M.S.Ed. Dual Certification in Early Childhood Education and Teaching Students with Disabilities (B-2) - 45 Credit Field Change

Field Change, 45 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.

Download the program planning sheet.
View the program objectives.

I.  Early Childhood Pedagogical Core

  • EDU 3200 - Language Acquisition and Literacy Development for General Ed/English Language Learners (ELL) (field work 20 hours)
  • EDU 7122 - Programs in Early Childhood Education: Play, Social Learning,
    and Early Childhood Environments (20 hrs. field experience)
  • EDU 7126 - Observing and Recording the Behavior of Young Children (20 hrs. field experience)
  • EDU 7127 - School, Family and Community Partnerships for Early Childhood Professionals
  • EDU 7129 - Mathematics and Science in Early Childhood
  • EDU 7114 - Early Childhood Associate (Student) Teaching Prerequisite: Compelted at least 30 credits of Early Childhood Core and have passed all NYS General Ed exams: ATSW, CST-Multi, LAST)

Choose two (six credits), including at least one field experience course.

  • EDU 7123 - Creative Arts in Linguistically/Culturally Diverse and Inclusive Early Childhood (20 hrs. field experience)
  • EDU 7128 - Integrated Curriculum in Early Childhood (20 hrs. field experience)
  • EDU 7129 - Mathematics and Science in Early Childhood
  • EDU 7002 - International Perspectives in Early Childhood Education (Travel Abroad)

+ Prerequisite: Must have 27 credits, including the early childhood pedagogical core and at least 50 hours of *field experiences.


II. Teaching Students with Disabilities (B-2) Pedagogical Core

  • EDU 9716 - Curriculum & Instructional Design for Teaching Literacy to Individuals with Exceptionalities: Childhood (10 hrs. fieldwork)
  • EDU 9737 - Early Childhood Special Education (15 hrs. fieldwork)
  • EDU 9719 - Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis and Positive Behavior Supports K-12 (15 hrs. fieldwork)
  • EDU 7300/9733 - Educational Assessment of Young Children with Exceptionalities (prerequisites EDU 7126 and EDU 9737) (20 hrs. fieldwork)
  • EDU 7301/9734 - Curriculum Modifications for Teaching Students with Disabilities in Diverse Early Childhood Settings (15 hours field work)
  • EDU 7002/9736 - Early Intervention and Provision of Services for Preschoolers with Special Needs (prerequisites EDU 7126 and EDU 9737) (15 hrs. fieldwork)
  • EDU 7003/9738 - Research on Issues in Early Childhood Special Education (10 hours fieldwork)
  • EDU 7304/9739 - Practicum in Special Education – Early Childhood, Final Semester (Completed EDU 7114 all Special Education Coursework and CST-Disabilities) (150 hours)

*A comprehensive examination must be passed during the final semester of classes.

**Please indicate SJU as recipient of scores and submit official NYSED score report to your advisor for your docket.
 

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The School of Education
Office of Graduate Admissions
(718) 990-2304
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