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SSHS: 4+1 Master of Arts in Special Education

奥别产蝉颈迟别:听 4+1 Master of Arts in Special Education

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Overview

The MASE 4+1 Dual Certification program offers students the option of a five-year integrated undergraduate and graduate program that prepares them to be both elementary teachers, as well as teachers of students with special needs. The MASE 4+1 Dual Certification program option is ideal for students who are specifically interested in:

  • the academic rigor and opportunity to achieve both a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education (BSEE) and Master of Arts in Special Education (MASE) degree in just five years; and
  • obtaining both the NJ Elementary (K-6) Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing (CEAS) and NJ Teacher of Students with Disabilities Endorsement.
About the Program

The MASE 4+1 Dual Certification program requirements consist of both coursework, distinct course-aligned clinical experiences and a full-year clinical practice internship in a variety of both inclusive and special education school settings.听 Required courses and clinical internships may be taken during the traditional fall and spring semesters, summer sessions I and II, winter session and online, see听Academic Calendars.

Students who enroll in the MASE 4+1 program complete all of the required BSEE and MASE coursework and clinical internship during just five years. However, three (3) graduate-level courses are completed during Years 3 and 4 of their undergraduate (BS in Elementary Education) experience and, therefore, 12 credits are applied as dual undergraduate and graduate credit to both the BSEE and MASE degrees. The table below provides details regarding these integrated dual credit courses:

Program Year /Semester BS in Elementary Education Course Requirement Aligned MASE 4+1 Dual Credit Replacement Course
Year 3/Fall, Spring or Summer Semester EDUC 360/EDUC 395 EDSP 610 鈥 HOME SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY FOR DIVERSE LEARNERS
Year 4/Fall Semester EDUC 365 EDSP 615 鈥 LANGUAGE, LITERACY AND LEARNING IN A DIVERSE SETTING
Year 4/Spring Semester EDUC 495 EDSP 620 鈥 IMPLEMENTATION OF PROFESSIONAL SKILLS (FIELD COMPONENT)

The fourth year of the student鈥檚 academic program is a modified cohort model which also requires:

  • Fall Semester听鈥 completion of the part-time Clinical Practice I internship (180 hours) and co-requisite methods courses
  • Spring Semester听鈥 completion of the full-time Clinical Practice II internship (525 hours) and co-requisite Capstone Seminar

For additional information regarding the NJ Elementary K 鈥 6 Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing requirements, please visit听.

For additional information regarding the NJ Elementary K 鈥 6 Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing requirements, please visit听.

Completion of the above program is noted on the student鈥檚 official 麻豆传媒 of NJ transcripts. Guidance is provided for students to successfully apply to the state of New Jersey for the NJ Elementary Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing.

See Full Program Requirements听鈥 BS in Elementary Education (BSEE)

See Full Program Requirements 鈥 MA in Special Education (MASE)

Program Enrollment
  • Prospective MASE 4+1 students are strongly encouraged to consult with Dr. Julie Good, MASE/MASE 4+1 Program Director (201-684-7246) prior to enrollment in or application to this program.
  • Current Ramapo education students in Good Academic Standing should use the听Major/Minor Declaration Formavailable through the听Registrar鈥檚 Office听to enroll in this program. Click on 鈥淐hange of Major/Minor鈥 to access the form.
Outcomes for the Program

Goal 1:听听MASE graduate students will demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the theories, principles, and concepts of special education.

Outcome 1:听听MASE graduate students will further develop a working knowledge of听professional, legal, and ethical obligations when working in a special education environment.

Outcome 2:听MASE graduate students will participate appropriately in听professional, legal, and ethical obligations when working in a special education environment.

Goal 2:听MASE graduate students will demonstrate knowledge of the various assessments used when working with children with special needs.

Outcome 1:听MASE graduate students will demonstrate the ability to know effective school-based research methods, assessments and related strategies.

Outcome 2:听MASE graduate students will clearly describe the specific assessment that they will be using to analyze their data.

Curriculum
Requirements of the Program
  1. Courses are taken in specified sequence and each student must register for the courses that are being offered each semester.
  2. A minimum cumulative grade of B must be maintained at all times for the successful completion of this program.
  3. To remain in good academic standing, students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0.
4+1 Elementary Education BS and Special Education MA
  • Subject & Course # – Title and Course Description
  • PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION COURSES
  • Year 3 (Fall, Spring, Summer)
  • CLINICAL PRACTICE COURSES (FINAL YEAR)
  • Year 4 – Fall Semester听
  • Year 5 – Spring Semester
  • SUMMER听
  • FALL
  • SPRING
4+1 Content (Subject Area) BA/BS and Special Education MA
  • Subject & Course # – Title and Course Description
  • PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION COURSES
  • CLINICAL PRACTICE COURSES (FINAL YEAR)
  • REQUIRED COURSE FOR MA 4+1 PROGRAM
  • SUMMER听
  • FALL
  • SPRING