Change of Major Advising | Center for Student Success

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The College of New Jersey utilizes an internal change of major application process for current students wishing to apply for a new major. Each department has thoughtfully created their process and requirements for students to apply for their respective major(s). To help students better understand each major’s application process, this page has been created to include major-specific advising. Official major requirements, including entrance requirements, can be found in the Bulletin. The Change of Major policy outlines the framework for the process of applying for a new or second major at The College of New Jersey.

To help you understand TCNJ’s change of major application process, we’ve included the below definitions:

Pre-Major vs. Major: Some majors accept students as “pre-major” status if they have not yet completed the required foundation coursework for their desired major. Students in the “pre-major” are assigned an advisor in their new major but must utilize the “What-If Report” in PAWS to view their academic requirements. Upon the conclusion of the fall and spring semesters, all “pre-major” students are reviewed to determine if their status should be changed to full major status, if they should be dismissed from the pre-major, or if they should remain in the pre-major.

Entrance Requirements: As part of the major application process, departments may require up to TWO entrance requirements. Entrance requirements may include any of the following: a performance standard in specific foundational coursework, evaluation, application essay, interview, portfolio review, resume, etc. Please note that, in some cases, there may be additional requirements mandated by the state or by a programmatic accreditor. For example, students who seek to enter education programs must meet all state requirements.

Foundational Coursework: Foundational coursework refers to any required courses that must be completed to be accepted into a major.

School of the Arts and Communication

Art Education, BA

Department: Art and Art Education

Capacity Information: Open to all who meet criteria
Entrance Requirements: Due to New Jersey Department of Education regulations for teacher certification, this program may maintain change of major requirements beyond the minimums set forth by The College of New Jersey. Applicants for internal transfer to this major are advised to contact the department for requirements in addition to the following internal program requirements:

- Grade of C or higher in one of the foundation courses:
  - AAV 102: Visual Thinking
  - AAV 111: Drawing
  - AAV 112: 2D Design and Color Theory
  - AAV 113: 3D
  - AAV 140: 4D
- Successful portfolio review (optional)
Can students apply as pre-majors? No. Students must have earned a C or higher in required foundation coursework prior to applying.
Change of Major Due Date: No formal due date but preferably before the registration window
When are change of major applications reviewed and students notified? After a portfolio review, typically 1 – 2 weeks after inquiry
Related Student Clubs/Organizations: RAM (Rebel Art Movement) and Kappa Pi
Program Highlights & Opportunities: k-12 art teachers, additionally, Many students go to grad school, found jobs in art related fields, like art organizations. There is also a minor in Art Administration. Students can also go to grad schools to become an art therapist.
Major Requirements That Satisfy College Core Requirements:
- AAH courses, AAV 111 (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Literary, Visual, or Performing Arts)
- AAH – Only if a student takes three Art History courses (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Historical Perspectives)
- AAH 210, 211, 212 (Social Justice: Global Perspectives)
- AAE curriculum: Due to many AAE courses critically discuss how the social constructs of race and ethnicity lead to inequitable impacts on individuals, communities, or societies. Social Justice: Race and Ethnicity is exempted)
Language Required: N
Math Placement Required: N
Contact Info: Deborah Hutton (Department Chair)
For additional information on the change of major process, please visit: Portfolio Requirements
Advising Information: Art Education, BA

Visual Arts, BFA (Specializations in Fine Art or Photo/Video)

Department: Art and Art Education

Capacity Information: Open to all meet criteria
Can students apply as pre-majors? No
Change of Major Due Date: Rolling
When are change of major applications reviewed and students notified? Typically 1 – 2 weeks after inquiry
Related Student Clubs/Organizations: RAM (Rebel Art Movement) and Kappa Pi
Program Highlights & Opportunities: Many students go to grad school, found jobs in art related fields, like art organizations. There is also a minor in Art Administration. Students can also go to grad schools to become an art therapist.
Major Requirements That Satisfy College Core Requirements:
- AAH courses, AAV 111 (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Literary, Visual, or Performing Arts)
- AAH – Only if a student takes four Art History courses (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Historical Perspectives)
- AAH 210, 211, 212 (Social Justice: Global Perspectives)
Language Required: N
Math Placement Required: N
Contact Info: Deborah Hutton (Department Chair), Marchelo Vera (Coordinator)
Advising Information: Visual Arts, BFA

Communication Studies, BA

Department: Communication, Journalism & Film

Capacity Information: Open to all who meet criteria
Entrance Requirements: Applicants for internal transfer to this major must meet the following requirements
- Grade of C or higher in one of the following courses
  - COM 103: Introduction to Communication Theory
  - COM 117: Introduction to Film Studies
  - COM 172: Introduction to Media Communication
  - COM 242: Interpersonal Communication
  - COM 265: Emerging Communication Technologies
  - COM 292: Health Communication
- Completed Department Application
Can students apply as pre-majors? Yes
Change of Major Due Date: Rolling
When are change of major applications reviewed and students notified? Rolling
Related Student Clubs/Organizations: The Signal, Lambda Phi Eta (Official National Honor Society of the National Communication Association), Student Advisory Board, Student Film Union, WTSR (Radio Station), Her Campus (Global community for college women)
Program Highlights & Opportunities: Five different specializations to choose from – Digital Filmmaking and Television, Emerging Communication Technologies, Health Communication, Interpersonal Communication, and Social Media & Mass Media. Most COM Studies students complete an internship connected with their specialization.
Major Requirements That Satisfy College Core Requirements:
- Each specialized track has different requirements a COM course may count towards a College Core requirement
Language Required: Y
Math Placement Required: N
Contact Info: Liya@tcnj.edu (Department Chair) and Suzanne Brodbeck (Program Assistant)
For additional information on the change of major process, please visit: Communication Studies Forms and Applications
Advising Information: Communication Studies Forms and Applications

Journalism and Professional Writing, BA

Department: Communication, Journalism & Film

Capacity Information: Open to all who meet criteria
Entrance Requirements: Students in good academic standing. If JPW does not have capacity for all applicants, the applications will be considered competitively
Can students apply as pre-majors? Yes
Change of Major Due Date: Rolling
When are change of major applications reviewed and students notified? Rolling
Related Student Clubs/Organizations: The Signal, WTSR (Radio Station), Her Campus (Global Community for College Women)
Program Highlights & Opportunities: All JPW students complete an internship.
Major Requirements That Satisfy College Core Requirements:
- Upper level JPW courses count towards Mid-level Writing Intensive requirement
Language Required: Y
Math Placement Required: N
Contact Info: Kathleen Webber (Coordinator) and Suzanne Brodbeck (Program Assistant)
For additional information on the change of major process, please visit: JPW Forms | Communication, Journalism, and Film
Advising Information: Journalism and Professional Writing, BA

Interactive Multimedia, BA

Department: Design and Creative Technology

Capacity Information: Competitive
Entrance Requirements: Applicants for internal transfer to the major must meet the following requirements:
- Grade of B or higher in one of the following courses
  - IMM 110: Introduction to Digital Media
  - IMM 120: Introduction to Interactive Computing
  - IMM 130: Design Fundamentals for the Web
  - IMM 180: Patterns of Innovation
- Interview with Design and Creative Technology Department Chair or designee
Can students apply as pre-majors? Yes. Encouraged to add the pre-major and take 1 IMM 100 level course in that upcoming semester.
Change of Major Due Date: Rolling
When are change of major applications reviewed and students notified? After January or June interviews
Related Student Clubs/Organizations: The Association for Computing Machinery’s Special Interest Group on Computer GRAPHics and Interactive Techniques (ACM SIGGRAPH), The Association for Music Production and Discussion (AMPD), Lions Gaming, TCNJ Girls Who Code College Loop, TCNJ Game Design
Program Highlights & Opportunities: Internships, Independent Studies, Learning Assistants are all encouraged. Senior capstone to create portfolios/senior projects. Mini courses are offered in many semesters with alumni from the department. Study abroad is highly encouraged. Field trips and events with alumni and weekly DCTeas with department, students, faculty and staff.
Major Requirements That Satisfy College Core Requirements:
- IMM 120: Introduction to Interactive Computing (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Quantitative Reasoning)
Language Required: Y
Math Placement Required: N
Contact Info: Chris Ault (Department Chair), Rachel Lichtenberg (Program Assistant)
For additional information on the change of major process, please visit: Forms and Documentation | Design and Creative Technology
Advising Information: Program Requirements for IMM | Design and Creative Technology

Visual Arts, BFA (Specializations in Graphic Design)

Department: Design and Creative Technology

Capacity Information: Open to all meet criteria
Entrance Requirements:
- Portfolio review
Can students apply as pre-majors? No
Change of Major Due Date: Rolling
When are change of major applications reviewed and students notified? After successful portfolio review. Could take multiple weeks.
Related Student Clubs/Organizations: The Association for Computing Machinery’s Special Interest Group on Computer GRAPHics and Interactive Techniques (ACM SIGGRAPH), The Association for Music Production and Discussion (AMPD), Lions Gaming, TCNJ Girls Who Code College Loop, TCNJ Game Design
Program Highlights & Opportunities: Internships, Independent Studies, Learning Assistants are all encouraged. Senior capstone to create portfolios/senior projects. Mini courses are offered in many semesters with alumni from the department. Study abroad is highly encouraged. Field trips and events with alumni and weekly DCTeas with department, students, faculty and staff.
Major Requirements That Satisfy College Core Requirements:
- AAH courses, AAV 111 (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Literary, Visual, or Performing Arts)
- AAH – Only if a student takes four Art History courses (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Historical Perspectives)
- AAH 210, 211, 212 (Social Justice: Global Perspectives)
Language Required: N
Math Placement Required: N
Contact Info: Chris Ault (Department Chair), Rachel Lichtenberg (Program Assistant)
For additional information on the change of major process, please visit: Forms and Documentation | Design and Creative Technology
Advising Information: Graphic Design

