School of Health Sciences Orientation and Registration
Margaret Slusser, Ph.D., RN
Dean, School of Health Sciences
Welcome to the School of Health Sciences (HLTH)!
609-652-4501
The School of Health Sciences is home to four undergraduate majors, two minors and six graduate programs. Our undergraduate programs prepare students to pursue graduate study in clinical disciplines including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and communications disorders (speech therapy), as well as non-clinical programs such as public health, exercise science, and healthcare administration. Our interdisciplinary curriculum will provide you with opportunities to learn across disciplines.
Health Science faculty work closely with you to learn about healthcare structure, and delivery. Depending on your program of study, opportunities to observe health care in practice, participate in service-learning and internships are threaded throughout the curriculum.
Registration
The following videos will explain and provide you with an overview on how to use Degree Works to register for classes.
If you have not already done so, please watch both videos before attending your registration session.
Degree Works: Your Guide to Graduation
Learn about the overall academic curriculum, degree audit system and other important information.
Step-by-Step Registering Using Degree Works
This video will show you how to use your Degree Works and the GoPortal to register for classes.
Transfer students are unique. Each student arrives to Stockton at a different point in the journey toward degree completion. Therefore, it is important to review your Degree Works while selecting courses. Before starting the registration process, review our course selection guide. This guide offers suggestions on how to build your schedule.
Students enrolled in majors requiring science courses will need to be eligible to take pre-Calculus before taking biology or chemistry at Stockton. One of the following conditions must be met to be considered pre-calculus ready:
- Math SAT score of 570 or higher OR;
- ACT Math Score of 24 or higher OR;
- Elementary Algebra Accuplacer: 76 and above OR;
- Next-Generation Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra and Statistics (QAS) Accuplacer: 256 and above OR;
- Successful completion of college level Algebra with a grade of “C” or higher (course may be taken at Stockton or another institution).
Students must meet the math requirement even if they have successfully completed chemistry or biology at their previous institution.
Students who have satisfied the math requirement may register Chemistry I or Biology I.
TAKING SCIENCE AT STOCKTON CRITERIA:
- Students who meet one of the conditions above may take chemistry or biology at Stockton.
However, students who plan to take Biology or Chemistry courses at Stockton are strongly encouraged to take MATH 1100, Pre-Calculus, before registering for these courses. Alternatively, students may consider registering for Pre-Calculus concurrently with Biology or Chemistry.
Successful completion of chemistry is required before taking Anatomy and Physiology.
Anatomy and Physiology: Students must take Anatomy & Physiology I and Anatomy & Physiology II at the same school. Therefore, if Anatomy & Physiology I was completed at another school, the student should return to that school and complete Anatomy & Physiology II.
- Pre-Physical Therapy students and those interested in Physician Assistant studies should enroll in BIOL 2150 Principles of Physiology and BIOL 2180 Human Anatomy.
Pre-Calculus:
Students interested in Physical Therapy must take Physics.
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PHYS 2110 Physics for Life Science I / PHYS 2115 Physics for Life Science I Lab
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PHYS 2120 Physics for Life Science II / PHYS 2125 Physics for Life Science II Lab
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MATH 1100 Pre-Calculus is a prerequisite for Physics.
Course Selection:
Most courses at Stockton are four-credit courses. Students must enroll in 12 credits (three courses) to be full-time. The typical course-load at Stockton is 16 credits (four courses). Therefore, students are encouraged to register for 16 credits per term to ensure timely progression trough the curriculum.
Flat Rate Tuition: Undergraduate students taking between 12 and 20 credits in the Fall or Spring term are charged a flat rate tuition. However, to support a successful transition to Stockton, it is suggested that students enroll in a maximum of 16 credits during their first semester.
How to Print Schedule to PDF
This short video will show you how to save your schedule to a PDF.
Suggested Courses:
Bachelor of Science in Health Science (BSHS) Majors:
- HLTH 1101 Introduction to Health Sciences
- HLTH 2305 Statistics for Health Science (if statistics was not completed at previous school with a grade of “C” or higher).
- HLTH 1241 Medical Terminology (if Medical Terminology was not completed at previous school with a grade of “C” or higher).
- Science course:
- Refer to Degree Works for the specific science courses needed for your concentration. Remember students must register for the lecture and lab of science course concurrently before clicking “register (e.g. BIOL 1200 and BIOL 1205 must both be selected before clicking register in the registration screen).
