The purpose of the Department of
Curriculum and Instruction is to prepare teachers for certification
in their respective fields, while imparting a values-based
philosophy that promotes service, integrity, compassion and
diversity.
M.S. Ed. Program in Early Childhood
Education
Field Change and Career Change
Programs in Early Childhood Education lead to the Master
of Science Degree in Education and provide opportunities for
graduate students to prepare for a teaching career.
M.S. Ed. Program in Childhood
Education
Offers specialization in Childhood Education, Elementary, Gifted,
Reading and Technology
M.S. Ed. Program in Adolescent
Education 7-12
Master
of Science Program available for the following subject areas:
Biology, English, Mathematics, Social Studies and Spanish
Travel Abroad Program
The School of Education graduate division offers a
three-credit summer program in Early
Childhood Education in Italy.
Career Change
In response to the need for teachers in elementary, middle
and secondary schools, St. John’s University offers a master’s
degree program that can qualify you for a full-salaried teaching
position within one year, even if you attend part-time.
Certification areas include:
- Early Childhood Education
- Childhood Education
- Childhood and Childhood Special Education
- Childhood and Teaching English to Speakers of Other
Languages
- Adolescent Biology, English, Mathematics, Social Studies or
Spanish
For further information, students are advised to contact their
academic advisor or the Chair.
Department Contact
Dr. Peter Quinn, Chair
Sullivan Hall 425
(718) 990-6775
quinnp@stjohns.edu
Hours
Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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
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