Music, BA

Department: Music

Capacity Information: Open to all who meet criteria
Entrance Requirements: Applicants for internal transfer must meet the following requirement: Satisfactory completion of an audition process, including a performance audition, aural skills exam, and degree program interview
Can students apply as pre-majors? No
Change of Major Due Date: Rolling
When are change of major applications reviewed and students notified? After the completion of a department music audition (typically completed at the end of the semester)
Related Student Clubs/Organizations: American Choral Directors Association (ACFA), Association for Music Production and Discussion (AMP’d), National Association for Music Education (NAfME), Phi Kappa Lambda (honor society for music), Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia (Men’s Music Fraternity), Sigma Alpha lota International Music Fraternity (Women’s Music Fraternity), TCNJ Pep Band, TCNJ Taiko (Japanese Drumming), International i-Tunes A Cappella, TCNJ Treblemakers (All Female A Cappella), TCNJ Trentones (Competitive A Capella Group)
Program Highlights & Opportunities: Numerous public performances and recitals each semester. Capstone experience
Major Requirements That Satisfy College Core Requirements:
- MUS 246: Music in Global Perspective (Social Justice: Global Perspectives & Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Behavioral, Social, or Cultural Perspectives)
- MUS 452: Music from 1945 to the Present (Mid-level Writing Intensive)
- MUS 494: Bachelor of Arts in Music Capstone (Mid-level Writing Intensive)
Language Required: Y
Math Placement Required: N
Contact Info: Colleen Sears (Co-Department Chair) Eric Laprade (Co-Department Chair), Wayne Heisler (Coordinator of the BA in music) and Tanisha Wells (Program Coordinator)
For additional information on the change of major process, please visit: Music Student Resource Guide | Department of Music
Advising Information: Music, BA | Department of Music & Course Sequence Guides | Department of Music

Music Education, BM

Department: Music

Capacity Information: Open to all who meet criteria
Entrance Requirements: Applicants for internal transfer must meet the following requirement: Satisfactory completion of an audition process, including a performance audition, aural skills exam, and degree program interview
Can students apply as pre-majors? No
Change of Major Due Date: Rolling
When are change of major applications reviewed and students notified? After the completion of a department music audition/interview (typically completed at the end of the semester)
Related Student Clubs/Organizations: National Association for Music Education (NAfME), Phi Kappa Lambda (honor society for music), Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia (Men’s Music Fraternity), Sigma Alpha lota International Music Fraternity (Women’s Music Fraternity), TCNJ Pep Band, TCNJ Taiko (Japanese Drumming), International i-Tunes A Cappella, TCNJ Treblemakers (All Female A Cappella), TCNJ Trentones (Competitive A Capella Group), TCNJ Musical Theatre (TMT)
Program Highlights & Opportunities: Numerous public performances and recitals, field placements, student teaching abroad
Major Requirements That Satisfy College Core Requirements:
- MUS 246: Music in Global Perspective (Social Justice: Global Perspectives & Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Behavioral, Social, or Cultural Perspectives)
Language Required: N
Math Placement Required: N
Contact Info: Colleen Sears (Co-Department Chair) and Eric Laprade (Co-Department Chair)
For additional information on the change of major process, please visit: Music Student Resource Guide | Department of Music
Advising Information: Course Sequence Guides | Department of Music & Music Education, BM | Department of Music

Music Performance, BM

Department: Music

Capacity Information: Open to all who meet criteria
Entrance Requirements: Applicants for internal transfer must meet the following requirement:
- Satisfactory completion of an audition process, including performance audition, aural skills exam and degree program interview
Can students apply as pre-majors? No
Change of Major Due Date: Rolling
When are change of major applications reviewed and students notified? As soon as possible after audition/interview
Related Student Clubs/Organizations: American Choral Directors Association (ACFA), Association for Music Production and Discussion (AMP’d), National Association for Music Education (NAfME), Phi Kappa Lambda (honor society for music), Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia (Men’s Music Fraternity), Sigma Alpha lota International Music Fraternity (Women’s Music Fraternity), TCNJ Pep Band, TCNJ Taiko (Japanese Drumming), International i-Tunes A Cappella, TCNJ Treblemakers (All Female A Cappella), TCNJ Trentones (Competitive A Capella Group)
Program Highlights & Opportunities: Numerous public performances and recitals each semester. Capstone experience
Major Requirements That Satisfy College Core Requirements: Please see website
Language Required: Y – Vocal only
Math Placement Required: N
Contact Info: Colleen Sears (Co-Department Chair) Eric Laprade (Co-Department Chair), Tomoko Kanamaru (Coordinator of Music Performance) and Tanisha Wells (Program Coordinator)
For additional information on the change of major process, please visit: Music Student Resource Guide | Department of Music
Advising Information: Course Sequence Guides | Department of Music & Music Performance, BM | Department of Music

School of Business

Accounting, BS

Department: Accounting and Information Systems

Capacity Information: Competitive. Most but not all applicants will be accommodated.
Entrance Requirements:
- ACC 201: Financial Accounting & Reporting (minimum grade of B-)
- Essay
Can students apply as pre-majors? Yes
Change of Major Due Date: College-wide deadline
When are change of major applications reviewed and students notified? Approximately three weeks after deadline
Related Student Clubs/Organizations: Beta Alpha Psi, Institute of Management Accountants Student Chapter (IMASC), National Association of Black Accountants (NABA), Women in Business
Program Highlights & Opportunities: ACC 399 Internship Program
Major Requirements That Satisfy College Core Requirements:
- ECO 101: Principles of Microeconomics (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Behavioral, Social, or Cultural Perspectives)
- ECO 102: Principles of Macroeconomics (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Behavioral, Social, or Cultural Perspectives)
- MAT 125: Calculus for Business & Social Sciences OR MAT 127: Calculus A (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Quantitative Reasoning)
- STA 115: Statistics OR STA 215: Statistical Inference OR ECO 105: Statistics I (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Quantitative Reasoning)
Language Required: N
Math Placement Required: Y
Contact Info: Dr. Sunita Ahlawat (Department Chair)
For additional information on the change of major process, please visit: Change of Major/Second Major Guidelines | School of Business
Advising Information:
- Advising Resources | School of Business
- Course Check Sheets & Suggested Four-Year Sequence of Study | The School of Business
- Accounting 201 should be completed no later than Fall or Winter of Sophomore Year.
- ACC 211 should be completed by Spring of Sophomore Year.
- Accounting is the most sequential major in the School of Business – some courses are only offered in Fall or Spring. Course withdrawals or unsuccessful course attempts will set students back

Economics, BA

Department: Economics

Capacity Information: Open to all who meet criteria
Entrance Requirements:
- ECO 101: Principles of Microeconomics (Minimum grade of C)
- ECO 102: Principles of Macroeconomics (Minimum grade of C)
Can students apply as pre-majors? Yes
Change of Major Due Date: College-wide deadline
When are change of major applications reviewed and students notified? Approximately three weeks after deadline
Related Student Clubs/Organizations: Economics Club, Women in Business
Program Highlights & Opportunities:
- ECO 495: Thesis requirement
- Does not require the Business Core and requires foreign language until 103 level
- Offers a large amount of flexibility with free electives
Major Requirements That Satisfy College Core Requirements:
- ECO 101: Principles of Microeconomics (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Behavioral, Social, or Cultural Perspectives)
- ECO 102: Principles of Macroeconomics (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Behavioral, Social, or Cultural Perspectives)
- MAT 125: Calculus for Business & Social Sciences OR MAT 127: Calculus A (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Quantitative Reasoning)
- STA 115: Statistics OR STA 215: Statistical Inference OR ECO 105: Statistics I (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Quantitative Reasoning)
- ECO 340: International Economics or INB 330/FIN 335: Capital Flows & Currency Crisis (Social Justice: Global Perspectives)
- ECO 210: History of Economic Thought (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Belief Systems)
Language Required: Y
Math Placement Required: Y
Contact Info: Bozena Leven (Department Chair)
For additional information on the change of major process, please visit: Change of Major/Second Major Guidelines | School of Business
Advising Information:
- Advising Resources | School of Business
- Course Check Sheets & Suggested Four-Year Sequence of Study | The School of Business

Economics, Secondary Education, BA

Department: Economics

Capacity Information: Open to all who meet criteria
Entrance Requirements:
- ECO 101: Principles of Microeconomics (Minimum grade of C)
- ECO 102: Principles of Macroeconomics (Minimum grade of C)
Can students apply as pre-majors? Yes
Change of Major Due Date: College-wide deadline
When are change of major applications reviewed and students notified? Approximately three weeks after deadline
Related Student Clubs/Organizations: Economics Club
Program Highlights & Opportunities:
- ECO 495: Thesis requirement
Major Requirements That Satisfy College Core Requirements:
- ECO 101: Principles of Microeconomics (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Behavioral, Social, or Cultural Perspectives)
- ECO 102: Principles of Macroeconomics (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Behavioral, Social, or Cultural Perspectives)
- MAT 125: Calculus for Business & Social Sciences OR MAT 127: Calculus A (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Quantitative Reasoning)
- STA 115: Statistics OR STA 215: Statistical Inference OR ECO 105: Statistics I (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Quantitative Reasoning)
- ECO 340: International Economics or INB 330/FIN 335: Capital Flows & Currency Crisis (Social Justice: Global Perspectives)
- EFN 299: Schools, Communities and Culture (Social Justice: Race and Ethnicity)
- ECO 210: History of Economic Thought (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Belief Systems)
- ECO 115: American Economic History (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Historical Perspectives)
Contact Info: Bozena Leven (Department Chair)
Language Required: Y
Math Placement Required: Y
For additional information on the change of major process, please visit: Change of Major/Second Major Guidelines | School of Business
Advising Information:
- This major is very specific. See Advisor for plan
- Advising Resources | School of Business
- Course Check Sheets & Suggested Four-Year Sequence of Study | The School of Business

