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Whether you are considering a new career, moving up or moving on, seeking new job skills, or enhancing expertise, online degree programs from William Paterson University can help you grow both personally and professionally.
WP Online programs provide a supportive and challenging environment that gives you the skills you need for success. This broad portfolio of affordable and flexible programs enables you to make a smart investment in your future.
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Geographic and Educational Overview
William Paterson University of New Jersey is located in New Jersey
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- Tuition Aid Grant (TAG): Up to $12,938 annually
Top Career Pathways in New Jersey:
- Entry Level: Clinical Research Coordinator ($65,000)
- Mid Level: Project Manager ($95,000)
- Senior Level: Research Director ($160,000+)
- Required Education: BS Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Certifications: PMP, SOCRA
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Art & Liberal Arts
Expand your knowledge of the world through this interdisciplinary course of study in communications, humanities, social sciences, health sciences, and business. The rigorous, inquiry-based program has a flexible online format making it ideal for working adults interested in a broad undergraduate education. It capitalizes on the existing strengths of adult learners, allowing you to tailor your education to fit your skills, development needs, and interests. By selecting two tracks as major areas of study, you will gain knowledge to enhance your existing career or pivot to new opportunities.
Students must be 4 years post-high school or 2 years post-high school and have earned 60 or more college credits.
Business
Earn your Bachelor of Arts in Communication online to gain the foundational, theoretical, and practical expertise you need to master verbal, written, and interpersonal communication. Tailor your program to your career goals with elective coursework options in public relations, organizational communication, social media, and more. Plus, benefit from knowledgeable communication instructors and a hands-on capstone experience featuring your choice of an internship or career development course.
Students must be 4 years post-high school or 2 years post-high school and have earned 60 or more college credits.
Earn your professional studies and leadership degree online and open doors to a prominent professional role. This flexible program allows you to focus on your career aspirations while building career-ready skills in communication, collaboration, negotiation, and emotional intelligence. WP Online utilizes insight from leaders to develop curriculum that helps you become a top-level candidate for various opportunities and promotions. A final capstone project will demonstrate your growth in leadership.
Students must be 4 years post-high school or 2 years post-high school and have earned 60 or more college credits.
This 100 percent online Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations program will help you develop your ability to strategically plan and execute engaging communications campaigns focused on achieving company goals. Gain a thorough understanding of integrated marketing tactics, social media communication, crisis and reputation management, and corporate social responsibility and qualify for in-demand roles in any industry.
Graduate equipped with a professional portfolio and the following resume-enhancing certifications: Brandwatch, Hootsuite Platform/Social Marketing, Muck Rack, Google Analytics/Google, Public Relations, and HubSpot.
Students must be 4 years post-high school or 2 years post-high school and have earned 60 or more college credits.
Pursue a career auditing, budgeting, consulting and more by earning your online BS in Accounting. You'll learn to utilize financial information to draw insights and support conclusions. The bachelor’s in accounting program will teach you how to leverage information technology to build data sets and retrieve relevant business information to make informed decisions.
WP partners with Gleim CPA Review to prepare students to sit for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam.
Students must be 4 years post-high school or 2 years post-high school and have earned 60 or more college credits.
Add your quantitative background to your interest in business in this online Bachelor of Science in Applied Business Analytics. Improve how organizations in a variety of industries and sectors function with the application of datasets to solve business problems. This new program offers the latest wisdom in the use of data mining to hunt down meaningful information from large databases and offers experience in software and platforms including Tableau, Python, Natural Language toolkits environment, R statistical software, and more.
Students must be 4 years post-high school or 2 years post-high school and have earned 60 or more college credits.
The BS in Finance online will teach you how to successfully manage financial capital in a rapidly changing global environment. You'll gain a deep understanding of financial markets and concepts and develop in-demand skills that will prepare you for you numerous career opportunities within the world of finance. The online program will build your confidence using software such as Excel, R, python, and SQL to evaluate financial markets and identify problems.
Students must be 4 years post-high school or 2 years post-high school and have earned 60 or more college credits.
Prepare to be a leader or entrepreneur in the modern, global workplace ready to help organizations face today’s challenges and plan for success with tomorrow’s goals. Our online business management degree program strengthens you as a life-long learner with career-ready skills to enhance your current profession or pivot to new opportunities. Our program combines traditional management techniques with contemporary perspectives, emphasizing sustainability, diversity, corporate social responsibility, and ethics.
Students must be four years post-high school or two years post-high school and have earned 60 or more college credits.
