M.S.Ed. in Childhood Education

Career Change, 42 Credit Program

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

You should bring a copy of your acceptance letter and an unofficial copy of your transcript to every advisement appointment.

Required Foundations Courses:             

  • EDU 7000 Sociological & Psychological Foundations of Learning
  • EDU 7222 Historical Perspectives & Current Trends in Curriculum
  • EDU 7290 Human Relations in Inclusive Settings

Required Special Education Courses: (choose one)

  • EDU 9711 Education of Individuals with Exceptionalities
  • EDU 9737 Early Childhood Special Education

Required Methods Courses:

  • *EDU 7195 Teaching and Learning
  • *EDU 3200 Language Acquisition & Literacy Development
  • *EDU 3220 Approaches, Materials and Performance Evaluation
  • *EDU 7135 Current Trends & Research in Social Studies
  • *EDU 7136 Current Trends & Research in Science
  • *EDU 7137 Current Trends & Research in Mathematics
  • EDU 7266 Technology for Teaching 
  • EDU 7666 Advanced Technology in Education

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 (taken in last 9 credits of program) Appt. with Dr. Scarpaci required

  • * EDU 7115 Childhood Internship or *EDU 7115 Student Teaching

Prerequisites: Must pass LAST, ATSW and CST
Required Examinations: LAST, ATSW, CST

NOTES:

  1. *Field experiences courses require participation in school; Course instructor will outline requirements.
  2. Course titles have been abbreviated;
  3. Upon completion of program, student and advisor signatures are required.