William Paterson University of New Jersey

Academics

-- Campus Catalog --
Registration Priority

• After campus students

Closed Programs
Education and Nursing.

Limitations
Audition or portfolio review is required for admission to music and art classes. Non-native English speakers must have a TOEFL score of 550 paper, 213 computer or 79-80 Internet. Exchange unavailable to students from other New Jersey NSE campuses. NSE students may not take courses in Athletic Training.

Notable Academic Programs

• Business - William Paterson University’s Cotsakos College of Business— one of an elite group of business colleges to achieve international accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)—offers a variety of challenging and rewarding degree paths to prepare you to excel in today’s global business environment.
• Communications - The College of the Arts and Communication at William Paterson University offers undergraduate and graduate programs in the visual arts, communication, and music.When you enroll in one of our outstanding degree programs, you will study with an award-winning faculty that includes working fine artists, designers, actors, directors, broadcasters, communication and public relations specialists, musicians, arrangers, composers, and conductors, among others.
• Accounting - The accounting curriculum prepares students for a number of professional examinations including the CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CMA (Certified Management Accountant), and CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) and other certifications. It also prepares students to pursue advanced degrees such as the Master of Science in Accounting, Master of Business Administration (MBA), or Master of Taxation.
• International Business - The Global Business program prepares majors to compete in global markets through knowledge of languages, cultures, differences in business etiquette, and diversity of customs, in addition to hard business skills.
• Art Studies - The Art Department offers the Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) and the Bachelor of Arts (BA) degrees in a wide variety of areas.The BA and BFA degrees are planned to enhance visual perception, cultivate independent thinking and prepare students for a variety of careers which require a keenly developed sensitivity in the visual arts.

Unique Academic Programs

• Broadcasting - The $2.5 million upgrade to Hobart Hall’s two-studio TV complex includes seven new high-definition television studio cameras, as well as two identical state-of-the-art high-definition control rooms which are designed to control either or both of the studios. The redesigned layout now includes a green room for guests.
• Chinese Studies - A unique program, the Asian studies major offers specializations in the three tracks: East Asia, South Asia and Asian languages.The program also offers two minors, one multidisciplinary, the other a concentration in Asian languages.
• International Business - Global business is a diverse profession involving interacting effectively with colleagues and consumers from nations around the world. Global business professionals work in a variety of capacities, from international marketing, to banking, to hospitality management.
• Music/Jazz Studies - It is one of the few in the country with real emphasis on small-group playing and a genuine commitment to the jazz tradition.Its artist/teacher faculty is made up of world-class New York area professionals and is second to none.
• Womens Studies - The Bachelor of Arts in Women's and Gender Studies is an interdisciplinary program that combines a variety of disciplines including sociology, literature, psychology and political science. Through these areas of study students will critique power structures relating to sex, sexuality, race, class, age, abilities, belief systems, and other societal institutions.

Options
Honors Access: Yes

Undergraduate Majors Open to NSE Students
Anthropology: Anthropology

Area Studies: African American Studies, African Studies, Asian Studies, Caribbean Studies, International Studies, Latin American Studies, Middle Eastern Studies

Art/Design/Fine Art: Art, Art History, Ceramic Art/Ceramics, Fine Art, Graphic Design, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, Studio Art, Theater Art, Visual Arts

Athletics: Athletic Training, Exercise Science, Physical Education, Sports Management/Administration

Biological Sciences: Biology/Life Science, Biotechnology, Genetics, Physiology

Business: Accounting, Business, Business Administration, Finance/Banking, International Business, Management, Marketing, Public Relations

Chemistry: Chemistry

Communications: Broadcasting, Communication, Film, Interpersonal and Public Communication, Journalism, Media News, Radio and Television Studies, Television, Writing/Editing

Computer Science: Computer Network Security, System Administration

Criminal Justice: Criminal Justice, Criminology, Legal Studies

Earth Sciences: Earth Science

Economics: Economics

Education: Bilingual, Early Childhood, Elementary Education, English, Health Education, Kindergarten Education, Music, Physical Education, Secondary Education, Spanish, Special Education

English: Comparative Literature, Creative Writing, English, Linguistics, Literature, Professional Writing, Writing

Environmental Studies: Environmental Sciences, Sustainability Studies

Foreign Language: Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi-Urdu, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latin, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish

General Studies: Liberal Studies

Geography and Urban Studies: Geography

Geology: Geology

Health and Safety Sciences: Communication Disorders, Community Health, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Nursing, Public Health