Economics, BS

Department: Economics

Capacity Information: Open to all who meet criteria
Entrance Requirements:
- ECO 101: Principles of Microeconomics (Minimum grade of C)
- ECO 102: Principles of Macroeconomics (Minimum grade of C)
Can students apply as pre-majors? Yes
Change of Major Due Date: College-wide deadline
When are change of major applications reviewed and students notified? Approximately three weeks after deadline
Related Student Clubs/Organizations: Economics Club, Women in Business
Program Highlights & Opportunities:ECO 495: Thesis requirement
Major Requirements That Satisfy College Core Requirements:
- ECO 101: Principles of Microeconomics (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Behavioral, Social, or Cultural Perspectives)
- ECO 102: Principles of Macroeconomics (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Behavioral, Social, or Cultural Perspectives)
- MAT 125: Calculus for Business & Social Sciences OR MAT 127: Calculus A (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Quantitative Reasoning)
- STA 115: Statistics OR STA 215: Statistical Inference OR ECO 105: Statistics I (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Quantitative Reasoning)
- ECO 340: International Economics or INB 330/FIN 335: Capital Flows & Currency Crisis (Social Justice: Global Perspectives)
Language Required: N
Math Placement Required: Y
Contact Info: Bozena Leven (Department Chair)
For additional information on the change of major process, please visit: Change of Major/Second Major Guidelines | School of Business
Advising Information:
- Advising Resources | School of Business
- Course Check Sheets & Suggested Four-Year Sequence of Study | The School of Business
- Mix of Business Core and Economics Core

Finance, BS

Department: Finance

Capacity Information: Highly competitive with limited capacity
Entrance Requirements:
- Minimum grade of B in FIN 201: Financial Methods
  - Prerequisites for FIN 201
    - ECO 101 or ECO 102
      - Prerequisite for both ECO 101 and ECO 102: completion of MAT 95: Intermediate Algebra OR math placement into MAT 119/120 or higher
    - STA 115 or STA 215 or ECO 105
      - Prerequisite for STA 115: None
      - Prerequisite/Corequisite for STA 215: MAT 125/127 (may be completed either before or while completing STA 215)
      - Prerequisite/Corequisite for ECO 105: Math placement MAT 119/120 or higher OR must complete MAT 95 (if placement into MAT 95) either before or while completing ECO 105
- Professional resume
Can students apply as pre-majors? Yes
Change of Major Due Date: College-wide deadline
When are change of major applications reviewed and students notified? Approximately three weeks after deadline
Related Student Clubs/Organizations: Financial Management Association (FMA), Lions on Wall Street, Real Estate Club, Women in Business
Program Highlights & Opportunities:
- CFA, CFP, FINRA SIE
- Internships/Co-ops
- Independent Study/Independent Research Opportunities
Major Requirements That Satisfy College Core Requirements:
- ECO 101: Principles of Microeconomics (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Behavioral, Social, or Cultural Perspectives)
- ECO 102: Principles of Macroeconomics (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Behavioral, Social, or Cultural Perspectives)
- MAT 125: Calculus for Business & Social Sciences OR MAT 127: Calculus A (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Quantitative Reasoning)
- STA 115: Statistics OR STA 215: Statistical Inference OR ECO 105: Statistics I (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Quantitative Reasoning)
Language Required: N
Math Placement Required: Y
Contact Info: Dr. Seung Hee Choi (Department Chair)
For additional information on the change of major process, please visit: Change of Major/Second Major Guidelines | School of Business
Advising Information:
- Course Check Sheets & Suggested Four-Year Sequence of Study | The School of Business
- Advising Resources | School of Business
- Connect with Department Chair: Largest major in Business

Interdisciplinary Business, BS

Department: Marketing & Interdisciplinary Business

Capacity Information: Competitive. This major has limited capacity.
Entrance Requirements:
- BUS 200: Legal & Regulatory Environment (Minimum grade of C+)
- Approved Interdisciplinary Business Preliminary Plan
Can students apply as pre-majors? Yes
Change of Major Due Date: College-wide deadline
When are change of major applications reviewed and students notified? Approximately three weeks after deadline
Related Student Clubs/Organizations: American Marketing Association, Beta Gamma Gamma, Pi Sigma Epsilon (PSE), Women in Business
Program Highlights & Opportunities:
- Creative opportunity since students need to have a track and secondary focus area.
- Secondary focus is a minor outside of Business
- Students can design their own track and focus with Department Chairs permission
- Independent Study Opportunities
Major Requirements That Satisfy College Core Requirements:
- ECO 101: Principles of Microeconomics (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Behavioral, Social, or Cultural Perspectives)
- ECO 102: Principles of Macroeconomics (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Behavioral, Social, or Cultural Perspectives)
- MAT 125: Calculus for Business & Social Sciences OR MAT 127: Calculus A (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Quantitative Reasoning)
- STA 115: Statistics OR STA 215: Statistical Inference OR ECO 105: Statistics I (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Quantitative Reasoning)
Language Required: N
Math Placement Required: Y
Contact Info: Dr. John McCarty (Department Chair)
For additional information on the change of major process, please visit: Change of Major/Second Major Guidelines | School of Business & Interdisciplinary Business Preliminary Plan
Advising Information:
- Major is unique because students need to have a track and secondary focus area. That secondary focus is a minor outside of Business. Students can also design their own track and focus area with Chairs permission (see IDB plan).
- Course Check Sheets & Suggested Four-Year Sequence of Study | The School of Business
- Advising Resources | School of Business

Management, BS

Department: Management

Capacity Information: Competitive. Most but not all applicants will be accommodated.
Entrance Requirements:
- MGT 201: Management Principles & Practices (Minimum grade of C+)
- Minimum grade of C in one of the following: MAT 125, MAT 127, STA 115, or STA 215
Can students apply as pre-majors? Yes
Change of Major Due Date: College-wide deadline
When are change of major applications reviewed and students notified? Approximately three weeks after deadline
Related Student Clubs/Organizations: Beta Gamma Sigma, Entrepreneurship Club, Lions Consulting Club, Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), Supply Chain Management Association (SCMA)
Program Highlights & Opportunities:
- Multiple tracks: General Management, Human Resource Management, Supply Chain Management
- Independent Study/Independent Research & Internship opportunities
Major Requirements That Satisfy College Core Requirements:
- ECO 101: Principles of Microeconomics (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Behavioral, Social, or Cultural Perspectives)
- ECO 102: Principles of Macroeconomics (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Behavioral, Social, or Cultural Perspectives)
- MAT 125: Calculus for Business & Social Sciences OR MAT 127: Calculus A (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Quantitative Reasoning)
- STA 115: Statistics OR STA 215: Statistical Inference OR ECO 105: Statistics I (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Quantitative Reasoning)
Language Required: N
Math Placement Required: Y
Contact Info: Dr. Brenda Ghitulescu (Department Chair)
For additional information on the change of major process, please visit: Change of Major/Second Major Guidelines | School of Business
Advising Information:
- Course Check Sheets & Suggested Four-Year Sequence of Study | The School of Business
- Advising Resources | School of Business

Marketing, BS

Department: Marketing & Interdisciplinary Business

Capacity Information: Competitive. This major has limited capacity.
Entrance Requirements:
- Minimum grade of C+ in MKT 201: Marketing Principles (no prerequisite)
- Minimum grade of C in MAT 125 or MAT 127 or STA 115 or STA 215
Can students apply as pre-majors? Yes
Change of Major Due Date: College-wide deadline
When are change of major applications reviewed and students notified? Approximately three weeks after deadline
Related Student Clubs/Organizations: American Marketing Association, Beta Gamma Gamma, Pi Sigma Epsilon (PSE), Women in Business
Program Highlights & Opportunities:
- Internship opportunities (BUS 399: School of Business Internship)
Major Requirements That Satisfy College Core Requirements:
- ECO 101: Principles of Microeconomics (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Behavioral, Social, or Cultural Perspectives)
- ECO 102: Principles of Macroeconomics (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Behavioral, Social, or Cultural Perspectives)
- MAT 125: Calculus for Business & Social Sciences OR MAT 127: Calculus A (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Quantitative Reasoning)
- STA 115: Statistics OR STA 215: Statistical Inference OR ECO 105: Statistics I (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Quantitative Reasoning)
Language Required: N
Math Placement Required: Y
Contact Info: Dr. John McCarty (Department Chair)
For additional information on the change of major process, please visit: Change of Major/Second Major Guidelines | School of Business
Advising Information:
- Course Check Sheets & Suggested Four-Year Sequence of Study | The School of Business
- Advising Resources | School of Business

School of Education

Early Childhood Education, BS

Department: Elementary and Early Childhood Education

Capacity Information: Open to all who meet criteria
Entrance Requirements: Students advised to contact EECE for requirements
Can students apply as pre-majors? Yes
Change of Major Due Date: Rolling
When are change of major applications reviewed and students notified? As soon as possible
Related Student Clubs/Organizations: Teachers of Young Children (TYC), Kappa Delta Pi (KDP), Student NJEA
Program Highlights & Opportunities: Students have field experiences starting in the Sophomore year.
Major Requirements That Satisfy College Core Requirements:
- ECE 113: SP.ED. and the Arts in ELE/ECE Classrooms (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Literary, Visual, or Performing Arts)
Language Required: Depends on content area major of choice
Math Placement Required: Depends on content area major of choice
Contact Info: Stuart Caroll (Co-Department Chair) and Jody Eberly (Co-Department Chair)
For additional information on the change of major process, please visit: Change of Major Policy | Elementary and Early Childhood Education (EECE)
Advising Information: Suggested First Year Sequences

