Special Education 4+1
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Program Requirements
Special Education 4+1 Option
Students pursuing the Special Education 4+1 must complete the requirements of one of the following Bachelor's programs:
Subject Area Majors/Teacher Certification - consult the Teacher Education team
Students pursuing a 4+1 may take up to three graduate courses while pursuing their undergraduate degree (not to exceed 12 credits). See the Undergraduate Students taking Graduate Courses policy. Consult the Graduate Program Director for advisement on pursuing the 4+1.
Students must apply and be accepted to the program (MASE) program to have the graduate courses applied to their record. Students will then continue to complete the degree requirements of the MASE program.
Teacher Education and Certification
Ramapo College's Teacher Education and Certification Program offers certification for K-6 elementary education as well as various secondary content areas. Students can apply for certification from the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) during their final semester of Clinical Practice, provided they have met all program and state requirements.
For additional information, please review the Undergraduate Programs in Education page.