Overview

Program in Early Childhood Education / Program in Early Childhood Education is located in Queens, NY, in an urban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
Master of Science in Education (MS Ed)

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	6

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?
Distance learning programs available?
Terminal master's degree available?	No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE, MAT, or PRAXIS Thesis Required

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

6

Applied

4

Accepted

3

Enrolled

Applying

70

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	August 17th	August 1st	No
Summer deadline	May 15th	May 15th	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	GRE, MAT, or PRAXIS
Master's Degree Requirements	Statement of goals (personal essay), official undergraduate transcripts, initial teaching certification
Additional Entrance Requirements	Statement of purpose, official master's transcripts, teaching certification

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required
IELTS: Required

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	February 1
Types of financial support available	Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships Financial support for part-time students

Student Body

14

Total Graduate Students

14%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	7.14%
Black or African American	21.43%
White or Caucasian	21%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	28.57%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	7.14%
Unknown	0%

Gender

Male (7%)

Female (92%)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Improving children's learning in math, science and technology; health and nutrition education to prevent obesity; oral language and literacy development in diverse populations; multicultural and international education; special needs and inclusive education
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address 8000 Utopia Parkway
Queens, NY  11439
United States

Contact Dr. Daniel Ness
Chair
Email: nessd@stjohns.edu
Phone: 718-990-2717

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