of the applicant’s experience in a
health care workplace.
Applicants who have met all requirements will have their
applications forwarded for consideration for admission via a
Nursing Admissions Committee. The decision of the Nursing
Admissions Committee is final. Priority is given to in-county
residents. Students are admitted to the program option in the
spring semester.
Students accepted without completing their nursing general
education requirements must take those required courses
concurrent with the other nursing courses. These additional classes
would require an additional time commitment beyond the day
required for the One day per Week Nursing Program.
Career Mobility Option
Career mobility is an alternate track for nursing students
who are qualified licensed practical nurses (LPN). The full
general education component of the nursing program, as well
as nutrition and microbiology, must be completed prior to
beginning studies in the career mobility track.
Criteria For Admission
1. Admission requirements for the college must be met.
2. Admission requirements to the Nursing Program
must be met.
3. LPN students must be graduates of State Board of Nursing
approved practical nursing programs. A current and valid
license to practice nursing and current LPN practice are
required.
4. Successful completion of the ACE 1 Exam at 75% or higher
as administered at OCC. This exam may be taken only
once.
5. Completion of all prerequisite and corequisite courses
is required.
Disability Assistance
Disability Services of the Center
for Academic Services
Project Academic Skills Support (PASS) Learning Disability Program
Specialized Programs
English-as-a-Second-Language Program
High School Students
Participation in the following programs is arranged
through the high school guidance department, and students
must be recommended by a high school guidance counselor.
Reduced tuition is available for some high school students
who are admitted. For more detailed guidelines, contact
your high school guidance office or call the Office
of Registration and Records at (732)255-0304.
Early Admission Program
Under the Early Admissions Program policy, high school
students who have completed their junior year, whose class
rank is at least at the 90th percentile and who meet certain
other admissions criteria may, with the concurrence of their
high school administration, matriculate as full-time degree
students at Ocean County College. Applicants for the Early
Admissions Program are also eligible to apply for admission to
the Honors Program.
Jump Start Program
With the concurrence of their high school administration,
junior or senior high school students may enroll as
part-time, non-degree students at Ocean County College
in the "Jump Start" Program. Jump Start students
attend Ocean County College part-time while attending
high school.
Honors Program
New Jersey Coastal Communiversity
Rutgers Dual Degree Program
New Jersey Stars Program -
NJ STARS I
NJ STARS II
NJ Stars II is a continuation of NJ Stars that enables successful
NJ STARS students to earn a bachelor’s degree at a New Jersey four-year public institution of higher education.
Students must:
- Earn an associate’s degree from a New Jersey community
college
- Graduate with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of
at least 3.0
- Be admitted to a New Jersey four-year public institution of
higher education
- Be enrolled in a full time course of study (up to 18 credits
per semester) in a baccalaureate degree program during
the academic year immediately following graduation from
community college
- Students may receive a NJ STARS II scholarship for
up to four (4) semesters, excluding summer
sessions and must apply for all forms of State and
Federal need-based grants and merit scholarships by
completing the Free Application for Federal Student
Aid (FAFSA) within the established deadlines and complete
any required verification procedures.
For additional program information and requirements, please
visit www.ocean.edu/stars.htm or www.njstars.net. Call 732-255-0525 or
email njstars@ocean.edu
Other Joint Admissions and Transfer
Opportunities
Silver Edge Registrants
Tech Prep
International Students
International Travel
Students, college faculty and staff, and members of the college
community have opportunities to travel to international
destinations through The Academy for Lifelong Learning.
These short term programs are usually offered during semester
breaks. Recent short term studies abroad have included
Theatre in London (England) and The World of the Maya
(Central America/Mexico). Some of our travel abroad programs
can earn students up to three credits. However, the college
can also assist students in locating longer overseas semester
programs offered by other institutions.
For information on international travel opportunities offered
by Ocean County College, please call The Academy for Lifelong
Learning at (732) 255-0469.
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