Rutgers at Brookdale Community College
Your Rutgers Degree Starts at Brookdale
Brookdale Community College is a Rutgers transfer partner in Monmouth County in central New Jersey, providing accessible, high-quality education with clear pathways to earning a Rutgers degree. Students benefit from strong academic support and seamless transfer planning throughout their journey.
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Rutgers at Brookdale Community College Contact Information
Rutgers at Brookdale Community College is located in Larrison Hall 201, 765 Newman Springs Rd, Lincroft, NJ 07738. Hours are Monday through Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Friday appointments are available from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Meet the Staff
Joe Walsh
Lorraine Mitsiopoulos
Marie Jones
Transfer Guidelines by Degree Program
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Students pursuing the Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration at Brookdale Community College are affiliated with Rutgers University–Camden and the Rutgers School of Business–Camden.
Recommended Courses
Before enrolling in the program at Brookdale Community College (Lincroft), students are encouraged to complete the following courses:
- ECON105 – Macroeconomics
- ECON106 – Microeconomics
- ACCT101 and ACCT102 – Principles of Accounting I and II (both courses must be completed to receive Rutgers Financial Accounting credit)
- MATH131 – Statistics (ECON225 is also acceptable)
- MATH153 or MATH156 – Precalculus or Math for Management
- COMP129 – Introduction to Computers
- BUSI221 – Business Law (recommended, not required)
Degree and Program Requirements
- Complete these courses as part of—or in addition to—an associate degree program.
- An Associate in Arts (A.A.) or Associate in Science (A.S.) degree is required for admission.
- Students with an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) or another type of degree may not be eligible and should speak with a Rutgers–Brookdale advisor before applying.
Transfer and Admission Guidelines
- You may transfer up to 60 credits from a New Jersey community college toward your degree at Rutgers University–Camden.
- You must earn a C or better in a course for it to be eligible for transfer credit.
- Students who have not completed all recommended courses may still be considered for admission but should speak with a Rutgers–Brookdale advisor before applying.
Course Format
Courses are offered in a mix of in-person (Lincroft campus) and online formats. Students should be comfortable taking some courses online.
Ready to Apply?
Apply to Rutgers using the Rutgers Application.
Important: Students applying to a Rutgers program at a partner community college must use the Rutgers Application. Do not apply through the Common App.
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Students pursuing the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice at Brookdale Community College are affiliated with Rutgers University–New Brunswick and the School of Arts and Sciences.
Required and Recommended Courses
Before enrolling in the program at Brookdale Community College (Lincroft), students should complete the following required and recommended courses:
Required
- CRJU101 – Introduction to Criminal Justice (required)
Recommended
- CRJU125 – Police Role in the Community
- CRJU127 – Introduction to Corrections
- CRJU151 – Introduction to Criminology
- SOCI101 – Introduction to Sociology
Degree and Program Requirements
- Complete these courses as part of—or in addition to—an associate degree program.
- An Associate in Arts (A.A.) or Associate in Science (A.S.) degree is required for admission.
- Students with an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) or another type of degree may not be eligible and should speak with a Rutgers–Brookdale advisor before applying.
- A minor is required for this program.
Transfer and Admission Guidelines
- You may transfer up to 60 credits from a New Jersey community college.
- You may transfer up to 90 total credits from a combination of community colleges and four-year institutions.
- You must earn a C or better in a course for it to be eligible for transfer credit.
Course Format
Courses are offered in a mix of in-person (Lincroft campus), online, and hybrid formats. Students should be comfortable taking some courses online.
Ready to Apply?
Apply to Rutgers using the Rutgers Application.
Important: Students applying to a Rutgers program at a partner community college must use the Rutgers Application. Do not apply through the Common App.
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Students pursuing the Bachelor of Science in Health Administration at Brookdale Community College are affiliated with Rutgers University–New Brunswick and the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy.
Required and Recommended Courses
Before enrolling in the program at Brookdale Community College (Lincroft), students should complete the following required and recommended courses:
Required
- ENG122 – English Composition II (required)
- One of the following statistics courses (required):
- MATH131 – Statistics
- ECON225 – Business Statistics
- PSYC247 – Quantitative Methods in Psychology
Recommended
- ACCT101 and ACCT102 – Principles of Accounting I and II (recommended; both courses must be completed to receive Rutgers Financial Accounting credit)
Degree and Program Requirements
- Complete these courses as part of—or in addition to—an associate degree program.
- An Associate in Arts (A.A.) or Associate in Science (A.S.) degree is required for admission.
