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.
Download the program planning sheet
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.
Download the program planning sheet