Elementary Education, BS

Department: Elementary and Early Childhood Education

Capacity Information: Open to all who meet criteria
Entrance Requirements: Students advised to contact EECE for requirements
Can students apply as pre-majors? Yes
Change of Major Due Date: Rolling
When are change of major applications reviewed and students notified? As soon as possible
Related Student Clubs/Organizations: Teachers of Young Children (TYC), Kappa Delta Pi (KDP), Student NJEA
Program Highlights & Opportunities: Students have field experiences starting in the Sophomore year.
Major Requirements That Satisfy College Core Requirements:
- ECE 113: SP.ED. and the Arts in ELE/ECE Classrooms (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Literary, Visual, or Performing Arts)
Language Required: Depends on content area major of choice
Math Placement Required: Depends on content area major of choice
Contact Info: Stuart Caroll (Co-Department Chair) and Jody Eberly (Co-Department Chair)
For additional information on the change of major process, please visit: Change of Major Policy | Elementary and Early Childhood Education (EECE)
Advising Information: Suggested First Year Sequences

Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, BS

Department: Special Education, Language and Literacy

Capacity Information: Highly competitive with limited capacity
Entrance Requirements:
- FYS: First Year Seminar (Minimum grade of B or higher)
- SLP 102: Lang, Speech & Communication Development or SLP 108: Anatomy & Physiology of the Speech & Hearing Mechanisms (Minimum of B or higher)
Can students apply as pre-majors?: Yes
Change of Major Due Date: College-wide deadline
When are change of major applications reviewed and students notified? Ongoing as needed
Related Student Clubs/Organizations: TCNJ chapter of National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Program Highlights & Opportunities: Independent studies, observations in the field
Major Requirements That Satisfy College Core Requirements:
- PSY 101: General Psychology (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Behavioral, Social, or Cultural Perspectives)
- SPE 203: Psychology and Development of Children & Adolescents with/without Disabilities (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Behavioral, Social, or Cultural Perspectives)
- STA 115: Statistics (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Quantitative Reasoning)
- BIO 171: Human Form and Function (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Natural Science with a Lab)
Language Required: Y; ASL Recommended
Math Placement Required: N
Contact Info: Helene Anthony (Co-Chair) and David Bwire (Co-Chair)
For additional information on the change of major process, please visit: Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, BS
Advising Information: Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, BS & Speech Pathology and Audiology Suggested 4-Year Course Sequence

School of Engineering

Biomedical Engineering, BS

Department: Biomedical Engineering

Capacity Information: Competitive with limited capacity
Entrance Requirements:
- PHY 201 (minimum grade of C)
- MAT 127 (minimum grade of C)
Can students apply as pre-majors? Yes, if space is available within the major
Change of Major Due Date: College-wide deadline
When are change of major applications reviewed and students notified? The week following the deadline
Related Student Clubs/Organizations: BMES Student Chapter
Program Highlights & Opportunities:
- Students can participate in the research track.
- Access to a cooperative MS degree with Rutgers BME
- Departmental Honors program
Major Requirements That Satisfy College Core Requirements:
- IDS 252: Society Ethics and Technology (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Belief Systems)
- MAT 127: Calculus A (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Quantitative Reasoning)
- PHY 201: General Physics I (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Natural Science with Lab)
- CHE 201: Chemistry I (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Natural Science with Lab)
Language Required: N
Math Placement Required: Y
Contact Info: Dr. Brett Bu Sha (Department Chair) Shorouq Hamdan (Program Assistant)
For additional information on the change of major process, please visit: Biomedical Engineering Sequence
Advising Information: Biomedical Engineering, BSBME; Undergraduate Areas of Study | School of Engineering

Civil Engineering, BSCE

Department: Civil Engineering

Capacity Information: Highly competitive with highly limited capacity
Entrance Requirements:
- PHY 201 (minimum grade of C)
- MAT 127 (minimum grade of C)
Can students apply as pre-majors? Yes, if space is available within the major
Change of Major Due Date: College-wide deadline
When are change of major applications reviewed and students notified? The week following the deadline
Related Student Clubs/Organizations: ASCE Student Chapter
Program Highlights & Opportunities: Students can participate in the research track.
Major Requirements That Satisfy College Core Requirements:
- IDS 252: Society Ethics and Technology (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Belief Systems)
- ECO 101: Microeconomics or ECO 102: Macroeconomics (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Behavioral, Social, or Cultural Perspectives)
- MAT 127: Calculus A (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Quantitative Reasoning)
- PHY 201: General Physics I (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Natural Science with Lab)
- CHE 201: Chemistry I (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Natural Science with Lab)
- TST 161: Creative Design (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Literary, Visual, or Performing Arts)
Language Required: N
Math Placement Required: Y
Contact Info: Dr. Andrew Bechtel (Department Chair) and Joanne Gibison (Program Assistant)
For additional information on the change of major process, please visit: Civil Engineering Sequences
Advising Information: Undergraduate Areas of Study | School of Engineering

Computer Engineering, BSCoE

Department: Electrical and Computer Engineering

Capacity Information: Competitive with limited capacity
Entrance Requirements:
- PHY 201 (minimum grade of C)
- MAT 127 (minimum grade of C)
Can students apply as pre-majors? Yes, if space is available within the major
Change of Major Due Date: College-wide deadline
When are change of major applications reviewed and students notified? The week following the deadline
Related Student Clubs/Organizations: IEEE Student Chapter
Program Highlights & Opportunities: Students can participate in the research track.
Major Requirements That Satisfy College Core Requirements:
- IDS 252: Society Ethics and Technology (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Belief Systems)
- ECO 101: Microeconomics or ECO 102: Macroeconomics (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Behavioral, Social, or Cultural Perspectives)
- MAT 127: Calculus A (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Quantitative Reasoning)
- PHY 201: General Physics I (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Natural Science with Lab)
- TST 161: Creative Design (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Literary, Visual, or Performing Arts)
Language Required: N
Math Placement Required: Y
Contact Info: Dr. Anthony Deese (Department Chair) and Joanne Gibison (Program Assistant)
For additional information on the change of major process, please visit: Computer Engineering Sequence
Advising Information: Computer Engineering, BSCoE; Undergraduate Areas of Study | School of Engineering

Electrical Engineering, BSEE

Department: Electrical and Computer Engineering

Capacity Information: Highly competitive with highly limited capacity
Entrance Requirements:
- PHY 201 (minimum grade of C)
- MAT 127 (minimum grade of C)
Can students apply as pre-majors? Yes, if space is available within the major
Change of Major Due Date: College-wide deadline
When are change of major applications reviewed and students notified? The week following the deadline
Related Student Clubs/Organizations: IEEE Student Chapter
Program Highlights & Opportunities: Students can participate in the research track.
Major Requirements That Satisfy College Core Requirements:
- IDS 252: Society Ethics and Technology (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Belief Systems)
- ECO 101: Microeconomics or ECO 102: Macroeconomics (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Behavioral, Social, or Cultural Perspectives)
- MAT 127: Calculus A (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Quantitative Reasoning)
- PHY 201: General Physics I (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Natural Science with Lab)
- TST 161: Creative Design (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Literary, Visual, or Performing Arts)
Language Required: N
Math Placement Required: Y
Contact Info: Dr. Anthony Deese (Department Chair) and Joanne Gibison (Program Assistant)
For additional information on the change of major process, please visit: Electrical Engineering Sequence
Advising Information: Electrical Engineering, BSEE & Undergraduate Areas of Study | School of Engineering

Mechanical Engineering, BSME

Department: Mechanical Engineering

Capacity Information: Highly limited capacity
Entrance Requirements:
- PHY 201 (minimum grade of C)
- MAT 127 (minimum grade of C)
Can students apply as pre-majors? Yes, if space is available within the major
Change of Major Due Date: College-wide deadline
When are change of major applications reviewed and students notified? The week following the deadline
Related Student Clubs/Organizations: ASME Student Chapter
Program Highlights & Opportunities: Students can participate in the research track.
Major Requirements That Satisfy College Core Requirements:
- IDS 252: Society Ethics and Technology (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Belief Systems)
- ECO 101: Microeconomics or ECO 102: Macroeconomics (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Behavioral, Social, or Cultural Perspectives)
- MAT 127: Calculus A (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Quantitative Reasoning)
- PHY 201: General Physics I (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Natural Science with Lab)
- CHE 201: Chemistry I (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Natural Science with Lab)
Language Required: N
Math Placement Required: Y
Contact Info: Karen Yan (Department Chair) and Shorouq Hamdan (Program Assistant)
For additional information on the change of major process, please visit: Program Info | Mechanical Engineering & Undergraduate Areas of Study | School of Engineering
Advising Information:
- Completing Cal A and B, PHY 201 prior to Fall of sophomore year, Completing MEC 311, ENG 322, and MEC 361 prior to Fall of Senior year

