Master in Accepted Students

Tuition is 21,910 USD per year.

William Paterson University's College of Adult and Professional Studies (CAPS) offers a streamlined path for adult learners to complete their undergraduate degrees by leveraging their existing professional and life experience. The programme is built on the philosophy that prior learning—whether gained through corporate training, professional certifications, military service, or standardized testing—should be recognized as legitimate academic progress, significantly reducing the time and cost required to earn a degree.

Recognition of Prior Learning

The distinctive core of this programme is its robust Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) framework. Students can earn credits through several flexible pathways:

• Portfolio Assessment: Documenting professional experience and non-college learning.
• Challenge Examinations: Utilizing faculty-developed exams or standardized tests (CLEP, AP, IB) to demonstrate mastery of course material.
• Professional Credentials: Receiving credit for industry-recognized certifications such as CompTIA, SHRM, and various medical certifications that have been evaluated by the American Council on Education.
• Military Experience: Translating military service records directly into academic credit.

By allowing students to transfer up to 90 credits—provided they complete at least 30 credits at William Paterson—the programme offers a highly efficient route to graduation for busy professionals looking to expand their career opportunities and network.