M.S.Ed. in Childhood Education

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Career Change, 42 Credit Program

St. John’s University, The School of Education, Department of Curriculum and Instruction

You must bring an unofficial copy of your transcript to every advisement appointment or you will not be seen by the advisor.  Recommended order and pairing are listed. Download the program planning sheet.

Required Foundations Courses:                                               

  • EDU 7000   Sociological & Psychological Foundations of Learning
  • EDU 7222   Historical Perspectives & Current Trends in Curriculum
  • EDU 7290   Human Relations in Multicultural and Inclusive Settings   (Recommended in conjunction with Required Methods Courses a, b, or c)

Required Foundations Course:

  • EDU 9711   Education of Individuals with Exceptionalities            

Required Methods Courses:

  • EDU 7195   Teaching and Learning*
  • EDU 3200   Language Acquisition & Literacy Development for General Education/English Language Learners (ELL)*
  • EDU 3220   Approaches, Materials and Performance Evaluation*
  • EDU 7135   Current Trends, Research & Assessment in Social Studies (a)*
  • EDU 7136   Current Trends, Research & Assessment in Science     (b)*
  • EDU 7137   Current Trends, Research & Assessment in Mathematics (c)*
  • EDU 7266   Tech. for Teaching Literacy in Regular & Sp. Ed. Settings (Recommended in conjunction with Required Methods Courses a, b, or c)
  • EDU 7666   Developing Curriculum Material for the Web


Research Methodology (Taken in last 6 credits of program):

  • EDU 7585   Assessment and Evaluation in the Teaching/Learning Process


Student Teaching (Taken in last 6 credits of program):
Appt. with  P. Pedota required for Internship or Student Teaching
  +EDU 7115    Childhood Associate (Student) Teaching
  +Prerequisites:  Must pass LAST, ATSW and CST

Required Examinations:
LAST
ATSW
CST

Required Workshops/Fingerprinting:
Child Abuse Seminar
Violence Prevention Seminar
Fingerprinting

NOTES: 

  1. *Field experiences courses require participation in school; Course instructor will outline requirements. 
  2. Course titles have been abbreviated; 
  3. Upon completion of program, student and advisor signatures are required below 
  4. New York State Required Examinations must be passed prior to enrollment in Student Teaching