The Master of Science program in Childhood Education (Career
Change, Field Change, and Continuing) advances the knowledge and
experience of graduates in teaching elementary education. The
program includes a range of relevant pedagogical methods for
teaching and 
learning
and strategies for devising, implementing and assessing learning
experiences for all learners.
The program will prepare graduates
to:
Demonstrate knowledge of the fundamental
principles of childhood education.
- Understand the principles of sociological and psychological
foundations of learning in childhood instruction.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the historical development and current
trends in curriculum.
- Identify and use theories of Childhood Education.
- Identify theories and models for teaching students with
exceptionalities, gifted and talented students, special needs,
diverse learners, students who are bilingual and at-risk
students
- Conduct research in childhood education.
- Use current technology to present content to children.
Demonstrate knowledge of a wide range of
instructional practices, approaches, methods and materials to
support instruction in the classroom.
- Demonstrate competencies for teaching and learning.
- Demonstrate knowledge of language acquisition and literacy
development.
- Describe and utilize techniques for content area subject matter
relevant to social studies, math and science, focusing on current
trends and research methods.
- Design instructional methods, including computer-based
practices, for learners at different stages of development and
various cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
- Demonstrate the ability to utilize these instructional
practices, approaches, methods and materials in the student
teaching experience
Use a variety of assessment tools and
practices to learn to teach effectively.
- Apply methods of assessment and evaluation.
- Use research methodologies in childhood education.
- Assess skills in human relations and partnering with parents
and use the information for improvement.
- Identify ethical considerations as defined in the code of
ethics of the education profession and how these apply to classroom
instruction.
Interpret and apply standards of
professional and state organizations.
- Demonstrate how to incorporate the goals of the US Department
of Education standards into classroom instruction.
- Interpret and apply the principles of the Association of
Childhood Education International, National Education Association
and American Federation of Teachers.
- Demonstrate how to use findings and best practices of
professional organizations to strengthen and update professional
practice.
Demonstrate commitment to community
issues.
- Participate in the Academic Service Learning course
component.
- Identify local, national and global current events and their
impact on the community
Department Contact
Dr. Judith McVarish, Chair
Sullivan Hall 425
(718) 990-2334
mcvarisj@stjohns.edu
Graduate Admission Information
School of Education
Office of Graduate Admissions
Sullivan Hall SB 9
(718) 990-2304
graded@stjohns.edu
Staten Island Campus
School of Education
Graduate Admission Information
(718) 390-4506
gradedstatenisland@stjohns.edu
Manhattan Campus
School of Education
Graduate Admission Information
(212) 277-5122
bakshij@stjohns.edu
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