Collegiate High School Academic Pathways

The Business Administration Academic Pathway is designed for students who are interested in or considering pursuing a degree in business, accounting, entrepreneurship, or something similar. Students who complete this pathway are prepared for entry-level business roles or further academic study. The A.S. in Business Administration is an eligible 3+1 program.

Program Course Bank

Year 1: Foundation Courses - Typically completed during the Sophomore Year 

CISM101 – Introduction to Computers (4 cr.)*

ENGL101 – English Composition I (3 cr.)*

MATH103 – Statistics I (3 cr.)*

Year 2: Business Core Courses - Typically completed during the Junior Year

ACCT101 – Accounting I (4 cr.)

BUSN200 – Principles of Management  (3 cr.)

ECON101 – Principles of Economics (Macro) (3 cr.)*

Year 3: Specialization Courses - Typically completed the summer before Senior Year 

ACCT102 – Accounting II (4 cr.)

BUSN109 – Business Law I (3 cr.)

BUSN250 – Principles of Marketing (3 cr.)

Total credits: 30

*Courses marked with an asterisk satisfy General Education requirements

The Business Administration Certificate is designed to apply seamlessly toward the A.S. in Business Administration at RCSJ. 

Students may also apply these credits toward related RCSJ degrees in:

• Accounting
• Finance
• Digital Marketing
• Entrepreneurship
• Human Resource Management

Note: While all 30 credits are accepted, programs outside of the A.S. in Business Administration will require course substitutions. These will be approved on a case-by-case basis by the Dean of Business Studies.

The Elementary Education Academic Pathway is designed for students interested in or thinking about a degree in education. This pathway provides the general education necessary for students who are planning to complete an associate degree. The A.S. in Elementary Education is an eligible 3+1 program.

Program Course Bank

ENGL 101 English Composition I 

ENGL 102 English Composition II 

PSYC 102 Child Psychology 

EDUC 101 History of American Education 

HIST 201 US History I 

SOCI 102 Sociology of the Family OR GEGR 102 Cultural Geography

Total credits: 18

The Psychology Academic Pathway is designed for students interested in or thinking about a degree in Psychology, Behavioral Sciences, or Social Work. The A.S. in Psychology is an eligible 3+1 program.  

Program Course Bank

PSYC 101 General Psychology 

MATH 103 Statistics I 

MUSI 101 Music Appreciation or ARTS 101 Art Appreciation 

HIST 101 Western Civilization I 

PSYC 211 Psychology of Human Development

Total credits: 15

The Criminal Justice Academic Pathway is designed for students interested in or thinking about a degree in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Social Services, or Public Service. The A.S. in Criminal Justice is an eligible 3+1 program.

Program Course Bank

CRIM 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice
PSYC 101 General Psychology
MA TH 102 Statistics I
SOCI 104 Social Problems
CRIM 209 The Administration of Justice

Total credits: 15

The Justice Studies Academic Pathway is designed for students interested in or thinking about a degree in Justice Studies, Law Enforcement, Social Services, or Public Service. This pathway is aligned with our 2+2 Justice Studies, A.S. with Stockton University.

Program Course Bank

CRIM 209 The Administration of Justice 

PSYC 101 General Psychology 

MATH elective

PCAD 101 Public Administration 

SOCI 101 Introduction to Sociology

Total credits: 15 - 16