M.S.Ed. Childhood Education Field Change

Field Change,  33-Credit Program

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

The Field Change program is intended for students who have received or have qualified for an initial certification in a field of education other than adolescent education.

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 7297 - Integrative Research Seminar in Education
  • 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 Methods Courses

  • EDU 3200 - Language Acquisition & Literacy Development for General Education/English Language Learners (ELL)
  • EDU 7195 - Teaching and Learning
  • 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 7666 - Developing Curriculum Material for the Web (Recommended in conjunction with Required Methods Courses a, b, or c)

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

  • EDU 7585 - Assessment & Evaluation in the Teaching/Learning Process

Special Education Course Requirement Met: Y__N__Course_______

Required Examinations: LAST, ATS-W, CST**

Required Workshops: Child Abuse Identification, School Violence Prevention

*Field experience courses require participation in school

**Please indicate STJ as recipient of scores and submit official NYSED score report to your advisor for inclusion in your docket