Engineering Science, BS

Department: Engineering Science

Capacity Information: Limited capacity
Entrance Requirements:
- PHY 201 (minimum grade of C)
- MAT 127 (minimum grade of C)
Can students apply as pre-majors? Yes, if space is available
Change of Major Due Date: College-wide deadline
When are change of major applications reviewed and students notified? After college-wide deadline on academic calendar
Related Student Clubs/Organizations: Any Engineering Student clubs/organizations
Program Highlights & Opportunities: Students have the opportunity to enroll in independent research that accounts for two course units over four semesters.
Major Requirements That Satisfy College Core Requirements:
- IDS 252: Society Ethics and Technology (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Belief Systems)
- ECO 101: Microeconomics or ECO 102: Macroeconomics (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Behavioral, Social, or Cultural Perspectives)
- MAT 127: Calculus A (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Quantitative Reasoning)
- PHY 201: General Physics I (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Natural Science with Lab)
- CHE 201: Chemistry I (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Natural Science with Lab)
Language Required: N
Math Placement Required: Y
Contact Info: Ambrose Adegbege (Coordinator)
For additional information on the change of major process, please visit: TCNJ | Engineering Science
Advising Information: TCNJ | Engineering Science & Undergraduate Areas of Study | School of Engineering

Integrative STEM Education, BS

Department: Integrative STEM Education

Capacity Information: Open to all who meet criteria
Entrance Requirements: Entrance into this program from another program within the College is based upon meeting or exceeding the following performance standards:
- MAT 105 or MAT 106 (minimum grade of C)
- Overall cumulative GPA of a 3.0 or higher
Can students apply as pre-majors? Yes, if space is available
Change of Major Due Date: College-wide deadline
When are change of major applications reviewed and students notified? After college-wide deadline on academic calendar
Related Student Clubs/Organizations: STEM Educators Society
Program Highlights & Opportunities:
- Students have classroom field experiences starting in the sophomore year.
- With 15 credits of math courses, students can graduate with an endorsement to teach middle school math.
- With 15 credits of science courses, students can graduate with an endorsement to teach middle school science.
- With 30 credits of technology courses, students can graduate with an endorsement to teach K-12 Technology Education courses.
Major Requirements That Satisfy College Core Requirements:
- BIO 104: Inquiries in the Life Sciences (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Natural Science with Lab)
- ELE 102: Multicultural Children’s Literature (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Literary, Visual or Performing Arts)
- ELE 201: Child and Adolescent Development (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Behavioral, Social, or Cultural Perspectives)
- HIS 198: Teaching American History (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Historical Perspectives)
- MAT 105: Structures & Algorithms for Education (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Quantitative Reasoning)
- TST 161: Creative Design (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Literary, Visual, or Performing Arts)
Language Required: N
Math Placement Required: Y
Contact Info: Dr. Tanner Huffman (Department Chair) and Joanne Gibison (Program Assistant)
For additional information on the change of major process, please visit: Academic Programs | Integrative STEM Education
Advising Information: Integrative STEM Education, BS & Undergraduate Areas of Study | School of Engineering

Technology, Engineering, and Computing Education, BS

Department: Integrative STEM Education

Capacity Information: Open to all who meet criteria
Entrance Requirements: Entrance into this program from another program within the College is based upon meeting or exceeding the following performance standards:
- TED 280 (minimum grade of B-)
- Overall cumulative GPA of a 2.75 or higher
Can students apply as pre-majors? Yes, if space is available
Change of Major Due Date: College-wide deadline, also requires approval of the corresponding Ed program chairperson.
When are change of major applications reviewed and students notified? After college-wide deadline on academic calendar
Related Student Clubs/Organizations:
- STEM Educators Society
- Epsilon Pi Tau Honor Society
Program Highlights & Opportunities:
- Upon graduation, students will earn an endorsement in K-12 Technology Education
- Graduates will also be eligible to teach engineering technology courses in Career Technology Education (CTE) Programs
- Students have classroom field experiences starting in the sophomore year.
Major Requirements That Satisfy College Core Requirements:
- CSC 120: Foundations of Computational Thinking (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Quantitative Reasoning)
- CSC 220: Computer Science I: Computational Problem Solving (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Quantitative Reasoning)
- IDS 252: Society, Ethics, and Technology (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Belief Systems)
- PHY 121: Principles of Physics (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Natural Science with Lab)
- SED 224: Adolescent Learning and Development (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Behavioral, Social, or Cultural Perspectives)
- SPE 103: Social and Legal Foundations of Special Education (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Behavioral, Social, or Cultural Perspectives)
- TST 161: Creative Design (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Literary, Visual, or Performing Arts)
Language Required: N
Math Placement Required: Y
Contact Info: Dr. Tanner Huffman (Department Chair) and Joanne Gibison (Program Assistant)
For additional information on the change of major process, please visit: Technology and Engineering Education, BS
Advising: Undergraduate Areas of Study | School of Engineering

School of Humanities and Social Sciences

African American Studies, BA

Department: African American Studies Department

Capacity Information: Open to all who meet criteria
Entrance Requirements: Applicants for internal transfer to African American Studies must meet the following requirements:
- Grade of “C” or higher in AAS 101: Introduction to African American Studies
- Grade of “C” or higher in AAS 179: African American History to 1865 or Grade of “C” or higher in AAS 180: African American History 1865 to the present
Can students apply as pre-majors? No
Change of Major Due Date: Rolling Admission
When are change of major applications reviewed and students notified? Rolling Review
Related Student Clubs/Organizations: Black Student Union
Program Highlights & Opportunities: All students complete a piece of original scholarship as their capstone. Many students complete internships, group research seminars, and other experiential learning methods.
Major Requirements That Satisfy College Core Requirements:
- AAS 101: Introduction to African American Studies (Social Justice: Race & Ethnicity)
- AAS 179: African American History to 1879 (Social Justice: Race & Ethnicity and Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Historical Perspective)
- AAS 180: African American History 1879 to Present (Social Justice: Race & Ethnicity and Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Historical Perspective)
Language Required: Y
Math Placement Required: N, unless Urban Education/Early Childhood OR Urban Education/Elementary Education Dual Major
Contact Info: Piper Kendrix Williams (Department Chair) and Chris Smith (Program Assistant)
For additional information on the change of major process, please visit: Change of Major Guidelines | School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Advising Information:Academic Programs in African American Studies

Anthropology, BA

Department: Sociology and Anthropology

Capacity Information: Open to all who meet criteria
Entrance Requirements:
- ANT 110: Introduction to Cultural Anthropology or ANT 111: Introduction to Biological Anthropology or ANT 112: Introduction to Archaeology or ANT 213: Language and Culture: An Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology (minimum grade of C)
- STA 115: Statistics or STA 145: Applied Statistics for Social Sciences or STA 215: Statistical Inference and Probability or PHL 120: Introduction to Logic (minimum grade of C)
Can students apply as pre-majors? Yes
Change of Major Due Date: Rolling admissions
When are change of major applications reviewed and students notified? Rolling review
Related Student Clubs/Organizations: Anthropology Society
Program Highlights & Opportunities: Most students do research with a faculty member and all students can complete internships for elective credit. The major has lots of special topics and a chance to do archaeology right on campus.
Major Requirements That Satisfy College Core Requirements:
- ANT 110: Intro to Cultural Anthropology (Social Justice: Global Perspectives)
- All Anthropology (ANT) Courses (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Behavioral, Social, or Cultural Perspectives)
- ANT 361: Human Osteology & Forensic Anthropology (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Natural Science with Lab)
- Many ANT electives fulfill Social Justice designations
  - ANT 311 / Gender and Migration (Social Justice: Gender & Sexuality)
  - ANT 112 / Intro to Archaeology (Social Justice: Global Perspectives)
  - ANT 315 / Ethnicity, Race, and Nation (Social Justice: Global Perspectives)
  - ANT 340 / Social Change in Latin America (Social Justice: Global Perspectives)
  - ANT 311 / Gender and Migration (Social Justice: Race & Ethnicity)
  - ANT 315 / Ethnicity, Race, and Nation (Social Justice: Race & Ethnicity)
  - ANT 340 / Social Change in Latin America (Social Justice: Race & Ethnicity)
  - ANT 355 / American Genocide & Indigenous Resurgence (Social Justice: Race & Ethnicity)
Language Required: Y
Math Placement Required: N
Contact Info: Lynn Gazley, Department Chairperson and Karen Dubrule, Program Assistant
For additional information on the change of major process, please visit: Change of Major Guidelines | School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Advising Information: Anthropology, BA | Department of Sociology and Anthropology

Criminology, BA

Department: Criminology

Capacity Information: Open to all who meet criteria
Entrance Requirements:
- Successful completion of CRI 100: Introduction to Criminology
Can students apply as pre-majors? No
Change of Major Due Date: College-wide deadline
When are change of major applications reviewed and students notified? As they are submitted
Related Student Clubs/Organizations: Criminology Student Association and SPEAR: Students for Prison Education and Reform
Program Highlights & Opportunities:
- Three year BA program is an option.
- Many internship opportunities and independent study/research with faculty are offered.
Major Requirements That Satisfy College Core Requirements:
- CRI 100: Introduction to Criminology (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Behavioral, Social, or Cultural Perspectives)
- CRI 205: Criminology (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Behavioral, Social, or Cultural Perspectives)
- CRI 200/201/202 (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Behavioral, Social, or Cultural Perspectives)
- CRI 306: Research Methods (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Behavioral, Social, or Cultural Perspectives)
- Many higher level CRI Major Electives also count as Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Behavioral, Social, or Cultural Perspectives
- Some higher level CRI courses will also count as Social Justice: Gender & Sexuality or Global Perspective or Race and Ethnicity
Language Required: Y
Math Placement Required: N
Contact Info: David Mazeika (Department Chair) and Christopher Smith (Program Assistant)
For additional information on the change of major process, please visit: Change of Major Guidelines | School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Advising Information:

