4 + 1 Undergrad to Grad
This program is designed for Roberts Wesleyan University undergraduate students who are not majoring in education and are seeking teacher certification through a graduate program. Students accepted into the 4+1 program will take up to 12 graduate credits in their senior year (two graduate courses in each of their final two undergraduate semesters). Upon completing their undergraduate program, students will enter the graduate program and complete all remaining coursework and other program requirements in one year. Students may apply for one of the following initial certification graduate programs:
- Childhood (1-6) and Special Education (All Grades)
- Adolescence (7-12) and Special Education (All Grades)
Admission Requirements:
Submit a completed application with permission to review the student's academic record
Submit a résumé
Provide the name of at least one faculty member from Roberts Wesleyan University in the student's major who will submit a recommendation.
A student's acceptance will be conditional. The student must have a 3.0 upon completing their undergraduate degree to be fully accepted into the Master of Education program.