- A fourth course:
- General Studies course (review Degree Works for specific General Studies requirements).
- Program cognate (refer to Degree Works for cognates for specific major or concentration).
- A course in chosen minor (if appropriate).
Exercise Science Majors:
- EXSC 1101 Principles of Health Behaviors
- EXSC 1102 First Aid, CPR & Athletic Training
- Science course:
- Refer to Degree Works for the specific science courses needed for your concentration. Remember students must register for the lecture and lab of science course concurrently before clicking “register (e.g. BIOL 1200 and BIOL 1205 must both be selected before clicking register in the registration screen).
- A fourth course:
- General Studies course (review Degree Works for specific General Studies requirements).
- Program cognate (refer to Degree Works for cognates for specific major or concentration).
- A course in chosen minor (if appropriate).
Public Health Majors:
- PUBH 1200 Introduction to Public Health
- PUBH 2530 Basic Environmental Health
- A program cognate or course within concentration ( refer to Degree Works for appropriate courses).
- A fourth course:
- General Studies course (review Degree Works for specific General Studies requirements).
- Program cognate (refer to Degree Works for cognates for specific major or concentration).
- A course in chosen minor (if appropriate).
Students are encouraged to have their schedule reviewed by faculty or staff at the conclusion of registration.
Your Roadmap to Register for Courses
Please watch this video to understand which course you should register for during your freshman year. If you have any questions, your advisor will be happy to assist you during your virtaul orientaiton. Click the "What Should I Take" button below to download a step-by-step guide on each course you should take. To download the PowerPoint presentation from the video , click "Road Map Presentation"
Step 1: Do you need to take a course in the FRST program?
You received a letter about this and its also located at the top of your Degree Works. It is either white, blue, or goldenrod. If you need to take a FIRST class, schedule that first. Some FRST courses will count for other Stockton requirements, depending on which class(es) you need to take. If you received a goldenrod paper you need to take an Accuplacer test to determine which math you are eligible to take.
Step 2: You need to take a freshman seminar course.
If you were told to enroll in FRST 1002 Readings, that is your freshman seminar. If you are not placed into a FRST seminar, go through the listing of Freshman Seminars and select a first choice and two alternate choices. Freshman Seminar courses help you meet the General Studies requirements at Stockton. Don’t choose a course based on your major! Choose something that looks interesting to you that will help you learn about other areas of study. You may only register for 1 freshman seminar course!
Step 3: During your freshman year (Fall-Spring) you need to take:
A Writing Course (W1). If you were placed into a FRST Writing course, that is your Writing Course. If not, choose a course that is a W1 course. (note: FRST here means a section especially for freshmen)
Here are some examples:
- FRST 2120-RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION. There are multiple sections of this class at various days and times. (Look up in computer lab)
- FRST 2131 OR GAH 2116-ARGUMENT AND PERSUASION in Arts and Humanities There are multiple sections of this class at various days and times. (Look up in computer lab)
- GEN 2240- INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH. (Recommended for BSHS students, good foundational course for HLTH 3411-Writing and Editing for Health Sciences) There are multiple sections of this class at various days and times. (Look up in computer lab)
- FRST 2151 OR GSS 2121 -ARGUMENT AND PERSUASION IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES. There are multiple sections of this class at various days and times. (look up in computer lab)Press Enter to add more content
If you do not take a writing course this semester, you need to take a Quantitative Course (Q1).
Here are some suggestions:
- If you were placed into Developmental Math or Quantitative Reasoning, then you must take that course.
- For Developmental Math FRST 1103 you must select the same lecture and lab sections. If you enroll in FRST 1103-003 you must also enroll in the lab section FRST 1703-003.
- If you are confident in your mathematics skills (and not placed into a required class):
- CSIS 1206-STATISTICS There are multiple sections of this class at various days and times. (Some sections are restricted to certain majors.) This can count for HLTH 2305, Statistics for Health Professionals
- If you are less confident in your math skills (and not placed into Developmental Math
or Quantitative Reasoning), consider:
- FRST 2310 ALGEBRAIC PROBLEM SOLVING, GNM 2310 ALGEBRAIC PROBLEM SOLVING, OR GNM 1126 INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA. There are multiple sections of each class at various days and times. (Look up in computer lab). This also satisfies a W2 requirement.Press Enter to add more content
So… Now you should have scheduled:
- A Freshman Seminar
- Either a Writing (W1) or a Quantitative (Q1) Class (Some students in required courses may have scheduled both).