English Liberal Arts, BA

Department: English

Capacity Information: Open to all who meet criteria
Entrance Requirements: There are no program-specific requirements for internal transfer. Applicants for internal transfer should be in good standing at TCNJ and should submit change of major forms by the posted deadline.
Can students apply as pre-majors? No
Change of Major Due Date: Rolling
When are change of major applications reviewed and students notified? Rolling review
Related Student Clubs/Organizations: Sigma Tau Delta, Ink

Program Highlights & Opportunities: Small group research; work with a/b: Autobiography journal; faculty led study abroad in summer and winter; internship opportunities; 4+1 MA in English program

Major Requirements That Satisfy College Core Requirements:

- LIT courses generally fulfill the Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Literary, Visual, or Performing Arts requirement
- Multiple courses with both LIT and LNG meet the Social Justice requirements
- LIT 101: Cultures and Canons (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Literary, Visual, or Performing Arts)
Language Required: Y

Math Placement Required: N

Contact Info: Felicia Steele (Department Chair) and Michelle Ordini (Program Assistant)
For additional information on the change of major process, please visit: Change of Major Guidelines | School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Advising Information:

- Advising Sample Plans | English

- Advising Resources

Environmental Studies, BA

Department: Sociology and Anthropology

Capacity Information: Open to all who meet criteria
Entrance Requirements:
- ENV 200: Introduction to Environmental Studies (minimum grade of C)
- STA 115: Statistics (minimum grade of B) or STA 145: Applied Statistics for Social Scientists or STA 215: Statistical Inference and Probability or MAT 127: Calculus (minimum grade of C)
Can students apply as pre-majors? Yes
Change of Major Due Date: Rolling
When are change of major applications reviewed and students notified? Rolling review
Related Student Clubs/Organizations: TCNJ Environmental Club
Program Highlights & Opportunities: Students must complete at least one internship or research experience (capstone) as well as participate in as many experiential learning activities as possible including study abroad.
Major Requirements That Satisfy College Core Requirements: Please see Department website.
- MAT 127: Calculus A or STA 145: Applied Statistics or STA 215: Statistical Inference (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Quantitative Reasoning)
Language Required: Yes
Math Placement Required: No
Contact Info: Diane Bates (Program Director)
For additional information on the change of major process, please visit: Change of Major Guidelines | School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Advising Information: Environmental Studies, BA

History, BA

Department: History

Capacity Information: Open to all who meet criteria
Entrance Requirements: No program-specific requirements for internal transfer to History. Applicants for internal transfer should be in good academic standing at TCNJ
Can students apply as pre-majors? No
Change of Major Due Date: Rolling
When are change of major applications reviewed and students notified? As received
Related Student Clubs/Organizations: History club, Phi Alpha Theta Honors (as a social member)
Program Highlights & Opportunities: All students complete a piece of original scholarship as their capstone. Many students complete internships, group research seminars, and other experiential learning methods.
Major Requirements That Satisfy College Core Requirements:
- All History courses count for Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Historical Perspectives
- HIS 210: The Craft of History (Social Justice: Global Perspectives; Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Historical Perspectives)
- Many classes satisfy Social Justice: Race & Ethnicity and Gender & Sexuality
Language Required: Y
Math Placement Required: N
Contact Info: Michael Marino (Department Chair) and Laura Hargreaves (Program Assistant)
For additional information on the change of major process, please visit:
- Change of Major Guidelines | School of Humanities and Social Sciences
- Interested In Becoming a History Major?
Advising Information:
- HIS 210 must be completed in the first full semester as a major
- Advising Guides | Department of History

History Secondary Education, BA

Department: History

Capacity Information: Open to all who meet criteria
Entrance Requirements: No program-specific requirements for internal transfer to History. Applicants for internal transfer should be in good academic standing at TCNJ.
Can students apply as pre-majors? No
Change of Major Due Date: Rolling
When are change of major applications reviewed and students notified? As received
Related Student Clubs/Organizations: History club, Phi Alpha Theta Honors (as a social member)
Program Highlights & Opportunities: All students complete a piece of original scholarship as their capstone. Many students complete internships, group research seminars, and other experiential learning methods. Students are in the classroom observing as early as their sophomore year.
Major Requirements That Satisfy College Core Requirements:
- HIS 210: The Craft of History (Social Justice: Global Perspectives)
- EFN 299: Schools, Communities and Culture (Social Justice: Race and Ethnicity)
- SED 224: Adolescent Learning and Development (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Behavioral, Social, or Cultural Perspectives)
- POL 110: American Government (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Behavioral, Social, or Cultural Perspectives)
Language Required: Y
Math Placement Required: N
Contact Info: Michael Marino (Department Chair) and Laura Hargreaves (Program Assistant)
For additional information on the change of major process, please visit:
- Change of Major Guidelines | School of Humanities and Social Sciences
- Interested In Becoming a History Major?
Advising Information:
- HIS 210 must be completed in the first full semester as a major
- Advising Guides | Department of History

International Studies, BA

Department: International Studies

Capacity Information: Open to all who meet criteria
Entrance Requirements: Interview with Director of the International Studies Program to discuss language and study abroad requirements
Can students apply as pre-majors? Yes
Change of Major Due Date: Rolling
When are change of major applications reviewed and students notified? Reviewed as submitted
Related Student Clubs/Organizations: International Studies Honor Society
Program Highlights & Opportunities:Study Abroad for one full academic semester and there is an internship study abroad program with The Washington Center in DC
Major Requirements That Satisfy College Core Requirements:
- INT 200: International Studies – Processes, Themes, and Issues (Social Justice: Global Perspectives)
Language Required: Y
Math Placement Required: Y
Contact Info: Zakiya R. Adair (Director), Susan Scibilia (Program Assistant)
For additional information on the change of major process, please visit: Change of Major Guidelines | School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Advising Information: Four Year Sequence Samples | International Studies & International Studies, BA

Philosophy, BA

Department: Philosophy, Religion, and Classical Studies

Capacity Information: Open to all who meet criteria
Entrance Requirements: There are no program-specific requirements for internal transfer. Applicants for internal transfer should be in good standing at TCNJ and should submit change of major forms by the posted deadline.
Can students apply as pre-majors? No (unnecessary)
Change of Major Due Date: Rolling admissions
When are change of major applications reviewed and students notified? Reviewed upon receipt
Related Student Clubs/Organizations: TCNJ Prelaw Society
Program Highlights & Opportunities: Pre law and research experience
Major Requirements That Satisfy College Core Requirements:
- All PHL/REL courses satisfy Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Belief Systems
Language Required: Y
Math Placement Required: N
Contact Info: Consuelo Preti (Department Chair), Pierre Lemorvan (Faculty Member), Michelle Ordini (Program Assistant)
For additional information on the change of major process, please visit: Change of Major Guidelines | School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Advising Information: Philosophy, BA & Advising and Registration for Capstone courses/Independent Study

Political Science, BA

Department: Political Science

Capacity Information: Open to all who meet criteria
Entrance Requirements: Applicants for internal transfer to Political Science must meet the following requirements:
- Grade of C or higher in POL 110: American Government or POL 130: International Relations or POL 150: Comparative Politics
Can students apply as pre-majors? Yes
Change of Major Due Date: Rolling
When are change of major applications reviewed and students notified? Reviewed as submitted
Related Student Clubs/Organizations: TCNJ Prelaw Society, TCNJ Mock Trial Club, Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science Honor Society
Program Highlights & Opportunities: Internships, Campus to Capitol Mentorship Program, Jamie Fox Scholars Program, Brian Stack internship in the NJ governor’s Office, the Washington Center, Politics Forum lecture series
Major Requirements That Satisfy College Core Requirements:
- All Political Science courses fulfill (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Behavioral, Social, or Cultural Perspectives)
- POL 130/International Relations (Social Justice: Global Perspectives)
- POL 150 Comparative Politics (Social Justice: Global Perspectives)
- POL 250/Politics & Society in Developing Countries (Social Justice: Global Perspectives)
- POL 335/International Organization (Social Justice: Global Perspectives)
- POL 353/East Asian Politics (Social Justice: Global Perspectives)
- POL 357/Middle East Politics (Social Justice: Global Perspectives)
- POL 358/Latin American Politics (Social Justice: Global Perspectives)
- POL 363/Islam and Politics (Social Justice: Global Perspectives)
- POL 215/Gender & Politics (Social Justice: Gender and Sexuality)
- POL 218/Race and American Democracy (Social Justice: Race and Ethnicity)
- POL 365/Origins of the US Constitution (Multidisciplinary Perspectives:Historical Perspectives)
- POL 275/Western Political Philosophy (Multidisciplinary Perspectives:Belief Systems)
- POL 361/The Middle East Through Literature & Film (Multidisciplinary Perspectives:Literary, Visual or Performing Arts)
Language Required: Y
Math Placement Required: Y
Contact Info: Sarah Chartock (Department Chair) and Susan Scibilia (Program Assistant)
For additional information on the change of major process, please visit: Change of Major Guidelines | School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Advising Information: Political Science Major Requirements