Prepare for a career bringing together consumers and the businesses they rely on through the power of marketing. This online marketing degree program is designed to develop your competencies in customer engagement and business fundamentals, including analytical, critical reasoning, and communication skills. You will take a deep dive into courses that focus on the dynamics of buyer behavior, such as marketing research, consumer behavior, pricing, and social media and digital marketing.
Students must be 4 years post-high school or 2 years post-high school and have earned 60 or more college credits.
Enhance your advanced accounting knowledge, as well as strategic thinking and leadership skills, to diversify your career options and prepare for the CPA exam.
This 100 percent online MBA program from the AACSB-accredited Cotsakos College of Business has been specifically aligned to meet updated standards and guidelines for CPA study. Coursework in this program also enhances your skill set for careers in public accounting, banking, risk management, auditing, taxation, and more. Enrollment in this program does not require a background in accounting.
The rigorous core curriculum will enrich your understanding of financial operations, global economics, business analytics, innovation and corporate sustainability, and persuasion and negotiation strategies.
Learn how to use big data to develop analytics-based decisions across a wide range of business settings. The online applied business analytics MBA is an in-depth, AACSB-accredited program covering diverse topics, from analytics and statistics to data mining and artificial intelligence. Critical reasoning, strategic thinking, and leadership competencies are embedded in all coursework. Explore the fundamentals of software development, using well-known programming languages such as Python and R.
Develop your essential skills as a strategic thinker and problem-solver and prepare for entrepreneurial roles in today's competitive global marketplace.
This 100 percent online MBA program from the AACSB-accredited Cotsakos College of Business deepens your practical understanding of a diverse range of business functions applicable to any industry. By focusing on key areas of management, marketing, finance, and other disciplines, you will acquire the tools you need to serve as an engine of business development.
The rigorous core curriculum delves into knowledge and skills you need to thrive as an entrepreneur, including financial operations, global economics, business analytics, innovation and corporate sustainability, and persuasion and negotiation strategies.
Apply quantitative skills to develop your financial management expertise within a broad range of corporate and small business enterprises while preparing for advanced certifications.
This 100 percent online MBA program from the AACSB-accredited Cotsakos College of Business is designed for students who are inquisitive and exploratory by nature. You will thoroughly study budgets, corporate mergers and acquisitions, trade markets, derivative securities, and more.
The rigorous core curriculum will enrich your understanding of financial operations, global economics, business analytics, innovation and corporate sustainability, and persuasion and negotiation strategies.
Develop advanced managerial skills applicable to a variety of business disciplines while shaping your degree to meet your professional goals.
Prepare for wide-ranging leadership roles and career paths with a rigorous core curriculum, which will deepen your understanding and use of financial operations, global economics, business analytics, innovation and corporate sustainability, and persuasion and negotiation strategies.
This 100 percent online MBA program from the AACSB-accredited Cotsakos College of Business offers you the flexibility to choose electives that match your interests. Online coursework embeds top-down management, leadership, decision-making, and career development themes throughout the degree, preparing you to assume higher level positions.
Learn to apply strategic initiatives as an effective leader able to solve a broad range of complex HR challenges in the Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resource Management online program from William Paterson University.
This MBA online program helps you develop the critical knowledge and use of practical tools to impact all levels of an organization, whether your career goals involve HR management, corporate recruiting, employee compensation, or training and development. You will study ethical leadership, change management, employment and labor law, organizational crisis management, and more.
Learn to use data analysis, research, and strategic planning in a way that influences decisions and operations in both the private and public sector in the Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing online program from William Paterson University. This MBA online program is unique because its broad business foundation overlaps with closely related fields, such as social media, grass roots marketing, public relations, professional sales, data analytics, and global marketing. You can choose from courses with an in-depth focus on research and analytics, entrepreneurship and innovation, global consumerism, and more.
Strengthen your revenue-building competencies with an online sales strategy MBA from William Paterson University. In this AACSB-accredited program, you will explore how globalization and big data have changed the sales function, and the key role analytics plays in developing an effective sales structure within today’s organizations. Critical reasoning and leadership are embedded throughout all coursework, which ranges from analytics-based decisions and data visualization to interpersonal processes impacting successful, proactive sales cultures.
Learn how to translate data into effective insights and real-world solutions with an online MS in Applied Business Analytics from William Paterson University. Integrating technology, statistics, math, and business domain expertise, this robust program teaches you the skills and strategies to execute data-driven decisions throughout an organization. Be prepared for new opportunities and benefit from the high demand for applied business analytics graduates.
Prepare for senior-level positions in the finance and financial services industry with the MS in Finance and Financial Services – Finance Track degree from William Paterson University. This 100 percent online program focuses on industry standards and trending technologies in emerging fields and aligns with the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) exam.
