Extension for ADOLESCENT EDUCATION
certificate holders: After successfully completing EDU
7106 and 7107 courses, students will be eligible to extend their
eligibility to teach grades 5 and 6 in the same content area as
their 
original certificate.
Download the program planning sheet
Extension for CHILDHOOD EDUCATION certificate holders: This
extension will allow students to teach grades 7, 8 and 9 in a
subject area. In addition to successfully completing EDU 7106
and 7107, students must have 30 credits completed (C or better) in
one content area and must pass the New York State Content Specialty
Test (CST) in the same subject area to complete the
extension. The School of Education’s Certification Officer
will review all transcripts during the application process to
assess whether or not the content area coursework has been
satisfied for the extension.
Download the program planning sheet
Eligibility for the Programs
Applicants to each program should possess an undergraduate grade
point average of B or better.
Students must possess New York State initial or professional
teacher certification in either Adolescent or Childhood Education,
or be in the process of attaining that credential. The Middle
School Extension can only be granted to individuals who attain
certification.
Application Procedure
Students not currently enrolled at St. John’s University can
request an application and information about the program at each of
our four campuses.
Students currently enrolled at St. John’s University as
undergraduate seniors or graduate students should meet with their
advisor to determine how to qualify for the Middle School
Extension.
Required Courses in Both Certification Programs
- EDU 7106 Understanding Socio-Emotional, Cultural and
Cognitive Aspects of Middle School Learners in General and
Inclusive Settings (3 credits)
- EDU 7107 Methods and Strategies of Teaching Middle School
Learners in General and Inclusive Settings
Certification
Adolescent Education Certificate Extension
to Grades 5 and 6: Students satisfactorily completing
the two requisite courses will be eligible to apply for
certification, grades 5 and 6, in their initial content
certification area. Students can apply through The School of
Education for certification endorsement upon completion of the
course work.
Childhood Education Certificate Extension to Grades 7, 8 and
9: Students satisfying the 30 credits in a content
area with a minimum grade of C, passing the CST in that subject
area, and satisfactorily completing the two requisite courses will
be eligible to apply for certification, grades 7, 8 and 9 in their
content area. Upon completion of the course work students can apply
through The School of Education for certification endorsement in
the following content areas: English, Mathematics, Spanish, Social
Studies, Physics and Biology. Students who hold Childhood
certification outside of those areas mentioned above can apply to
the State Education Department via the “Individual Evaluation”
pathway to receive the Middle School Extension in their subject
area if they have met all requirements and provide appropriate
documentation.