GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP — Students interested in earning a four-year degree in Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management can now complete their first three years of study at Ocean County College and transfer to Stockton University through an agreement signed by the schools Monday.
The 3+1 agreement offers a distinct pathway for students who complete their associate degree in Hospitality, Recreation & Tourism Management at Ocean County College to earn up to 90 credits that may be transferred to Stockton.
“Stockton is dedicated to empowering students to plan their full educational experience in a cost-effective way and delivering a direct transfer process,” Stockton President Joe Bertolino said. “Today, we are also proud to further our longtime Transfer Pathways agreement with Ocean County College.”
“At Ocean County College, we are committed to providing our students with the resources they need to achieve their goals, and we are excited to expand opportunities for them to seamlessly transfer to Stockton University to complete their degrees,” said Ocean County College President Pam Monaco. “The hospitality, recreation and tourism industries play a critical role in our community, offering great career prospects for our students. This expanded partnership between OCC and Stockton will facilitate the transfer process and make it even easier for students to launch their careers while filling this important need.”
During their third year at Ocean County College, students will take Stockton-level courses at the county college tuition rate. Then they will transfer their three years of coursework and complete their final year at Stockton at the four-year university’s tuition rate and earn a baccalaureate degree in Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management through Stockton’s School of Business.
“This collaborative model minimizes transfer risk and financial costs and sets our learners up for success,” said Warren Kleinsmith, dean of the Stockton School of Business.
“This new agreement not only underscores our dedication to Ocean’s students but also offers added flexibility while preserving the immersive experience students gain with us, ensuring they are professionally prepared upon graduation,” said Noel Criscione-Naylor, program chair of the Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management program.
Ocean County College students in the program will receive conditional dual admission to Stockton beginning their first year of an associated degree program. The benefits of that arrangement include joint advising with both Stockton and Ocean County College and availability to apply for designated scholarships.
In September, Stockton and OCC signed a separate agreement providing 3+1 opportunities for students majoring in Accounting, Marketing and Business Administration at OCC to transfer to Stockton’s School of Business and a 2+2 pathway for OCC’s Social Work major to Stockton’s School of Social and Behavioral Sciences.
For more information, contact Stockton University Admissions at 609-652-4261 or [email protected], or Ocean County College Admissions at 732-255-0482 or [email protected].