Courses use theoretical and applied discipline-based knowledge as well as hands-on tools, including software and technological platforms, and related real-world skill sets to educate students. The program also includes industry-relevant projects using WP’s Global Business & Finance Institute’s state-of-the-art Financial Learning Center.
The MS in Finance and Financial Services – Financial Planning Track degree program is designed for working professionals interested in senior-level positions. This 100 percent online program focuses on comprehensive financial planning and will prepare you for the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) exam.
Learn from our accomplished faculty and acquire theoretical and applied discipline-based knowledge and related real-world skill sets that will educate and empower you to provide leadership in financial services.
Plus, students needing foundation courses may take them as electives toward the 30 total credit hours needed to complete the program.
Computer Science & IT
Advance your expertise in systems administration and project management with the online Bachelor of Science in Information Technology from William Paterson University. You will gain valuable experience with in-demand programming languages like JavaScript and Python, along with a strong understanding of how cloud computing can be used to benefit organizations.
This online bachelor’s degree in computer information technology develops your expertise in cybersecurity and risk assessment, so you can protect vital data from costly attacks. Prepare for an exciting future supporting organizational goals through designing and maintaining essential infrastructures.
Students must be 4 years post-high school or 2 years post-high school and have earned 60 or more college credits.
Criminal Justice, Safety & Law
Acquire the skills needed to enter leadership roles and make a difference in criminal justice organizations and related fields with William Paterson Online's Criminology and Criminal Justice Bachelors of Arts degree. You will gain practical, analytical, and theoretical tools and cultural awareness while exploring the U.S. justice system, criminal law, and the causes and consequences of criminal behavior. You will also learn evidence-backed ways of reducing harm in communities. This online program prepares you for continued study in fields such as law, social work, psychology, and criminal justice administration.
Students must be 4 years post-high school or 2 years post-high school and have earned 60 or more college credits.
Law enforcement and corrections officers have a head start on this criminology and criminal justice undergraduate degree. Leverage your police academy or department of corrections training in any state for up to 30 hours of credit toward this online degree.* Explore the U.S. justice system, criminal law, the causes and consequences of criminal behavior, and evidence-backed community harm-reduction methods while gaining practical, analytical, and theoretical tools and cultural awareness. This online degree program readies you for leadership roles in criminal procedure and related fields or for further study in fields such as law, social work, and criminal justice administration.
Students must be 4 years post-high school or 2 years post-high school and have earned 60 or more college credits.
* The University will award up to 30 professional experience credit equivalencies as supported by American Council on Education standards, with 15 credits (5 courses) being applied to the major in CCJ and an additional 15 credits (5 courses) being applied toward degree requirements. New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania Department of Corrections and Police Academy Graduates will automatically receive 30 credits applied to their degree upon submission of proof of graduation. Students from other states are welcome.
Education
This traditional track is for candidates with a content-specific, non-education bachelor’s degree who are not yet classroom instructors but wish to teach secondary students in the same subject area as their undergraduate degree. Pursue your master’s degree and teaching certification with this fulfilling MAT Secondary Education online program. Benefit from coursework, observation feedback, and real-life teaching experience in a New Jersey based school that can be utilized immediately to enhance your practice.
This alternate certification track is for candidates who have already earned a bachelor's degree in the subject they want to teach, have a Certificate of Eligibility (CE) or Limited CE, and have secured a position as the teacher of record at a New Jersey school. You can also choose to add a Middle School subject endorsement, broadening your certification to teach both elementary and middle school students. Build the knowledge, skills, and experience required to level up as a certified educator with master’s-level expertise.
Apply the industry-relevant curriculum from the MAT in Secondary Education (Alternate Route) immediately in your classroom to enhance your lessons as you benefit from the supervision of experienced faculty.
Help students develop a life-long love of reading as a certified school librarian. Earn a CEAS (Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing) with a standard license as a School Library Media Specialist (Endorsement 2855) with the online MEd C&L in School Library Media from William Paterson University. Assist PreK-12 students in increasing their information literacy skills and providing them the accessibility to all types of resources and equipment.
In this CAEP- and AASL-accredited program with 100 percent online coursework you will interact with strong, diverse faculty who all have experience as librarians. Neither a teaching license nor a thesis is required for completion and you can apply credits from other master’s programs.
This online program prepares experienced teachers, aspiring to principalship and certification within New Jersey, with the skills needed to build and nurture continuous school improvement as an effective educational leader.
