Curriculum

48-Credit Program

St. John's University, The School of Education, Graduate Literacy Program

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Technology Core (3 credits):

  • EDU 7266 - Technology for Teaching Literacy Applications in Regular and Special Education Settings (for students with limited technology background) OR
  • EDU 7267 - Technology for Literacy-Based Applications in Content Area Learning in Regular and Special Education Settings 

Literacy Core (21 credits):

  • EDU 3200 - Language Acquisition and Literacy Development for General Education and English Language Learners (ELLs), K-12
  • EDU 3210 - Research and Practice of Teaching Writing in General and Inclusive Education ($25.00 fee)
  • EDU 3220 - Approaches, Materials, and Performance Evaluation in Literacy Development, K-12
  • EDU 3230 - Diagnosis and Case Study Analysis of Literacy Performance (Prereq. EDU 3220 or 3270)
  • EDU 3240 - Case Study and Instructional Strategies for Diverse Learners (Prereq. EDU 3230)
  • EDU 3264 - Teaching Literacy through Literature, B-6
  • EDU 3283 - Research and Strategies in Literacy Leadership

Special Education Core (18 credits):

  • EDU 9707 - Curriculum Adaptation and Modification Planning for Exceptional Students-Childhood
  • EDU 9711 - Education and Accommodating Needs of Individuals with Exceptionalities, K-12
  • EDU 9712 - Educational Assessment of Individuals with Exceptionalities (Prereq. EDU 9711)
  • EDU 9716 - Curriculum & Instructional Design for Teaching Literacy to Individuals with Exceptionalities, B-12 OR
  • EDU 3241 - Multi-sensory Approach to Language Learning- Part I Fall only
  • EDU 9718 - Curriculum & Instructional Design for Individuals with Exceptionalities: Math, Science, & Social Studies
  • EDU 9719 - Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis and Positive Behavioral Supports

Capstone Courses: Program Completion (6 credits):

  • EDU 3250 - Practicum and Seminar in Literacy Instruction, B-6 (Prereq. EDU 3230 and 3240) - 50 Hours (Comprehensive Examination should be taken in this semester)
  • EDU 9702 - Practicum in Special Education-Childhood Final Seme - 150 Hours, Elem. Sp. Ed. School (Comprehensive Examination should be taken in this semester)

All students must take the CST in Literacy and Special Education for certification, have test scores sent to St. John's, and submit a copy to your advisor to be placed in your docket.