Edison and Howard Halls

Edison Hall is home to the School of Science and a center of advanced facilities including computer labs, wet labs, classrooms, and faculty offices. Here, students engage in state-of-the-art learning environments, participating in grant-funded projects and a broad selection of individual and team research opportunities offered year-round, and through the Summer Research Program. Edison Hall is also home to the Department of Criminal Justice and other programs like Homeland Security, Monmouth’s Urban Coast Institute, and the Information Management division.

James and Marlene Howard Hall is where you’ll find a mix of programs from the School of Science and the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, along with state-of-the-art computer labs and classrooms, and the Math Learning Center.

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Monmouth University Tour: Edison Science Building

Exterior side view of Edison Hall, with students walking in front and a cherry blossom tree framing one side of the image.

Exterior view of the back of Edison Hall in the fall, with yellow and orange leaves on trees lining the building.

Three people standing in an open classroom, with one controlling two small robots with a remote controller.

A professor and three students all in white lab coats and protective eyewear working with equipment in an Edison Hall laboratory.

Department of Chemistry and Physics

Department of Psychology

Department of Biology

Information Management (IM)

Criminal Justice

Urban Coast Institute (UCI)

Marine and Environmental Biology and Policy (MEBP)

Department of History and Anthropology

🧑‍🔬 Department of Chemistry and Physics

The Department of Chemistry and Physics provides a cohesive and stimulating learning environment where students explore core concepts in the physical sciences. Small class sizes and an open-door policy enable faculty to establish personalized connections with students, promoting student-faculty research.

📝 Department of Psychology

The Department of Psychology is based here, giving students the chance to work on faculty research projects, present at academic conferences, and even co-author publications. We focus on skill development and hands-on, real-world experiences to build employable skills and allow students to pursue their career and life goals. Psychology majors conduct stimulating research to plan, complete, and present a major project, cultivate the abilities to reason scientifically, exercise ethical responsibility, and collaborate with diverse populations.

🧬 Department of Biology

The Department of Biology emphasizes experiential learning through laboratory exercises, field experiences, and the opportunity to participate in biological research, internships, and cooperative education programs. The department offers a concentration in Molecular Cell Physiology and a Bachelor of Science in Marine and Environmental Biology and Policy.

🌐 Information Management (IM)

Information Management (IM) is comprised of three areas—Information Operations, Information Support, and Information Security. IM oversees student, faculty, and staff access, providing technology leadership, expertise, solutions, and services such as instructional design, telecommunications, and multimedia services.

⚖️ Criminal Justice

The Department of Criminal Justice offers a balanced perspective on the study and practices of the criminal justice system. Students learn from experienced faculty who have worked as researchers, psychologists, attorneys, and law enforcement officials.
The department offers degrees in Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, and our unique
dual degree program with Social Work.

Pre-Law

Monmouth’s Pre-Law Club serves as the central information clearinghouse for all students interested in attending law school and learning more about the legal profession. The club meets regularly throughout the year and facilitates numerous law-related events, such as guest speakers, Monmouth alumni, and law student roundtables and visits from law school representatives. Meetings cover a range of topics, such as how to best prepare for law school.

🥼 Urban Coast Institute (UCI)

The Urban Coast Institute (UCI), located within the School of Science, is a Center of Distinction at Monmouth University. UCI serves as a forum for research, education, and collaborative efforts dedicated to the stewardship of coastal ecosystems. Students have unique opportunities to study significant environmental issues both on campus and at the beach, just one mile away.

🌊 Marine and Environmental Biology and Policy (MEBP)

The Bachelor of Science in Marine and Environmental Biology and Policy (MEBP) program is designed for students passionate about nature and the environment, and seeking an immersive, hands-on undergraduate experience. The multidisciplinary MEBP program builds a strong foundation in the sciences and equips students with the skills to address environmental issues and manage natural resources.

🏛️ Department of History and Anthropology

Monmouth’s Bachelor of Arts programs in History and Anthropology encourages students to examine history through multiple lenses, provides students with a broad understanding of humanity, and offers a specifically designed curriculum to have students dig deeper into areas that pique their curiosity.

We provide students with the opportunity to personalize their degree and truly pursue their curiosities and interests. Students in the History and Anthropology program can amplify their degree by adding a minor involving specific interests, including African Diaspora Studies, Philosophy, Archaeology, Geography, Race and Ethnic Studies, Public History, Religious Studies, Philosophy and Religious Studies, or Geographic Information Systems.