Taught by practitioners, this "Different by Design" educational leadership program consists of three modules: Leadership, Curriculum and Supervision, and a 4-credit hour embedded internship, and offers continuous field-based experiences throughout. The online coursework provides a balance of management and leadership and is aligned with National Educational Leadership Preparation (NELP) Program Recognition Standards.
Upon successful completion of the coursework, internship, and passing of the School Leaders Licensure Assessment (SLLA), you will qualify for the New Jersey Principal Certificate of Eligibility (Endorsement 0200) if you have five years of full-time experience, and receive the Supervisor Standard Certificate (Endorsement 0106) if you have three years of experience. Students outside New Jersey should check to make sure that this program fulfills their state's principal certification requirements. New Jersey education standard license holders with three or more verified years of appropriate experience may qualify for the NJ Supervisor Endorsement.
Prepare for the online Reading Specialist certification in New Jersey (Endorsement 3310) with the online Master of Education in Literacy with a concentration in Reading Specialist from William Paterson University. Whether you want to make an impact in the classroom or by coaching and leading other teachers in literacy, this program, with 100 percent online coursework, will enable you to improve the lives of children by providing the necessary reading and writing skills they need to succeed. Taught by experienced and respected faculty—including two Fulbright scholars—courses for this program are aligned with International Literacy Association standards.
Healthcare
Elevate your knowledge of health management, nutrition, aging, wellness, and disease with this online bachelor’s degree in health studies. You will gain the skills necessary to navigate the U.S. healthcare system while covering topics such as nutrition, human disease, substance abuse from a biopsychosocial perspective, and human sexuality. This program is ideal for those with experience in allied health and wish to advance professionally or pursue graduate studies leading to a role in clinical health science.
Students must be 4 years post-high school or 2 years post-high school and have earned 60 or more college credits.
Strengthen your leadership abilities while gaining in-demand, quantitative expertise with a healthcare economics and management MBA from William Paterson University. This flexible, AACSB-accredited healthcare management MBA program combines a rigorous curriculum with courses that are accessible 24/7 so you can keep working as you earn an online healthcare economics degree quickly and affordably. Explore the impact of economics on the global healthcare environment, while building advanced critical reasoning, analytical decision making, and negotiation and persuasion skills you can apply immediately.
Prepare for a rewarding career addressing social, environmental, and behavioral factors that create public health challenges with a Master of Public Health from William Paterson University. With an emphasis on community public health practice and health equity, this program equips you with the skills and knowledge to work across sectors by taking on pressing health concerns in diverse populations while imparting a social justice perspective in promoting the wellness of all by focusing on the most vulnerable.
Nursing
The RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing online program prepares you for a successful nursing practice that delivers expert care and compassion to diverse patients in a variety of settings. Throughout this program, William Paterson faculty encourage your pursuit of self-development, professional advancement, and leadership. This innovative program is committed to your growth, enabling you to earn a premier nursing degree affordably and with the flexibility needed to accommodate your schedule.
This program was built to accommodate the educational needs of working nurses. As a BSN-educated nurse, you will play a vital role in the always-evolving healthcare system and be prepared to continue your education at the master's or doctoral level. With its strong reputation in the nursing community and a legacy of innovation and academic research, WP is committed to providing the support and guidance you need in order to meet your potential as a leader in healthcare.
Enhance your nursing practice to provide primary care to adults throughout their lifespan with the Master of Science in Nursing – Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner online from WP. You will graduate this online MSN program with the theory and practicum course requirements you need to be eligible to sit for the Adult-Gero Primary Care certification exam.
Designed to be flexible for working nurses, this CCNE-accredited program features 100 percent online coursework—giving you a convenient pathway to help you earn a quality degree and succeed as a nurse practitioner. Our experienced faculty will support your pursuit of self-development, professional growth, and evidence-based practice.
The Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing – Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner online program, focused on primary care, from William Paterson University helps you elevate your professional practice faster. After completing the embedded baccalaureate curricula, you will earn your Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree, qualifying you for new career opportunities as you continue toward your MSN degree. You will gain specialized knowledge and clinical experience to provide evidence-based care as an advanced nurse practitioner.
Taught by experienced faculty, the 100 percent online coursework includes exploring the role of the APN, nursing research strategies, population health, and social policy as well as advanced pathophysiology, pharmacology, and health assessment of the adult client. You will complete the theory and practicum course requirements you need to take the adult gerontology certification exam.
Equip yourself with the advanced skills and qualifications you need to provide primary care to patients of all ages with the Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner online. Designed for working nurses, this flexible program features 100 percent online coursework—giving you a convenient pathway to help you earn a quality degree and succeed as a nurse practitioner. Upon completion of this program, you will be eligible to take the FNP certification exam.
