The Applied Physics - Astronomy Option program is offered by New Jersey Institute of Technology. The mission of the College of Science and Liberal Arts (CSLA) is to address the complexities of modern life at the intersection of science, technology and human values, and to provide the intellectual foundations necessary to understand and analyze them. CSLA is dedicated to instruction that develops fundamental principles, informed and enriched by research that encourages innovation, enabling students to formulate significant questions, think analytically, offer creative solutions, and communicate them effectively.

CSLA faculty and students are at the forefront of many national research activities, from solar astronomy to mathematical modeling. CSLA provides students with skill sets for professional success that include literacy in the mathematical, physical and biological sciences as well as traditional liberal arts disciplines. CSLA partners with departments throughout the university to explore emerging frontiers and expand interdisciplinary initiatives in such areas as genomics, robotics, mathematical biology, nanotechnology and environmental science.