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Education Specialist Instruction Credential (Mild/Moderate)
1 SEED 548 Collaborative Research will be ongoing throughout the program, but actual enrollment in the 1 credit course will occur in the last term of the M.S. in Curriculum, Instruction, and Publication program. 2 Successful passage of SEED 553 is required for advancement in the program. Writing support and documentation may be mandatory for some students. SEED 554 may be substituted for SEED 553. 3 Register for one credit per term. May take up to three terms to complete. To produce quality research, it is recommended to be the only class taken in the final semester. Education Specialist Instruction Credential (Mild/Moderate) Program Description The Education Specialist Instruction Credential authorizes the holder to conduct Educational Assessments related to student's access to the academic core curriculum and progress towards meeting instructional academic goals, and provide instruction, and Special Education Support to individuals in the area of specialization listed on the credential (Mild/ Moderate Disabilities). Mild/Moderate Disabilities (M/M) includes specific learning disabilities, mild to moderate intellectual disabilities, other health impairment, serious emotional disturbance, and authorizes service in grades K–12 and in classes organized primarily for adults through age 22. The Education Specialist Instruction Credential has online coursework with in person fieldwork. Student teaching supervision is available in person or via Skype pending location of student teaching placement. Learning Outcomes Program Learning Outcomes Biola University's graduate Educational Specialist Credential candidates are expected to exemplify the following outcomes upon the completion of the Education Specialist Instruction (Mild/Moderate) Credential. Students will be able to: 1. Identify and articulate God's calling as Christian educators by reflecting on their spiritual journey and their educational preparation in a biblically integrated essay; and demonstrate Christian attitudes and actions conducive to professional excellence and witness by maintaining high professional disposition marks in coursework and fieldwork (ULO 1, 2, 3). 2. Examine and analyze their students' cognitive, social, and physical growth through the gathering of student profile data, monitoring their progress, and providing constructive feedback to maximize students' optimum development (ULO 1). 3. Demonstrate respect for diversity in cross-cultural and special population educational settings in order to promote equity and justice as exhibited in differentiated learning plans, response to profile data, and high marks in professional dispositions throughout coursework and fieldwork experiences (ULO 1, 2, 3). 4. Design and implement appropriate adaptations to ensure the attainment of a productive learning environment for each student enrolled in candidates' classes by focused evaluation and reflection of each student's strengths and needs. Candidates will also utilize developmental and learning theories, as a foundation for professional decision-making and reflection by identifying student learning needs and making appropriate adaptations to ensure student learning (ULO 1, 3).
portfolio including key assignments) related to the coursework and learning outcomes. 4. Candidates must demonstrate high performance in each Professional Dispositions and Competencies Evaluation for core coursework in order to remain in the M.S. program. Evidence of unaddressed concerns (scores of 1 or 2), or failing to meet a professional disposition may lead to dismissal. 5. A minimum of 41 credits is required for the M.S. in Curriculum, Instruction, and Publication. 6. Candidates must meet with a department advisor and Graduate Graduation Counselor in the Office of the Registrar one year prior to graduation to declare intent to graduate. (See Graduate Graduation Check description in the Admission, Enrollment and Graduation Requirements (p. 22) section). Transfer of Credits Students transferring from an accredited graduate program may transfer a maximum of 6 approved credits for their M.S. in Curriculum, Instruction, and Publication. Courses transferred must be equivalent to Biola University’s and have direct applicability to the student’s program design. Only courses with a grade of “B” (3.0) on a 4.0 grade scale or higher will be considered for transfer towards the M.S. in Curriculum, Instruction, and Publication degree; a grade of “B-” or lower is not transferable. Credits considered for transfer must have been taken within five years prior to the date of admission. Curriculum Requirements Program Courses SEED 501 Philosophy and Values in Schools and Society 3 SEED 502 Advanced Educational Psychology 3 SEED 503 Educational Research and Statistics 3 SEED 504 Advanced Curriculum and Instruction 3 SEED 524 Research in Culture and Intercultural Instruction 3 SEED 548 Collaborative Research 1 1 SEED 553 Writing Literature Reviews 2 2 SEED 571 Grant Writing, Book Proposal, and Textbook 3 SEED 572 Learning, Motivation, and Student Engagement 3 SEED 573 Curriculum Practicum 3 SEED 574 Current Issues in Education and Education Policy 3 SEED 576 Preparing Textbooks for Publication 3 SEED 577 School Leadership and Professional Learning Communities 3 SEED 596 Professional Development Module 1 Select one of the following: 3 TTBE 732 Exposition of New Testament Segments or Themes (taken as ’Life of Christ’) Other approved TTBE course Capstone Course SEED 598 Curriculum Research Project 3 1 Total Credits 41
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