The critical role educators play in shaping the intellectual and
social development of students in their formative years (grades
1-6) is well-documented by experts in the field. Recent
studies have shown that elementary school teachers can impact
future student success or failure.
The resulting increase in public and government interest in
quality education as well as rising enrollment numbers — especially
in inner cities and rural areas — are creating a strong demand for
qualified childhood teachers. The Bureau of Labor Statistics
forecasts a 13 percent growth rate in employment for childhood
educators by 2018.
You can prepare for these opportunities through the
132-133-credit Bachelor of Science in Childhood Education degree
program at St. John’s. Offered by The School of
Education, this acclaimed program is fully accredited by
the Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC). Completion of
the program entitles students to receive New York State
teacher accreditation in Childhood Education. Courses are
conveniently offered at both the Queens and Staten Island
campuses.
The program provides students with the professional knowledge
and skills needed to teach children in the lower grades within an
evolving, multicultural and multiethnic society.
Reflecting the University’s Vincentian and Catholic values,
emphasis is put on sensitivity to varying cultural values as well
as individual learning aptitudes. The program also encourages
students to participate in study abroad opportunities to expand
their global perspective while giving them a competitive advantage
in the job market.
To learn more, we invite you to explore our
program requirements,
objectives,
academic resources.
Contact
Information:
Judith
McVarish
Professor and Chair
(718) 990-2334
mcvarisj@stjohns.edu
Charisse Willis
Associate Dean (Queens Campus)
(718) 990-1308
willisc@stjohns.edu
Susann Ragone
Assistant Dean (Staten Island Campus)
(718) 390-4308
ragones@stjohns.edu
Director of Admission (Queens Campus)
1 (888) 9STJOHNS
admissions@stjohns.edu
Sara Purcell
Senior Associate Director of Admission (Staten Island Campus)
(718) 390-4501
purcells@stjohns.edu