- The Associate in Business Administration at Brookdale is the recommended pathway because it includes many of the courses listed above.
- Students completing an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree may still be considered for admission but will need to complete additional general education requirements after transferring to Rutgers.
Transfer and Admission Guidelines
- You may transfer up to 60 credits from a New Jersey community college toward your degree at Rutgers University–New Brunswick.
- You must earn a C or better in a course for it to be eligible for transfer credit.
- A minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA is recommended for admission.
Advising Support
If you have completed or are pursuing an A.A.S. degree or have questions about meeting the program requirements, speak with a Rutgers–Brookdale advisor before applying to review your transfer eligibility and any additional general education requirements.
Course Format
This program is currently offered fully online. In-person courses may be offered at the Lincroft campus based on student interest and enrollment.
Ready to Apply?
Apply to Rutgers using the Rutgers Application.
Important: Students applying to a Rutgers program at a partner community college must use the Rutgers Application. Do not apply through the Common App.
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Students pursuing the Bachelor of Science in Labor and Employment Relations at Brookdale Community College are affiliated with Rutgers University–New Brunswick and the School of Management and Labor Relations.
Recommended Courses
Before enrolling in the program at Brookdale Community College (Lincroft), students are encouraged to complete the courses listed below based on their associate degree.
For A.A. or A.S. degree students:
- MATH131 – Statistics or ECON225 – Business Statistics
For A.A.S. degree students:
- ENGL122 – English Composition: Writing and Research
- MATH136 or another credit-bearing math course
Degree and Program Requirements
- Complete these courses as part of—or in addition to—an associate degree program.
- An Associate in Arts (A.A.), Associate in Science (A.S.), or Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree is required for admission.
Transfer and Admission Guidelines
- You may transfer up to 60 credits from a New Jersey community college.
- You may transfer up to 90 total credits from a combination of community colleges and four-year institutions.
- You must earn a C or better in a course for it to be eligible for transfer credit.
Advising Support
If you have questions about which courses to complete based on your associate degree, speak with a Rutgers–Brookdale advisor before applying to review your transfer pathway.
Course Format
Courses are offered in a mix of in-person (Lincroft campus) and online formats. Students should be comfortable taking some courses online.
Ready to Apply?
Apply to Rutgers using the Rutgers Application.
Important: Students applying to a Rutgers program at a partner community college must use the Rutgers Application. Do not apply through the Common App.
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Students pursuing the Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies at Brookdale Community College are affiliated with Rutgers University–Camden and University College–Camden.
Recommended Courses
Before enrolling in the program at Brookdale Community College (Lincroft), students are encouraged to complete the following courses:
- MATH136 – Mathematics for the Liberal Arts or another credit-bearing math course
- Two semesters of a foreign language
- SOCI101 – Introduction to Sociology
- PSYCH105 – Introduction to Psychology I or PSYCH106 – Introduction to Psychology II
Degree and Program Requirements
- Complete these courses as part of—or in addition to—an associate degree program.
- An Associate in Arts (A.A.), Associate in Science (A.S.), or Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree is required for admission.
Transfer and Admission Guidelines
- You may transfer up to 60 credits from a New Jersey community college.
- You must earn a C or better in a course for it to be eligible for transfer credit.
- A minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA is recommended for admission.
- Students who have not completed all recommended courses may still be considered for admission but should speak with a Rutgers–Brookdale advisor before applying.
Advising Support
If you have not completed all recommended courses or have questions about your associate degree pathway, speak with a Rutgers–Brookdale advisor before applying to review your transfer eligibility.
Course Format
Courses are offered in a mix of in-person (Lincroft campus) and online formats. Students should be comfortable taking some courses online.
Ready to Apply?
Apply to Rutgers using the Rutgers Application.
Important: Students applying to a Rutgers program at a partner community college must use the Rutgers Application. Do not apply through the Common App.
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Students pursuing the Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at Brookdale Community College are affiliated with Rutgers University–Camden and University College–Camden.
Recommended Courses
Before enrolling in the program at Brookdale Community College (Lincroft), students are encouraged to complete the following courses:
- POLI101 – Introduction to Political Science (strongly recommended)
- MATH136 – Mathematics for the Liberal Arts or another credit-bearing math course (highly recommended)
- Two semesters of a foreign language (highly recommended)
Degree and Program Requirements
- Complete these courses as part of—or in addition to—an associate degree program.
- An Associate in Arts (A.A.) or Associate in Science (A.S.) degree is required for admission.