Psychology, BA

Department: Psychology

Capacity Information: Limited capacity
Entrance Requirements:
- PSY 101: General Psychology (minimum grade of C-)
- Essay
- Becoming a Psychology Major
Can students apply as pre-majors? Yes
Change of Major Due Date: Open September 10 – 22 and February 10 – 22
When are change of major applications reviewed and students notified? Within two weeks of deadline
Related Student Clubs/Organizations: Psi Chi, Psych Club
Program Highlights & Opportunities: Most students complete at least one research experience. There are specializations in particular subfields of psychology
Major Requirements That Satisfy College Core Requirements:
- All PSY courses fulfill Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Behavioral, Social, or Cultural Perspectives
- PSY 203: Design and Statistical Analysis (Multicultural Perspectives: Quantitative Reasoning)
- PSY 350: Psychology of Women (Social Justice: Gender and Sexuality)
- PSY 355: Psychology of Power, Oppression, and Privilege (Social Justice: Race and Ethnicity)
Language Required: Y
Math Placement Required: N
Contact Info: Jessica Barnack-Tavlaris (Associate Chairperson)
For additional information on the change of major process, please visit:
Advising Information:
- Advising Sequence | Psychology
- PSY 101 is a prerequisite for PSY 121
- PSY 121 is a prerequisite for PSY 203
- PSY 203 is a prerequisite for PSY 299 (or PSY 390 for students who begin on or after Fall 2025)
- PSY 299 (or PSY 390 for students who begin on or after Fall 2025) is a prerequisite for PSY 4xx

Sociology, BA

Department: Sociology and Anthropology

Capacity Information: Open to all who meet criteria
Entrance Requirements:
- SOC 101: Introduction to Sociology (minimum grade of C)
- STA 115: Statistics or STA 145: Applied Statistics for Social Sciences or STA 215: Statistical Inference and Probability (minimum grade of C)
Can students apply as pre-majors? Yes
Change of Major Due Date: Rolling admissions
When are change of major applications reviewed and students notified? Rolling review
Related Student Clubs/Organizations: AKD is the Sociology Honors Society
Program Highlights & Opportunities: Students complete an internship for the capstone courses, and may receive elective credit for research, internships, or working as learning assistants in courses.
Major Requirements That Satisfy College Core Requirements:
- SOC 101: Introduction to Sociology (Social Justice: Race and Ethnicity)
- All Sociology (SOC) Courses fulfill Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Behavioral, Social, or Cultural Perspectives
- SOC 302: Quantitative Research Methods (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Quantitative Reasoning)
- STA 115: Statistics or STA 215: Statistical Inference or STA 145: Applied Statistics for Social Scientists (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Quantitative Reasoning)
- Many SOC electives fulfill Social Justice requirements
  - SOC 334 – Gender and Society (Social Justice: Gender & Sexuality)
  - SOC 365 – Poverty and Welfare (Social Justice: Gender & Sexuality)
  - SOC 335 – Love, Relationships and Family (Social Justice: Gender & Sexuality)
  - SOC 303 – Gender and Activism in Global Perspective (Social Justice: Gender & Sexuality and Global Perspectives)
  - SOC 330 – Demography and Population Dynamics (Social Justice: Global Perspectives)
  - SOC 336 – Social and Cultural Change (Social Justice: Global Perspectives)
  - SOC 345 – Environmental Sociology: Inequality, Pollution & Environment (Social Justice: Global Perspectives)
  - SOC 372 – Global Public Health (Social Justice: Global Perspectives)
  - SOC 281 – Sociology of Race in the US (Social Justice: Race & Ethnicity)
  - SOC 365 – Poverty and Welfare in the US (Social Justice: Race & Ethnicity)
Language Required: Y
Math Placement Required: N
Contact Info: Lynn Gazley (Department Chair) and Karen Dubrule (Program Assistant)
For additional information on the change of major process, please visit: Change of Major Guidelines | School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Advising Information: Academic Programs | Department of Sociology and Anthropology & Advising Guides | Department of Sociology and Anthropology

World Languages and Linguistics, BA

Department: World Languages and Cultures

Capacity Information: Open to all who meet criteria
Entrance Requirements: None
Can students apply as pre-majors? Yes
Change of Major Due Date: Rolling
When are change of major applications reviewed and students notified? Very soon after submission
Related Student Clubs/Organizations: Every language has a club, Union Latina, Asian American Association, Chinese Student Association, Cultures United, Mexican Student Association, etc
Program Highlights & Opportunities:
- Study abroad is highly encouraged
- Organized cultural events every semester
- Opportunity to become an Oral Proficiency Class (OPC) leader
Major Requirements That Satisfy College Core Requirements:
- ANT 213: Language and Culture: An Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Behavioral, Social, or Cultural Perspectives; Social Justice: Global Perspectives)
- WLC 215: Introduction to Linguistics (Social Justice: Global Perspectives)
- WLC 370: Topics in World Languages (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Behavioral, Social, or Cultural Perspectives)
- WLC 371: Topics in Foreign Literature (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Literary, Visual, or Performing Arts) (Social Justice: Global Perspectives and Race & Ethnicity)
- CHI 152 (Social Justice: Global Perspectives)
- JPN 152 (Social Justice: Global Perspectives)
- SPA 241: Intermediate Reading Skills in Spanish (Writing) (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Literary, Visual, or Performing Arts; Social Justice: Global Perspectives)
- SPA 228: Spanish for Law, Justice and Human Services (Social Justice: Global Perspectives)
- SPA 372: History of the Spanish Language (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Historical Perspectives)
- SPA 311: Survey of Spanish Peninsular Literature (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Literary, Visual, or Performing Arts) (Social Justice: Global Perspectives)
- SPA 312: Survey of Spanish-American Literature (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Literary, Visual, or Performing Arts) (Social Justice: Global Perspectives)
- SPA 323: 20th– Century Hispanic Theater (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Literary, Visual, or Performing Arts; Social Justice: Global Perspectives)
- SPA 327: Hispanic Short Story (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Literary, Visual, or Performing Arts; Social Justice: Global Perspectives)
- SPA 331: Spanish – American Novel (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Literary, Visual, or Performing Arts; Social Justice: Global Perspectives)
- SPA 348: Seminar in Hispanic Film (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Literary, Visual, or Performing Arts; Social Justice: Global Perspectives)
- SPA 370 in Literature (Social Justice: Global Perspectives)
Language Required: Y
Math Placement Required: N
Contact Info: Ann Warner Ault (Department Chair) and Dianne (Dee Dee) Miles (Program Assistant)
For additional information on the change of major process, please visit: Change of Major Guidelines | School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Advising Information: World Languages and Linguistics, BA & Advising Newsletter | World Languages and Cultures

Spanish, BA

Department: World Languages and Cultures

Capacity Information: Open to all who meet criteria
Entrance Requirements: Applicants for internal transfer to Spanish must meet the following requirements
- Grade of B- or higher in SPA 211: Intermediate Writing Proficiency
Can students apply as pre-majors? Yes
Change of Major Due Date: Rolling
When are change of major applications reviewed and students notified? Very soon after submission
Related Student Clubs/Organizations: Every language has a club, Union Latina, Asian American Association, Chinese Student Association, Cultures United, Mexican Student Association, etc
Program Highlights & Opportunities:
- Study abroad is highly encouraged
- Organized cultural events every semester
- Opportunity to become an Oral Proficiency Class (OPC) leader
Major Requirements That Satisfy College Core Requirements:
- SPA 241 Intermediate Reading Skills in Spanish (Writing) (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Literary, Visual, or Performing Arts; Social Justice: Global Perspectives)
- SPA 228 Spanish for Law, Justice and Human Services (Social Justice: Global Perspectives)
- SPA 372 History of the Spanish Language (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Historical Perspectives)
- SPA 311 Survey of Spanish Peninsular Literature (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Literary, Visual, or Performing Arts; Social Justice: Global Perspectives)
- SPA 312 Survey of Spanish-American Literature (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Literary, Visual, or Performing Arts; Social Justice: Global Perspectives)
- SPA 323 20th– Century Hispanic Theater (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Literary, Visual, or Performing Arts; Social Justice: Global Perspectives)
- SPA 327 Hispanic Short Story (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Literary, Visual, or Performing Arts; Social Justice: Global Perspectives)
- SPA 331 Spanish – American Novel (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Literary, Visual, or Performing Arts; Social Justice: Global Perspectives)
- SPA 348 Seminar in Hispanic Film (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Literary, Visual, or Performing Arts; Social Justice: Global Perspectives)
- SPA 370 in Literature (Social Justice: Global Perspectives)
Language Required: Y
Math Placement Required: N
Contact Info: Ann Warner Ault (Department Chair) and Dianne (Dee Dee) Miles (Program Assistant)
For additional information on the change of major process, please visit: Change of Major Guidelines | School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Advising Information: Spanish Major | World Languages and Cultures & Spanish, BA | World Languages and Cultures

Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, BA

Department: Women’s, Gender, & Sexuality Studies

Capacity Information: Open to all who meet criteria
Entrance Requirements: There are no program-specific requirements for internal transfer. Applicants for internal transfer should be in good standing at TCNJ and should submit change of major forms by the posted deadline.
Can students apply as pre-majors? No
Change of Major Due Date: Rolling Admissions
When are change of major applications reviewed and students notified? Rolling Reviews
Related Student Clubs/Organizations: Iota, Iota, Iota (TRIOTA) WGSS Honor Society
Program Highlights & Opportunities: Research Opportunities
Major Requirements That Satisfy College Core Requirements: All WGSS Core Courses count as Social Justice: Gender & Sexuality
Language required: Y
Math Placement required: N
Contact Info: Dr. Leigh-Ann Francis (Chair) or Diana (Dee Dee) Miles (Program Assistant)
For additional information on the change of major process, please visit: Change of Major Guidelines | School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Advising Information: Advising Information for WGSS Majors

School of Nursing and Health Sciences

Kinesiology and Health Sciences, BS

Department: Kinesiology and Health Sciences

Capacity Information: Limited capacity
Entrance Requirements:
- Review the “Internal Transfer Process Document” on the Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences (KHS) website.
- 2.75 GPA required
Can students apply as pre-majors? n/a; there isn’t a specific foundation course.
Change of Major Due Date: End of each spring and fall semester, after grades are posted.
When are change of major applications reviewed and students notified? Typically early January and late May
Related Student Clubs/Organizations: None specifically
Program Highlights & Opportunities: Junior and Senior internship, research opportunities, related professional development
Major Requirements That Satisfy College Core Requirements:
- KHS 160: Current Health & Wellness Issues (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Behavioral, Social, or Cultural Perspectives)
- BIO 171: Human Form and Function/BIO 201: Foundations of Biological Inquiry (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Natural Science with Lab)
- STA 115: Statistics (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Quantitative Reasoning)
Language Required: N
Math Placement Required: Y
Contact Info: Anne Farrell (Department Chair)
For additional information on the change of major process: Please review the “Internal Transfer Process Document” on the Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences (KHS) website.
Advising Information: Kinesiology and Health Sciences, BS & Welcome to the Student Resource Center (SRC) | Kinesiology and Health Sciences

Nursing, BSN

Department: Nursing

Capacity Information: No capacity
For additional information, please reach out to Assistant Dean Antonino Scarpati.

