M.S.Ed. Adolescent Education

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Career Change, 42 Credit Program

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

You must bring a copy of your acceptance letter and an unofficial copy of your transcript to every advisement appointment or you will not be seen by the advisor. Download the program planning sheet.

Required Foundations Courses (in recommended order):

  • EDU 7297 - Integrative Research Seminar in Education
  • EDU 7000 - Sociological & Psychological Foundations of Learning
  • EDU 7222 - Historical Perspectives & Current Trends in Curriculum
  • EDU 7290 - Human Relations in Multicultural and Inclusive Settings

Required Special Education Courses:

  • EDU 9711 - Education of Individuals with Exceptionalities                   

Required Methods Courses:

  • EDU 7295 - Teaching and Learning (Adolescent)
  • EDU 3200 - Literacy Acquisition & Literacy Development for General Education/English Language Learners (ELL)*
  • EDU 3270 - Strategies for Teaching Literacy in the Content Area*
  • EDU 7267 - Technology for Literary-Based Applications in Content Area Learning in Regular & Special Ed. Settings
  • EDU 7666 - Developing Curriculum Material for the Web
  • EDU 7107 - Methods & Strategies for Teaching M.S. Students*
  • EDU 7702 - Innovative Strategies in Secondary Education*     

Research Methodology (Taken in last 6 credits of program):

  • EDU 7585 - Assessment and Evaluation in the Teaching/Learning Process           

Student Teaching (Taken in last 6 credits of program)
Appointment with P. Pedota required for Internship or Student Teaching    
+EDU 7117    Adolescent Associate (Student) Teaching     
+Prerequisite:  Must pass LAST, ATSW and CST    

Required Examinations:
LAST
ATSW
CST

Required Workshops/Fingerprinting
Child Abuse Seminar
School Violence Prevention Seminar
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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 below 
  4. New York State Required Examinations must be passed prior to enrollment in Student Teaching