A fulltime load is 12 credits (usually 3 Stockton courses).
The average student load at Stockton is 16 credits (usually 4 courses).
Step 4: Choose two more courses:
As a freshman, you are limited to courses with course numbers in the 1000s or 2000 (e.g. PSYC 1100). Some courses may have pre-requisites or co-requisites or be restricted to students in certain programs. Read the course descriptions.
Consider (any combination of the following):
1. An Introductory Coursein the major or a cognate course (course related to the major).
Health Science (BSHS):
- HLTH 1101 Intro to Health Science
- HLTH 1241 Medical Terminology
- PRE-Comm. Disorders only: HLTH 1103 A&P of Speech and Hearing Mech
- PRE-PT: CHEM 2110/2115 or BIOL 1200/1205
Exercise Science (EXSC):
- EXSC 1101 Principles of Health Behaviors
- EXSC 1102 First aid, CPR, Athletic Training
- CHEM 2110/2115 or BIOL 1200/1205
Public Health (PUBH):
- PUBH 1200 Intro to Public Health
- PUBH 2432 Contemporary Health Issues
2. An additional General Studies Course. You will need eight of these before you graduate! These courses start with the letters (acronyms):
- GEN
- GAH
- GNM
- GSS
Freshmen cannot enroll in GIS courses (you will take one later) or courses numbered 3000 or higher (e.g. PSYC 3323)
3. An “at some distance” course. At some distance courses allow you to learn about topics outside of your major. For example, a Health Sciences major might take a course in Dance, Marine Biology, Philosophy, or Sociology. You will need at least four of these to graduate.
Zoom Advising Session Tips
Please read these tips before beginning your Zoom advising session. For instructions on logging on, controls and what to expect during Orientation, please access the document below.
- When signing into your Zoom session please use both your first and last name as it appears in your acceptance letter.
- Position your camera properly
- Make sure that your camera is in a stable position and focused at eye level, if possible. Doing so helps create a more direct sense of engagement with other participants.
- Limit distractions
- You can make it easier to focus on the meeting by turning off notifications, closing or minimizing running apps, and muting your smartphone.
- Have a piece of paper and a pen readily available in order to take notes and recommendations from your advisor
- Have good lighting on your face so you can be seen clearly
- Have a plain background and avoid a lot of backlight or sitting in front of a window
- Have your video on unless you are experiencing connection issues
- If you haven’t used Zoom before click the link to download Zoom prior to the day of
the meeting
- Familiarize yourself with any features you may need to use on the day
- Mute/unmute microphone, stop/start video, screenshare etc.
- Familiarize yourself with any features you may need to use on the day
If this is your first time using Zoom, you can access a Test Meeting at https://zoom.us/test. If you encounter any issues or have any questions about accessing Zoom, please contact the IT Services Help Desk at 609-652-4309 or by e-mail at helpdesk@stockton.edu
Issues with Registration
What to do should you receive a Pre-Req, Test Score Error or any other issues with registering for a HLTH courses (Course Acronyms: EXSC, HLTH, NURS, PUBH, NURS, and other 'G' courses taught by HLTH faculty):
Prerequisite (Pre-req) Error: A course that is required as a prior condition to complete another course.
- Carefully double check the requirements for the course through the Prerequisites tab on course catalog.
- If you have transferred in AP credits or classes from another institution that meet the prerequisite requirement, you will need an override. If you do not see the transferred credits on your Degree Works, you must have an official transcript sent to Stockton from previous institution or College Board as soon as possible.
- Complete the HLTH Student Issues Form.
- Once you are issued the override, you will be able to register for the course.
Corequisite (Co-req) Error
A corequisite is course or other requirement that a student must take at the same time as another course or requirement.
You will receive a corequisite error if you do not register for the other course requirement at the same time. Go back to Search Results in Registration tab and select a corequisite course that fits your schedule, then resubmit.
Major Restriction Error
A major restricted course is course that is resereed for specific majors only.
Example: certain sections of CSIS 1206 Statistics are reserved for Business Majors Only. If you encounter a major restriction, try to register for a different section of the course. When you click on the course title and the box pops up with the course information, you can click on restrictions to view them.
