Master of Science in Education
Core Course Work (12 credits)
Plus 21 credits in your professional concentration, which
gives you 33 credits towards your Master’s Degree.
EDU 9001 Foundations of Bilingual, Multicultural and Second
Language Education
EDU 9003 Literacy Development for First and Second Language
Learners
EDU 9004 Content Area Instruction for Linguistically/Culturally
Diverse Learners
EDU 9012 Methods of Language and Academic Assessment for ELLs and
Exceptional Learners
Professional Concentration (21
credits)
EDU 3210 Theories and Practice of Teaching Writing in General Ed
and Inclusion Classroom
EDU 3220 Approaches, Materials and Performance Evaluation in
Literacy Development
EDU 3230 Diagnosis and Recommendations for Literacy
Performance
EDU 3240 Literacy Strategies and Assessment for Diverse
Learners
EDU 3255 Practicum and Seminar in Literacy Instruction
EDU 3265 Teaching Literacy through Literature, 5-12
EDU 3270 Strategies for Teaching Literacy in the Content Area
Admission Requirements
- Completed Application
- Application fee of $40
- Statement of goals
- Official transcripts from EVERY institution attended, including
conferral of degree
- “B” or better average
Department Contact
E. Francine Guastello,
Chair
Sullivan Hall 411
(718) 990-1557
guastelf@stjohns.edu
Hours
Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Graduate Admission Information
School of Education
Office of Graduate Admissions
(718) 990-2304
graded@stjohns.edu
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