In our CCNE-accredited program, you will sharpen your knowledge in nursing research strategies; population health; legislation and social policy; advanced pathophysiology; pharmacology; and health assessment of pediatric, adult, and childbearing clients. Our experienced faculty will support your pursuit of self-development, professional growth, and application of evidence-based practice.
Designed to be flexible for working nurses, this Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner online program from William Paterson University gives you the opportunity to earn two degrees in one seamless program. After completing the embedded baccalaureate curricula, you will earn your Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree, qualifying you for new career opportunities as you continue toward your MSN. This innovative program equips you with the specialized knowledge and clinical experience you need to provide primary care to patients of all ages as an advanced nurse practitioner.
Coursework is 100 percent online and includes exploration of the role of the APN, nursing research strategies, legislation and social policy, and population health. You will also examine advanced pathophysiology; pharmacology; and health assessment of pediatric, adult, and childbearing clients. Throughout this online RN to MSN FNP program, our experienced faculty will help develop your expertise in health promotion through evidence-based practice and support your pursuit of self-development, professional growth, and lifelong learning. Upon completion, you will be eligible to sit for the FNP certification exam—of which graduates of our MSN–FNP program have had a 100 percent pass rate.
The Master of Science in Nursing – Nursing Administration online program from William Paterson University prepares you to lead with confidence in a broad range of healthcare management positions. Build on your nursing foundation and develop the leadership skills you need to open new doors in your career.
Featuring 100 percent online coursework taught by supportive faculty, this 31-credit-hour program is designed to help you reach your educational goals in just a few months. As a graduate of this MSN online program, you will be prepared to work in a variety of settings in management and leadership roles such as chief nursing officer, chief administrative officer, nurse manager, and charge nurse.
A valid, unencumbered RN license in the state where you practice is required for this program.
The Master of Science in Nursing – Nursing Administration online program from William Paterson University prepares you to lead with confidence in a broad range of healthcare management positions. Build on your nursing foundation and develop the leadership skills you need to open new doors in your career.
Featuring 100 percent online coursework taught by supportive faculty, this 31-credit-hour program is designed to help you reach your educational goals in just a few months. As a graduate of this MSN online program, you will be prepared to work in a variety of settings in management and leadership roles such as chief nursing officer, chief administrative officer, nurse manager, and charge nurse.
A valid, unencumbered RN license in the state where you practice is required for this program.
The Master of Science in Nursing – Nursing Education online program from William Paterson University prepares you for educational roles in a variety of healthcare environments. Build on your nursing foundation and develop the teaching skills you need to effectively instruct nursing students as well as patients. Featuring 100 percent online coursework taught by supportive faculty, this 35-credit-hour program is designed to help you achieve your professional goals in just a few months. As a graduate of this MSN online program, you will be prepared to enter a variety of nursing settings in such roles as patient educator, program manager, military nursing educator, and hospital nurse educator.
A valid, unencumbered RN license in the state where you practice is required for this program.
The Master of Science in Nursing – Nursing Education online program from William Paterson University prepares you for educational roles in a variety of healthcare environments. Build on your nursing foundation and develop the teaching skills you need to effectively instruct nursing students as well as patients. Featuring 100 percent online coursework taught by supportive faculty, this 35-credit-hour program is designed to help you achieve your professional goals in just a few months. As a graduate of this MSN online program, you will be prepared to enter a variety of nursing settings in such roles as patient educator, program manager, military nursing educator, and hospital nurse educator.
A valid, unencumbered RN license in the state where you practice is required for this program.
Psychology & Human Services
Prepare to better understand human nature when you earn this versatile bachelor’s in psychology from William Paterson University. You will develop career-ready abilities in collaboration, research, and writing while you work toward your goal of earning your bachelor’s degree. This online program also prepares you for continued study at the graduate level. Additional program benefits include optimal flexibility for working adults and a generous credit transfer policy.
Students must be 4 years post-high school or 2 years post-high school and have earned 60 or more college credits.
Gain sought-after research and analytical skills, along with a deeper understanding of social behaviors, with William Paterson Online’s Bachelor of Arts in Sociology degree. You will learn to conduct qualitative and quantitative research and present your results with the clarity and insight that organizations value.
Our program focuses on the development of communication and critical thinking skills as methods for driving strategic innovation and problem solving. Advance your ability to affect positive change by leading vital efforts to promote social justice and diversity in both professional and community settings.
Students must be 4 years post-high school or 2 years post-high school and have earned 60 or more college credits.