Test Score Error
You did not meet the prerequisite grade requirement. **There are exceptions to this error**
You will receive this error if you did not meet the prerequisite grade requirement for a course. Please review the prerequisites carefully in the course catalog as there are certain courses that allow a prerequisite to be taken concurrently (e.g., you may take pre-calculus MATH 1100 with BIOL 1200/05 Cells & Molecules). If a course allows for a prerequiste to be taken concurrently, you must register for the courses at the same time.
In some cases, you may have transferred in credits (AP or course credit) that meet the prerequisite requirement, however, is not being recognized by the system. In these cases, you must contact Cynthia McCloskey (Cynthia.McCloskey@stockton.edu) in Academic Advising immediately for assistance either through email or telephone.
Registration FAQs
The HLTH Administrative Office is located in HSC-215 and ready to assist you.
Registration related issues including overrides should be directed to Danielle Martin by filling out the Student Issues Form below or at hlth.school@stockton.edu.
Program specific questions should be directed to the program coordinator (see Questions about programs/program coordinators).
Cynthia McCloskey, Associate Director of Academic Advising for Health Sciences
Degree Works is a tool for you to use in advising sessions with your Preceptor. It is not designed to take the place of meetings with your Preceptor. Your Preceptor is extremely valuable to you in interpreting the results of your Degree Works and making future course selections. Degree Works can provide you with:
- A comprehensive semester-by-semester course planner
- Look-Ahead features for future courses
- What-If evaluations for other majors and minors
- GPA Calculators
- Training videos can be found on the Academic Advising - Degree Works and Registration page.
Students looking to declare a Health Science major should fill out the form below and can ask the advisors and staff for assistance during their orientation.
Should a student want to declare a Health Science major after their orientation they will need to fill out the form below and meet with Cynthia McCloskey (Cynthia.McCloskey@stockton.edu). Please note that some of the science courses required within the Health Science curriculum require specific SAT, ACT or accuplacer scores.
Some students will be exempt from math placement testing. Please view our Placement Testing page for more details.
Students with a SAT Math score below 570, ACT Math score below 24, or no SAT/ACT scores must first take the Next-Generation Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra and Statistics Accuplacer (QAS) test to further refine math placement. The College Board retired the Elementary Algebra test as of January 2019, but those results are still applicable.
Performance on the QAS test may also qualify students to take the Advanced Algebra and Functions Accuplacer (AAF) test for those students who desire to test into MATH 1100 - Precalculus or MATH 2215 - Calculus I.
Detailed mathematics course information can be found on the Academic Advising website.
Every student has to take a Freshman Seminar, W and a Q course within their first year as a Stockton student. Students with questions about their placement or courses should contact Pam Cross at 609-652-4441 or pam.cross@stockton.edu
Program specific questions may be directed to the program coordinator. Program coordinators supervise the execution of the program and ensure faculty members have everything they need to complete their courses. The program coordinator position is held by a faculty member for two years.
Undergraduate
Exercise Sciences
Coordinator: Kelly Dougherty
Email: Kelly.Dougherty@stockton.edu
Health Sciences
Coordinator: Luis Garcia
Email: Luis.Garcia@stockton.edu
Nursing
Coordinator: Rose Scaffidi
Email: Rose.Scaffidi@stockton.edu
Accelerated Nursing
Sub-Coordinator: Mark Adelung
Email: Mark.Adelung@stockton.edu
Public Health
Coordinator: Tara Crowell
Email: Tara.Crowell@stockton.edu
Health Sciences/M.S. Physician Assistant
Coordinator: Kerri Sowers
Email: Kerri.Sowers@stockton.edu
Minors
Holistic Health
Coordinator: Mary Lou Galantino
Public Health
Coordinator: Tara Crowell
Email: Tara.Crowell@stockton.edu
Courses will become available within Blackboard on the first day of the academic semester.
Blackboard Learn 9.1 is Stockton’s main learning management system (LMS). Every registered course will have a Blackboard account. The tutorials found on the ITS page will give you an overview of the system and explain how to login and access your courses.
If you wish to change your major or concentration, please email advising@stockton.edu. You can also call advising at 609.652.4504. The Center for Academic Advising can assist changing your major or concentration.
During your advising session we can help you change to a new major if you desire and assist you with registering for appropriate courses.
