Master of Science [M.S] [Education - Early Childhood Education] From St. John's University

These programs guide teacher preparation to promote development and learning among young children with diverse abilities and backgrounds in a variety of early childhood settings.

What Makes St. John?s Program Unique?

• Our study of education theory and pedagogy is based on the latest research on how children learn and specifically designed to provide a high quality, developmentally appropriate curriculum for all children?a program that fosters self-esteem, confidence, and a love of learning.
• Graduates are prepared to build a classroom environment that works in collaboration with families to teach children with varying capacities.
• Advocates for high-quality care for all children through the development of strong relationships with schools, families, and communities.
• Helps teachers become teacher-researchers and reflective practitioners.
• Engages teachers in in-depth study of how children develop in different stages according to their age, individual characteristics, and culture.
• Prepares teachers to sensitively interact with a diverse population.
• Develops an understanding of both content knowledge and pedagogical knowledge.
• Engages professionals in collaborative work that is interdisciplinary and inquiry-based.

St. John?s has established partnerships with many Catholic, public, and private schools, creating invaluable job and intership opportuntities throughout the New York area.

According to the New York City Department of Education, ?St. John?s graduates were rated highest in retention, the percentage of teachers still employed in the NYC DOE three years after hire; were second-best in tenure approval; had the lowest percentage receiving ?unsatisfactory? ratings their first year; and 91 percent of its teacher graduates were rated ?highly effective? or ?effective? as reflected in student growth scores on fourth through eighth grade math and English tests.?

U.S. News and World Report recently ranked the Graduate School of Education as the ?Best Online Graduate Education Program.?