Public Health, BS

Department: Public Health

Capacity Information: Generally has capacity for all applicants who meet the requirements
Entrance Requirements:
- STA 115: Statistics (minimum grade of C-) or STA 215: Statistical Inference & Probability (minimum grade of C-)
- One of the following major courses with a minimum grade of C- or higher: PBH 240: Introduction to Epidemiology (preferred); PBH 220: Wellness Promotion Across the Lifespan; PBH 376: Environmental and Occupational Health, PBH 350: Health Education
Can students apply as pre-majors? Yes
Change of Major Due Date: Please see Department website.
When are change of major applications reviewed and students notified? Please see Department website.
Related Student Clubs/Organizations: Public Health Communication Club (PHCC)
Program Highlights & Opportunities: Please see Department website.
Major Requirements That Satisfy College Core Requirements:
- PBH 220 (Community Engagement)
- PBH 240 for (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Quantitative Reasoning)
- PBH 350 (Mid-level writing intensive)
- PBH 375 (Social Justice: Global Perspectives)
- PBH 401 (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Quantitative Reasoning)
- PBH 406 (Senior level writing intensive)
Language Required: Y
Math Placement Required: N (unless student pursuing pre-health professional track)
Contact Info: publichlt@tcnj.edu or 609-771-2592
For additional information on the change of major process, please visit: https://tcnj.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5mYQ2UzB5XRhjZX
Advising Information: Please see Department website.

School of Science

Biology, BA & BS

Department: Biology

Capacity Information: Limited capacity
Entrance Requirements:
- BIO 201: Foundations of Biological Inquiry (minimum of a C- or higher)
- CHE 201: General Chemistry I (minimum of C- or higher)
Can students apply as pre-majors? No
Change of Major Due Date: December 1st or May 1st
When are change of major applications reviewed and students notified? Applications are reviewed at the end of the semester and students are notified in early January (for Dec 1 deadline) or early July (for May 1 deadline)
Related Student Clubs/Organizations: TriBeta, AMSA, SACNAS, MAPS, pre-Vet, pre-Dental, pre-PA
Program Highlights & Opportunities: TCNJ Biology
Major Requirements That Satisfy College Core Requirements:
- BIO 201: Foundations of Biological Inquiry (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Natural Science with Lab)
- MAT 127: Calculus A (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Quantitative Reasoning)
Language Required: Y
Math Placement Required: Y
Contact Info: biology@tcnj.edu
For additional information on the change of major process, please visit: Internal Transfers to Biology | Department of Biology
Advising Information:Please reach out to the current chair for advising information.

Chemistry, BS

Department: Chemistry

Capacity Information: Competitive
Entrance Requirements:
- CHE 201: General Chemistry I (minimum of C- or higher)
- MAT 127: Calculus A (minimum of C- or higher)
- All applicants should also include a copy of the TCNJ unofficial transcript for review. In the event of limited capacity, internal transfer candidates may also be evaluated using the following criteria.
  - GPA in chemistry courses and correlate courses for the major (physics and mathematics)
  - Number of chemistry courses or correlate courses completed
  - Overall GPA
Can students apply as pre-majors? No
Change of Major Due Date: Applications are reviewed shortly after the Office of Records and Registration deadline.
When are change of major applications reviewed and students notified? Notification is typically sent via TCNJ email within 2-3 weeks after submission.
Related Student Clubs/Organizations: American Chemical Society (ACS) Student Chapter, Gamma Sigma Epsilon Chemistry Honor Society, American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics & Native Americans in Science
Program Highlights & Opportunities:
- Two BS degree options: Chemistry BS and ACS-certified BS for students pursuing advanced research or graduate study
- Optional specializations in Biochemistry and Materials Science
- Emphasis on undergraduate research
- Use of modern instrumentation and hands-on lab training in upper-level courses
- Strong faculty mentorship and a collaborative, inclusive environment
- Professional development and advising through CHE 316/317 (Junior and Senior Seminars)
Major Requirements That Satisfy College Core Requirements:
- Writing Intensive Requirements are met via Chemistry’s curriculum
- MAT 127: Calculus A (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Quantitative Reasoning)
- CHE 201 (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Natural Science)
Language Required: Y
Math Placement Required: Y
Contact Info: For more information about the change of major process, visit chem@tcnj.edu
Advising Information: Students interested in transferring into the Chemistry major should meet with the Department Chair to develop an academic plan aligned with TCNJ policies. After approval, students will be assigned a faculty advisor within the department. Use the PAWS “What-If” report tool to preview how completed courses will apply to the Chemistry degree.

Computer Science, BS

Department: Computer Science

Capacity Information: Limited capacity
Entrance Requirements:
- CSC 220: Computer Science 1: Computational Problem Solving (minimum of C or higher)
- MAT 127: Calculus A (minimum of C or higher)
Can students apply as pre-majors? No
Change of Major Due Date: As listed in the TCNJ Academic Calendar
When are change of major applications reviewed and students notified? Within 2 weeks of due date
Related Student Clubs/Organizations: TCNJ ACM, DIGIT.all
Program Highlights & Opportunities: Students take courses in exciting fields like software engineering, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity while learning to solve real-world problems through computing and cross-discipline collaboration. Specializations in Data Science and Cybersecurity available.
Major Requirements That Satisfy College Core Requirements: All CSC courses satisfy Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Quantitative Reasoning
Language Required: Y
Math Placement Required: Y
Contact Info: Email cs@tcnj.edu
For additional information on the change of major process, please visit: Add / Transfer Into Computer Science Major For Current TCNJ Students
Advising Information: https://computerscience.tcnj.edu/

Mathematics, BA & BS

Department: Mathematics and Statistics

Capacity Information: Open to all who meet criteria
Entrance Requirements:
- MAT 127: Calculus A (minimum of C- or higher)
- MAT 200: Proof Writing Through Discrete Mathematics (minimum of C- or higher)
Can students apply as pre-majors? N
Change of Major Due Date: Rolling
When are change of major applications reviewed and students notified? Ongoing basis
Related Student Clubs/Organizations: n/a
Program Highlights & Opportunities: Are you curious about patterns, problem-solving, or how the world works beneath the surface? A degree in Mathematics opens doors to careers in data science, finance, teaching, tech, healthcare, and beyond.Math trains you to think logically, analyze data, and tackle real-world challenges with confidence. Our program offers small classes, close faculty mentorship, and opportunities for research and internships that prepare you for a wide range of exciting paths.If you enjoy thinking deeply and want a degree with flexibility and impact—math might be the perfect fit.
Major Requirements That Satisfy College Core Requirements:
- MAT 127: Calculus A (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Quantitative Reasoning)
- MAT 200: Proof Writing Through Discrete Mathematics (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Quantitative Reasoning)
- Correlate requirement includes a Natural Science w/ Lab (a lab course in Biology, Chemistry, or Physics numbered 200 or higher, with departmental approval)
Language Required: Y
Math Placement Required: Y
Contact Info: Su Weber (Chair) or Laurie Wanat (Program Assistant)
For additional information on the change of major process, please visit: https://recreg.tcnj.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/166/2019/09/CHANGE-OF-MAJOR.pdf
Advising Information:

Physics, BS

Department: Physics

Capacity Information: Open to all who meet criteria
Entrance Requirements:
- PHY 201: General Physics I or PHY 103: Physics I for Physicists (minimum of C or higher)
Can students apply as pre-majors? Yes
Change of Major Due Date: no specific due date, though preferable to receive forms before final exams for prompt processing
When are change of major applications reviewed and students notified? As soon as forms are received they are sent to the Chair for review and signature
Related Student Clubs/Organizations: Physics Club
Program Highlights & Opportunities: Ample research opportunities, dedicated and attentive faculty who work closely with students to help them succeed, strong emphasis on collaboration with faculty and with student peers, fostering close community of physicists-in-training
Major Requirements that Satisfy College Core Requirements:
- MAT 127: Calculus A (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Quantitative Reasoning)
- PHY 201/202/203/204 (Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Natural Science)
Language Required: Y
Math Placement Required: Y
Contact Info: physics@tcnj.edu, 609-771-2589
For additional information on the change of major process, please visit: physics.tcnj.edu
Advising Information: Advisors are chosen for incoming majors by department Chair based on students’ interests if possible. Advisors strive to meet with advisees on a regular basis, especially before class registration. Office hours are posted clearly in main office and communicated to advisees directly.

Undeclared – General

Department: Center for Student Success

Capacity Information: N/A this program is only open to incoming first year students. After students enter TCNJ they cannot internally transfer into the Undeclared – General major.
Students who are exploring potential majors and career paths are encouraged to utilize our Career Center’s Resources:
- Individual Career Counseling
- Focus 2 Assessment
- “What Can I Do with My Major?”