Curriculum

Continuing in Adolescent Education
33 credit program
The Continuing program is intended for students who wish to pursue a master's degree in the same academic area as his/her initial teaching certification.

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Field Change in Adolescent Education
33 credit program
The Field Change program is intended for students who have received or have qualified for an initial certification in a field of education other than adolescent education.

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Career Change in Adolescent Education
42 credit program
The Career Change program is intended for students whose academic background is outside the field of education and do not presently hold a teaching certificate.

In response to the need for teachers in middle and high schools, St. John's University offers a master's degree program - the career change program - that can qualify you for a full-time salaried teaching position.  The career change program is intended for students whose academic background is outside the field of education and who do not presently hold a teaching certificate.

Upon completion of the first half of the program (seven courses), meeting the liberal arts requirements as set by the Department of Education and successfully passing the New York State Teacher's Certification Examinations, you may be eligible for internship certification by State Education Department and full-time employment in public and private schools within New York as a salaried employee.

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