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Special Education Certificate – Undergraduate
Applying for a Credential Credential candidates complete their student teaching the second semester of their senior year or the semester after they graduate with their bachelor's degree. After successfully completing student teaching and the associated requirements, candidates make an appointment with a credential analyst in the School of Education at Biola University and apply for the Preliminary Teaching Credential from the State of California's Commission on Teacher Credentialing. The Professional Teacher Preparation Program leading to a California Teaching Credential at Biola University is subject to change in response to new legislation and for accreditation/reporting purposes. Please see a credential analyst for current information on completing the requirements for a teaching credential. English Language Learner Authorization Candidates who earn an SB2042 Multiple or Single Subject Preliminary Teaching Credential through the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing will be authorized to teach English Language Learners in their content area. This authorization provides teachers with the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to effectively teach and guide students from culturally, linguistically and socio-economically diverse backgrounds. Students interested in teaching English Language Learners at the adult level should consult with the Department of Applied Linguistics and TESOL in the Cook School of Intercultural Studies. Teaching, ACSI Certificate Application information may be obtained from the ACSI liaison in the School of Education Office. The credential program at Biola University meets the requirements for the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) Certificate. Requirements are identical to the California Preliminary Credential Program as well as:
teams, systematic data collection, objective reporting, and modification and accommodations to support students with mild to moderate learning disabilities in the regular classroom. The institution-sponsored certificate requires that all coursework be passed with a grade of ’B-’ or higher. Curriculum Requirements Prerequisite Courses LEDU 301 Introduction to Teaching 3 Program Courses A paid Taskstream subscription is required. Select 12 credits from the following: 12 LEDU 361 Issues in Special Education LEDU 362 Assessment and Evaluation of Exceptional Learners LEDU 363 Teaching Students with Mild Disabilities in Inclusive Settings LEDU 364 Behavior and Classroom Management for Students with Special Needs LEDU 369 Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders Total Credits 15 TESOL Certificate – Undergraduate To recognize the significance of the training received, a certificate is granted to those who complete 18 credits of prescribed TESOL coursework with a grade of ’C’ or higher. Sixteen of these credits must be completed at Biola University. While the Biola undergraduate certificate in TESOL does not have the same coverage as the graduate certificate, it should be noted that it requires much more than the typical entry level certificate and, as such, qualifies its holders for work in many institutions in the United States and abroad. Students interested in TESOL training may note that there is an unregulated market for a wide range of ’certificates.’ While Biola University-issued TESOL certificates are for year-long programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels, the department can also prepare certificates of completion for students who complete one or more courses. These certificates specify number of contact hours and topics covered. Curriculum Requirements Program Courses INAL 300 Introduction to Language and Linguistics 3 or INAL 313 Language and Culture Learning or INCS 310 General Linguistics or ENGL 351 General English Linguistics INTE 309 Grammar for English Teachers 3 INTE 421 Introduction to TESOL: Adult 3 or ENGL 353 Introduction to TESOL: Adult INTE 427 Materials Evaluation and Preparation 3 INTE 433 Ethics, Values, and Intercultural Communication for TESOL Professionals 3 INTE 492 Practicum in TESOL I 3 Total Credits 18
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BBST 465 Integration Seminar (taken as ’Christian Philosophy of Education’) YMDT 490 Selected Readings and Topics (taken as ’Philosophy of Education’) SEED 501 Philosophy and Values in Schools and Society Total Credits Special Education Certificate – Undergraduate The School of Education at Biola University offers an online institution- sponsored 12-credit certificate in Special Education which can be embedded into the Liberal Studies, Elementary Education major and the Liberal Studies, Multidisciplinary major as a concentration. This certificate will equip a school teacher to better serve special needs students in his/her classroom. Additionally, if a candidate later desires to go into full-time special education, this certificate may provide a head start in coursework. Candidates completing the Special Education Certificate coursework will enjoy 12 credits of focused study in special education, including fieldwork in local schools and the development of competencies that assist the candidate in working with student study
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