36-Credit Field
Change
St. John’s University, The School of Education, Department of
Curriculum and Instruction
The Field Change program is intended for students who have
already earned initial certification at a different developmental
level.
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 7126 - Observing and Recording the Behavior of Young
Children*
- EDU 7127 - School, Family and Community Partnerships
- EDU 7128 - Integrated Curriculum in Early Childhood*
- EDU 7122 - Programs in Early Childhood Education: Play, Social
Learning & Early Childhood Environments
Required Special Education
Courses: (choose one):
- EDU 9711 - Education of Individuals with Exceptionalities
- EDU 9737 - Early Childhood Special Education
Required Methods
Courses:
- EDU 3200 - Language Acquisition & Literacy Development for
General Education/English Language Learners (ELL)
- EDU 7124 Literature in Early Childhood
Education
- EDU 7123 Creative Arts in Early Childhood Ed –
Inclusive Settings*
- EDU 7129 Mathematics & Science in Early
Childhood
Research
Methodology (Taken in last 12 credits of
program)
- EDU 7585 Assessment and Evaluation in the
Teaching/Learning
Internship(after 21 credits) or Student
Teaching (in last 9 credits of program):
- EDU 7114i - Early Childhood Internship* or EDU 7114 Student
Teaching*
Prerequisites: Must pass LAST, ATS-W and CST and complete
required workshops (Child Abuse Identification, School Violence
Prevention)
Special Education Course Requirement Met:
Y__N__Course______
NOTES:
- *Field experiences courses require participation in school;
Course instructor will outline requirements.