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Do you have questions about the 3+1 Program?
Current Students Contact
Rowan Relations Office
3plus1@rcbc.edu
Prospective Students Contact
Office of Outreach and Admissions
admissions@rcbc.edu
(856) 222-9311, ext. 1199
Earn an RCBC Associate of Science degree and a Rowan University Bachelor of Arts in Inclusive Education with the 3+1 Inclusive Education major.
This program prepares teachers to meet the needs of all students in the classroom, including students of diverse backgrounds and students with disabilities. This major leads to certification in Elementary Education (K-6) and the Teacher of Students with Disabilities endorsement.
Possible Careers: Inclusive Education teacher (K-6), General Elementary Education teacher (K-6), Lead special education teacher in a resource room or specialized support class (P-12) and Co-teacher in either inclusive, general or special education classroom
- Fill out the 3+1 application in Self-Service as soon as first semester at RCBC.
- Follow courses mapped out by Alie O’Neil or Diana Davenport.
- Make sure you are in the correct major at RCBC. Students should be in AS. Education, unless otherwise noted on your plan mapped out by the Rowan Relations Office.
- Pass Praxis Core by April 30th prior junior year.
- Clear a background check/Criminal History prior to completing EDU 215.
- 3.0 GPA, B- or higher in EDU 130, EDU 215, MUS 250, EDU 220, and C- or higher in all other required courses.
- Keep track of transition points for junior and senior year.
Important Information About Clinical Practice (student teaching and observations)
- Clinical Experience requires full days in the school district, starting with 1 day a week fall of junior year and increasing to 2 days a week in spring of junior year.
- There are also courses required on the days students are not in clinical.
- Clinical Practice in the senior year is 2.5-3 days a week in fall and 5 days a week in the spring.
- It’s important to have reliable transportation for junior and senior year clinicals.
- Clinicals can be offered outside of Burlington County.
- Students are required to attend full time and during the day for junior and senior year. Courses cannot be moved to summer.
Praxis Core is a basic skills assessment required for all Education majors in NJ. For an online study guide, click here.
If you need help preparing for the test, do a tutoring walk-in session or make an appointment with the tutoring center.
The Praxis Core requirements:
Reading (5713): Score of at least 156
Writing (5723): Score of at least 162
Math (5733): Score of at least 150
Praxis II test required for 3+1 Inclusive Education include:
Special Education Praxis II (5354): Minimum score of 151
Elementary Praxis II, test (5001) (multiple subjects):
Reading and Language Arts (5002): passing score 157
Math (5003): passing score 157
Social Studies (5004): passing score 155
Science (5005): passing score 159
* To pass the Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects test you must receive a passing score on each subtest. If you wish to take all four subtests (5002, 5003, 5004, 5005) at the same time, select Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects (5001) when registering. If you wish to take or retake an individual subtest, you may register to take just that subtest
For frequently asked questions about Praxis Core and II, click here.
When registering for any praxis test, please list Rowan University as your school recipient
Inclusive Education 3+1 Major Map
Please note this major map guide is not a substitute for academic advisement.
Interested students can register for this program at any time by logging into BaronOne and then accessing the application in Self-Service.
* This program requires in-person and daytime courses. Full-time enrollment is required for junior and senior year.
Already accepted into 3+1?
If you've been accepted into the program as a junior, be sure to review the checklist and complete your contract.
This pathway leads to a Bachelor of Arts in Inclusive Education (Elementary and Special Education) from Rowan University.
3+1 students must earn at least one associate degree prior to transitioning into senior year. We recommend an associate degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences, Option: Education. Students must use courses from the associate degree to satisfy requirements listed below.
This is a sample schedule. Please see your personalized plan in AVISO if you have already signed up for 3+1.
Sample Schedule for 3+1 Inclusive Education
RCBC Courses: total of 92 credits
Semester 1 (15 credits)
| Semester 2 (16 credits)
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Semester 3 (14 credits)
| Semester 4 (15 credits)
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Semester 5 (15 credits)
| Semester 6 (17 credits)
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Notes: Check self-service for prerequisite requirements and associate degree requirements If you complete all recommended and required courses, earn an Associate of Science degree after semester 4 Review the inclusive Education website or email 3plus1@rcbc.edu for information about transition points required prior to junior and senior year Fall only start and no part time option available for junior year courses All semester 5 courses are fall only and semester 6 courses are spring only; students must be singed up for 3+1 to register for EDU 215 and all semester 5 and 6 courses. *B or higher required in EDU 130, EDU 220, MUS 250 and EDU 215 B- or higher in all INCL and SPED courses | |
Rowan University Courses: 29 credits
Courses are an in-person format in Mount Laurel. Need 3.0 GPA to transition into senior year and completion of all transition point I and II requirements.
Semester 1(17 credits)
| Semester 2 (12 credits)
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Notes: Meet with Rowan University Advisor prior to senior year to confirm schedule Fall only start for senior year courses No part-time option available for senior year courses Total credits required for 3+1 BA is 121 between Rowan University credits and transfer credits | |