History: History

Information Studies: Computer Science

International Studies: International Studies

Mathematics: Applied Mathematics, Computation Science, Mathematics

Performing Arts: Directing, Music, Music Business/Merchandising, Music Performance, Music/Jazz Studies, Performance, Theater Arts/Drama

Philosophy/Religious Studies: Philosophy

Political Science: International Studies, Political Science

Pre-Professional : Law Pre-Professional, Medicine Pre-Professional, Optometry Pre-Professional, Pharmacy Pre-Professional, Veterinary Medicine Pre-Professional

Psychology: Psychology

Recreation: Sports Management

Sociology/Social Work: Applied Sociology, Social Service, Sociology, Women and Gender Studies

Speech Pathology and Audiology: Communication Disorders

Conditions

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GPA and Other Academic Requirements

• 2.5 GPA

Exchange Preferences

• Full-year exchange Accepted
• Single term exchange Accepted

Mid-Year Exchange (Exchange that begins with the Spring/Winter Term)

• Available

Non-Native English Speakers

• TOEFL: must have a score of 550.00 paper, 213.00 computer or 79.00 Internet

Summer Exchange

• Not available

International Students (Visa Students)

• Will accept on Plan A/B

Tuition / Fees

-- Campus Budget --

• Fees are subject to change without notice.
• Two semesters = one academic year
• Three quarters = one academic year

Tuition and Fees Per Semester - Host Payment (Plan A) Students

• Figures are current as of 07/29/19.
• Estimated cost: $6685.
• Expect 5-15% increase for the subsequent academic year.
• Figures are based on 15 hours. Actual costs may be greater or less depending upon your actual enrollment.
• Figures do not include costs you will incur for course specific enrollment (e.g., laboratory courses, student teaching, studio art)
• See below for credit hour restrictions and/or miscellaneous fees applicable to Host Payment (Plan A) students.

Tuition and Fees - Home Payment (Plan B) Students

• No tuition/fees are paid to the host campus.
• Figures do not include costs you will incur for course specific enrollment (e.g., laboratory courses, student teaching, studio art)
• See below for credit hour restrictions and/or miscellaneous fees applicable to Home Payment (Plan B) students.

Maximum Credit Hours Per Semester

• Host Payment (Plan A): 19
• Home Payment (Plan B): 19

Miscellaneous Fees - Per Semester
Figures are current as of 07/29/19.

Purpose	Amount	Period	Plan	Status
Housing Deposit	$150.00	Semester	Plan A & B	Mandatory
Activity Fee	$61.82	Semester	Plan A	Mandatory
Athletic Fee	$120.80	Semester	Plan A	Mandatory
Resnet Fee	$40.00	Semester	Plan A & B	Mandatory
Campus Facilities Fee	$26.78	Semester	Plan A	Mandatory

Important Notes: General Services Fee 41.36 Student Gov Association Fee 62.00 Student Services Fee 10.98

Exchange with Canada - Health Insurance
Students must purchase campus health insurance at $650 per semester.

Financial Aid

Host Payment (Plan A)
For Plan A U.S. students, aid is awarded by and disbursed from your host campus. Students apply for federally funded financial aid by using the FAFSA code of their host campus. Host campuses award aid to eligible incoming Plan A students on a first-come, first-served basis as long as funds are available. Ask your home campus NSE coordinator if your campus awards aid to their own outgoing students. If so, do not apply for aid from your host campus.

For eligible Plan A applicants U.S. federal financial aid may be available in the following programs:

• Pell
• CWS
• Perkins
• SEOG
• DL
• Plus

Use FAFSA CODE: 002625
Home Payment (Plan B)
For eligible Plan B students, aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.

Canada
Regardless of Payment Plan, students exchanging to or from Canada, apply for financial aid at their home campus.

Room / Meals

Figures are current as of 07/29/19
On-Campus Housing Per Semester

• 26% living on campus
• Double: $3875
• Per semester unless otherwise noted
• On campus living encouraged
• Maximum housing reserved for women: 20
• Maximum housing reserved for men: 20

Off-Campus Housing

• Approximate monthly cost: $1800
• Proximity to campus: 2-4 miles
• Local Public Transportation Available to Campus

Meal Plans Per Semester

• Meal purchase is not required for on campus living.
• $2215 per semester for 19 meals per week.
• $2085 per semester for 15 meals per week.
• $2045 per semester for 10 meals per week.