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
Required Methods
Courses:
- EDU 3270 - Strategies for Teaching Literacy in the Content
Area*
- EDU 7107 - Methods & Strategies of Teaching Middle School
Learners in General & Inclusive Settings*
- EDU 7295 - Teaching and Learning (Adolescent)*
- EDU 7702 - Innovative Strategies in Secondary Education*
- EDU 7666 - Developing Curriculum Material for the Web
Elective
Course(one course from the following or one other
course with advisor approval):
- EDU 7412 - Creative Thinking and Problem Solving for Gifted
Students
- EDU 7106 - Socio-Emotional, Cultural & Cognitive Aspects of
Middle School Learners in General & Inclusive Settings
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