Welcome to St. John's University Education Specialties Department!
We offer a wide range of programs designed to meet your unique career goals, including TESOL, Literacy, and Special Education.
12/22/2025
Wishing our students, colleagues, and friends a warm and joyful holiday season. We hope this time brings rest, happiness, and a fresh start as we head into 2026. ❄️✨
— Department of Education Specialties, St. John’s University
12/12/2025
📣 Virtual Information Session – NYC Public School Educators
Join us on December 16, 2025 at 4:00 PM to learn more about our graduate programs in education.
🔗 Register here:
https://grad.stjohns.edu/register/TSOE_DEC16
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11/21/2025
Fall 2025 DES Newsletter is here! 🎉
This edition highlights faculty research and publications, national recognition for our ESL/TESOL program, Project LEADER updates, visiting scholars, student achievements, and more.
11/01/2025
Become an Instructional Leader in Multilingual Education through an Accelerated, Scholarship-Supported, Online Program for NYS Teachers!
ONLY15 scholarship seats are available. Program will run from Spring 2026 through Summer 2026. Application Deadline: Nov. 21, 2025! ACT NOW!
RSVP TO LEARN MORE!
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10/31/2025
🎃 Happy Halloween! 👻
Wishing everyone a fun and spooky day! 🕸️🦇
10/31/2025
Become a Leader in Multilingual Education!
Join Project Leader — an accelerated, scholarship-supported, online program for NYS teachers.
📅 Spring–Summer 2026 Cohort | 💻 100% Online | 🎯 Finish in 2 semesters
✨ 75% tuition scholarship available!
📩 Email Dr. Audrey Figueroa Murphy ([email protected]
) to express your interest.
🔗 Info sessions:
Oct. 29 at 6 PM → bit.ly/projectleader1
Nov. 20 at 6 PM → bit.ly/projectleader2
🌍 Empowering Educators 2025 🌟
Celebrating family literacy & multilingual learning with educators, families, and community partners! 💬📚
🎥 Watch the video on YouTube to see the highlights!
🔗https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tmePTVXx68
10/13/2025
🍁 Fall Mini-Break Reminder! 🍁
St. John’s University is closed today, Monday, October 13
Enjoy the long weekend 💛 Take this time to rest, recharge, and enjoy the autumn vibes! 🍂
✨ Empowering Educators 2025!
On June 6, 2025, educators, families, and communities came together to strengthen family literacy and support multilingual learners. 🌎❤️
10/11/2025
✨ Empowering Educators 2025!
On June 6, 2025, educators, families, and communities came together to strengthen family literacy and support multilingual learners. 🌎❤️
09/30/2025
🎉 St. John’s University has been named a top school for an online Master’s in ESL!
This honor highlights our excellent faculty, innovative online programs, and the impact our graduates make in classrooms and communities. Thank you to our students, alumni, and faculty for making this possible! 💙
09/22/2025
✨ Future Teachers Wanted! ✨
NYC Public Schools are offering 20% Tuition Scholarships for the St. John’s University TESOL & Special Education programs 🎓🍎
📚 Flexible Options: Online, In-person, or Hybrid
📅 Start Summer or Fall
🌍 Prepare to make a difference for multilingual learners!
👉 Apply now & join the next generation of educators.