M.S.Ed. Teaching Literacy 5-12 and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) K-12

48-Credit Program

St. John's University, The School of Education, Graduate Literacy Program

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This Master's Degree can only be taken by students with Initial Certification.

General Core (6 credits):

  • EDU 9711 - Education and Accommodating Needs of Individuals with Exceptionalities, K-12
  • EDU 7267 - Technology for Teaching Literacy Applications in Regular and Special Education Settings (for students with limited technology background) OR
  • EDU 7666 - Advanced Technology in Education

Literacy Core (21 credits):

  • EDU 3215 - Research and Practice of Teaching Writing in General and Inclusive Education ($25.00 fee)
  • EDU 3220 - Approaches, Materials, and Performance Evaluation in Literacy Development, K-12
  • EDU 3230 - Diagnosis and Case Study Analysis for Literacy Performance (Prereq 3220 and 3270)
  • EDU 3240 - Case Study and Instructional Strategies for Diverse Learners (Prereq. EDU 3230)
  • EDU 3265 - Teaching Literacy through Literature, B-6
  • EDU 3270 - Theories of and Strategies for Teaching Literacy in the Content Areas
  • EDU 3283 - Research and Strategies in Literacy Leadership

TESOL Core (18 credits):

  • EDU 9001 - Foundations in Bilingual, Multicultural and Second Language Education
  • EDU 9003 - Literacy Development for the First and Second Language Learners OR
  • EDU 3200 - Language Acquisition and Literacy Development for General Education and English Language Learners (ELLs), K-12
  • EDU 9006 - Human Development in Cross-cultural Perspective
  • EDU 9010 - Linguistics for Teachers of English Language Learners (ELL) OR
  • EDU 9015 - Structure of the English Language
  • EDU 9012 - Methods of Language and Academic Assessment of ELLs and Exceptional Learners

Capstone Courses: Program Completion (6 credits):

  • EDU 3255 - Practicum and Seminar in Literacy Instruction, 5-12 (Prereq. EDU 3230 and 3240) - 50 Hours (Comprehensive Examinations should be taken in this semester)
  • EDU 9014 - Practicum in TESOL - 100 Hours (Comprehensive Examinations should be taken in this semester)

All TESOL students must have 12 credits in a language other than English

All students must take the CST in Literacy and TESOL, have their scores sent to St. John's, and bring a copy of your scores to your advisor to be placed in your docket.