- Students with an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Paralegal Studies are encouraged to apply.
- Students with other A.A.S. degrees or other types of associate degrees may not be eligible and should speak with a Rutgers–Brookdale advisor before applying.
Transfer and Admission Guidelines
- You may transfer up to 60 credits from a New Jersey community college.
- You must earn a C or better in a course for it to be eligible for transfer credit.
- Students who have not completed all recommended courses may still be considered for admission but should speak with a Rutgers–Brookdale advisor before applying.
Advising Support
If you have an associate degree other than an A.A., A.S., or A.A.S. in Paralegal Studies, or have not completed the recommended courses, speak with a Rutgers–Brookdale advisor before applying to review your transfer eligibility.
Course Format
Courses are offered in a mix of in-person (Lincroft campus) and online formats. Students should be comfortable taking some courses online.
Ready to Apply?
Apply to Rutgers using the Rutgers Application.
Important: Students applying to a Rutgers program at a partner community college must use the Rutgers Application. Do not apply through the Common App.
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Students pursuing the Bachelor of Science in Public Health at Brookdale Community College are affiliated with Rutgers University–New Brunswick and the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy.
Required and Recommended Courses
Before enrolling in the program at Brookdale Community College (Lincroft), students should complete the following required and recommended courses:
Required
- One statistics course (required)
- MATH131
- ECON225
- PSYC247
Recommended
- One biology course (recommended)
- BIOL101 – General Biology
- BIOL111 – Human Anatomy & Physiology I
- One chemistry course (recommended)
- CHEM116
- CHEM136
- CHEM101 and CHEM102
- PBHL105 – Introduction to Public Health (recommended)
- PBHL205 – Issues in Disaster Management (recommended)
Degree and Program Requirements
- Complete these courses as part of—or in addition to—an associate degree program.
- An Associate in Arts (A.A.), Associate in Science (A.S.), or Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree is required for admission.
Transfer and Admission Guidelines
- You may transfer up to 60 credits from a New Jersey community college toward your degree at Rutgers University–New Brunswick.
- You may transfer up to 90 total credits from a combination of community colleges and four-year institutions.
- You must earn a C or better in a course for it to be eligible for transfer credit.
Advising Support
If you have questions about completing the required courses or how your associate degree will transfer, speak with a Rutgers–Brookdale advisor before applying to review your transfer eligibility.
Course Format
Courses are offered in a mix of in-person (Lincroft campus), online, and hybrid formats. Students should be comfortable taking some courses online.
Ready to Apply?
Apply to Rutgers using the Rutgers Application.
Important: Students applying to a Rutgers program at a partner community college must use the Rutgers Application. Do not apply through the Common App.
- One statistics course (required)
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Students pursuing the Bachelor of Arts in Social Work at Brookdale Community College are affiliated with Rutgers University–Newark and University College–Newark.
Required and Recommended Courses
Before enrolling in the program at Brookdale Community College (Lincroft), students should complete the following required and recommended courses:
Required
- PSYC106 – Introduction to Psychology II (required)
- SOCI101 – Introduction to Sociology (required)
Recommended
- PSYC111 – Introduction to Human Services and PSYC212 – Community Agencies & Human Services (linked courses; strongly recommended)
- POLI105 – American National Government (strongly recommended)
- BIOL108 – Human Biology (strongly recommended)
Degree and Program Requirements
- Complete these courses as part of—or in addition to—an associate degree program.
- An Associate in Arts (A.A.) or Associate in Science (A.S.) degree is required for admission.
- Students completing an A.A. in areas such as social science may also apply under current curriculum guidelines.
- Students with an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) or another type of degree are not eligible for admission to the off-campus Social Work program.
- A minor or secondary concentration is required for this program.
Transfer and Admission Guidelines
- You may transfer up to 60 credits from a New Jersey community college toward your degree at Rutgers University–Newark.
- You may transfer up to 90 total credits from a combination of community colleges and four-year institutions.
- You must earn a C or better in a course for it to be eligible for transfer credit.
Advising Support
If you have questions about your associate degree pathway, required coursework, or transfer eligibility, speak with the manager of off-campus programs or a Rutgers–Brookdale advisor before applying.
Course Format
Courses are offered in a mix of in-person (Lincroft campus), online, and hybrid formats. Students should be comfortable taking some courses online.
Ready to Apply?
Apply to Rutgers using the Rutgers Application.
Important: Students applying to a Rutgers program at a partner community college must use the Rutgers Application. Do not apply through the Common App.