Dean's Message
Message from Dr. Moradi, Dean of the School of Health Sciences, Stockton University
Dear Prospective Students, Families, and Friends,
It is my honor to welcome you to the School of Health Sciences at Stockton University, an institution rooted in excellence, inclusivity, and a steadfast commitment to public service. Our school proudly aligns with Stockton’s mission to provide a quality education that cultivates engaged, lifelong learners prepared to thrive in an ever-changing, multicultural world.
Whether you're just beginning your college search or you're ready to take the next step in your education, I’m excited to introduce you to a place where passion meets purpose, and where your journey towards a rewarding healthcare career truly begins.
At Stockton University, School of Health Sciences, we are proud to offer a range of dynamic undergraduate and graduate programs, including Nursing, Physical Therapy, Public Health, Exercise Science, Communication Disorders, Occupational Therapy, and Health Sciences. These programs are led by a team of exceptional faculty who are not only experts in their fields but also deeply committed to your success.
What sets us apart? It starts with our state-of-the-art learning environments. From the John F. Scarpa Health Sciences Center on our Galloway campus to our Manahawkin Instructional Site and Speech and Hearing Clinic, our students have access to cutting-edge facilities, high-tech equipment, and hands-on learning spaces that mirror real-world healthcare settings.
You will train in modern classrooms, simulation labs with Manikin-based technology, clinical skills labs, and even a speech pathology lab and hearing examination studio. You will work with simulated and standardized patients to develop not just clinical expertise, but also the communication skills, empathy, humanism, and professionalism that make truly outstanding healthcare providers.
Our mission is clear: to prepare the next generation of compassionate, competent, and forward-thinking health professionals who are ready to lead and serve in a rapidly changing world. This is brought to life every day through our focus on experiential learning, interdisciplinary collaboration, and community engagement.
We believe deeply in diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we are committed to fostering a welcoming environment where students from all backgrounds can thrive. At Stockton, every student’s voice matters, and every journey is valued.
Whatever your interest in improving community health, advancing research, understanding the pathophysiology of disease and disorders, or delivering compassionate care, you will find a supportive and challenging academic home here. Our dedicated faculty will encourage you to think critically, act ethically, and grow both personally and professionally as you prepare to make a meaningful difference.
If you’re curious about how Stockton can help you achieve your goals, I encourage you to explore our website and join us for one of our open house events on the Galloway campus. Walk through our classrooms, speak with our faculty, ask questions, and picture yourself here. I think you will quickly see why so many students choose the School of Health Sciences at Stockton as their path to a fulfilling career.
I look forward to welcoming you to our community and to helping you shape the future of healthcare, one step at a time. You can reach us at HLTH.school@stockton.edu.
Warm regards,
Dr. Ali Moradi, MD. MPH, Dr.PH
Interim Dean, School of Health Sciences
School of Health Sciences
609.652.4501 (p)
HLTH.School@stockton.edu
