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St. John's University
Overview
St. John's University / Program in Literacy is located in Queens, NY, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Science in Education (MS Ed) | Teaching literacy | |
| Master of Science in Education (MS Ed) | Teaching literacy (B-6) and TESOL (K-12) | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Literacy | |
| Master of Science in Education (MS Ed) | Teaching literacy (5-12) and TESOL (K-12) | |
| Advanced Certificate (Adv C) | Literacy leadership | |
| Advanced Certificate (Adv C) | Teaching literacy | |
| Master of Science in Education (MS Ed) | Teaching literacy (B-6) and teaching children with disabilities in childhood education |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 28 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 2 |
| Other Advanced Degrees | 4 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
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| Evening/weekend programs available? |
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| Distance learning programs available? |
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| Terminal master's degree available? | No |
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Comp Exam Required Practicum completion of 50-hours of field work |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE Comp Exam Required Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
63
Applied
58
Accepted
52
Enrolled
Applying
70
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | August 17th | August 17th | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Resume, statement of goals, official master's transcripts |
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 |
Student Body
87
Total Graduate Students
75%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
24%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 18.39% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 13.79% |
| White or Caucasian | 51% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | 2.3% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | 3.45% |
| Unknown | 10.34% |
Gender
Male (9%)
Female (90%)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Literacy and language; diversity; urban education; reading and writing; digital literacies |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
8000 Utopia Parkway
Queens, NY 11439
United States
Queens, NY 11439
United States