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PRECOLLEGE PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
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Science Enrichment Program

(UMNDJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School)

Program began: 1997 - Students enrolled: 30 - Sponsored by: Health Career Opportunity Program (HCOP) grant, US

Department of Health and Human Services, HRSA, UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Contact Information:

Janice M. Johnson, M.D., Assistant Dean

675 Hoes lane, C-222

Piscataway, NJ 08854

Phone: (732) 235-2144

Fax: (732) 235-2121
Program Description:

The SEP is an intensive 6-week summer program initiated in 1997, which offers a curriculum including academic

courses, career information, and counseling. The academic courses include college biology lecture and

laboratory, SAT math and verbal review, expository writing, academic computing, and cognitive skills sessions to

enhance reading, writing, studying, and test-taking skills. The combination of courses is designed to expand

participants' academic abilities and help with the transition to college. Eligibility is based on the Health Career

Opportunity Program (HCOP) grants criteria for "educationally and economically disadvantaged students." All eligible

students will be reviewed by the SEP admission committee.
Location of Program Services:

College campus
Sources of students served by the program:

Typical Grade Level(s) on Entry: 11th and 12th grades

School District: New Brunswick, Perth Amboy, Plainfield, Trenton and Elizabeth

County or City Served: Mercer, Middlesex, Union Counties

Region served: Central and Northern NJ
Program Services (Academic):

Computer

Accelerated

Study

Reading/Writing

Math/Science

Critical Thinking

Grade - Attendance
Program Services (Other):

Visits/Tours

Fairs

Awareness

Career Counseling

Mentoring

Personal Counseling

Cultural Activities
Program Operation:

Program Cycle (Summer or Academic): Summer

During School Hours
Special populations targeted by the program:

Low income

Academic Performance - Mid - High

High School Students

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