{"id":49,"date":"2025-07-23T14:39:39","date_gmt":"2025-07-23T18:39:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/mpp\/?page_id=49"},"modified":"2025-08-26T10:39:58","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T14:39:58","slug":"4-1-ba-to-mpp","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/mpp\/4-1-ba-to-mpp\/","title":{"rendered":"4+1 BA to MPP"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Earn your BA and MPP degrees in 5 years<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking to accelerate your career and expand your opportunities, Ramapo College provides an interdisciplinary program. You can pair your undergraduate degree in <a href=\"\/majors-minors\/majors\/law-and-society\/\">Law and Society<\/a> or <a href=\"\/majors-minors\/majors\/political-science\/\">Political Science<\/a> with a <a href=\"\/mpp\/\">Master of Public Policy (MPP)<\/a> graduate degree.<\/p>\n<p>You will learn how to analyze complex issues, engage in informed discussions, and make a real impact on society. The program will give you the knowledge needed to navigate the complexities of public policy, as well as a deeper understanding of the mechanisms involved in policy formulation, analysis, and implementation.<\/p>\n<div class=\"collapsableContent\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"collapsableTitle\"><span class=\"fa-stack\"><i class=\"fa fa-circle fa-stack-2x\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-up fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><\/span>BA in Law and Society<\/div><div class=\"c_content\">\n<p>The Law and Society degree offers a comprehensive interdisciplinary education in the humanities and social sciences. This provides a strong basis for a wide range of professions, such as public service, law enforcement, healthcare, social services, and legal administration.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/majors-minors\/majors\/law-and-society-master-public-policy-4-1\/\">Learn more about the Law and Society \/ MPP 4+1 Program &gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"collapsableContent\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"collapsableTitle\"><span class=\"fa-stack\"><i class=\"fa fa-circle fa-stack-2x\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-up fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><\/span>BA in Political Science<\/div><div class=\"c_content\">\n<p>A Political Science degree will give you an understanding into how governments function, how policies are made, and how power is shared at different levels. You will strengthen your critical thinking, research, and communication skills, preparing you for careers in law, public service, international relations, journalism, and advocacy.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/majors-minors\/majors\/political-science-master-of-public-policy-4-1\/\">Learn more about the Political Science \/ MPP 4+1 Program &gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"collapsableContent\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"collapsableTitle\"><span class=\"fa-stack\"><i class=\"fa fa-circle fa-stack-2x\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-up fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><\/span>Master of Public Policy<\/div><div class=\"c_content\">\n<p>The MPP will cover areas such as climate justice, criminal justice reform, public health, and urban development. You will develop the leadership skill needed to influence public decision-making, ultimately allowing you to contribute meaningfully to your communities and society as a whole.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/majors-minors\/majors\/master-of-public-policy\/\">Learn more about the MPP Program &gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"divider\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/rcnjrd\/images\/icons\/ramapo-arch-icom_rule.png\" alt=\"Ramapo\" \/><\/div>\n<h2>Benefits<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Students earn two degrees (BA and MPP) in five years<\/li>\n<li>Students save approximately 30% on graduate tuition costs<\/li>\n<li>Students can enter the workforce while completing the MPP<\/li>\n<li>Graduates are qualified for higher level jobs<\/li>\n<li>Graduates earn higher starting salaries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"divider\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/rcnjrd\/images\/icons\/ramapo-arch-icom_rule.png\" alt=\"Ramapo\" \/><\/div>\n<h2>Enrollment<\/h2>\n<p>Students majoring in Law and Society or Political Science are eligible to enroll in the BA to MPP 4+1 program. Students must submit a <a href=\"\/registrar\/forms-transcripts\/#4plus\">4+1 Declaration form<\/a> to the Registrar&#8217;s Office to officially enroll in the 4+1 MPP track. Once enrolled in the 4+1 MPP track, you will have a secondary academic advisor assigned to help you with advisement and registration. During your senior year, you will complete the 4+1 Transition Process with the Office of Graduate Admissions to officially enroll in the MPP program.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"btn\" href=\"\/registrar\/forms-transcripts\/#4plus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Click here to download the 4+1 Declaration Form\">4+1 Graduate Major Declaration Form Details<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"divider\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/rcnjrd\/images\/icons\/ramapo-arch-icom_rule.png\" alt=\"Ramapo\" \/><\/div>\n<h2>Contact<\/h2>\n<p>For questions about the 4+1 Program, please contact the MPP Program Director, Kaitlin Sidorsky, Associate Professor of Political Science and Public Policy, at <a href=\"mailto:ksidorsk@ramapo.edu\">ksidorsk@ramapo.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p>For questions about the 4+1 Declaration form or the 4+1 Transition Process (moving from undergrad to grad), please contact Graduate Admissions at <a href=\"mailto:graduate@ramapo.edu\">graduate@ramapo.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Earn your BA and MPP degrees in 5 years If you\u2019re looking to accelerate your career and expand your opportunities, Ramapo College provides an interdisciplinary program. 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