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U.S. Constitution Requirement The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing requires that a teaching credential candidate must have completed a minimum 2-credit course that covers the U.S. Constitution or fulfill this requirement by examination. Transfer coursework must be reviewed by a credential analyst in the School of Education. If an exam is required, a U.S. Constitution exam and study packet is available in Biola's School of Education. Candidates who have taken one of the courses listed below, with a grade of ’C’ or better at Biola University, have met this requirement.
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1 Intern Support Seminar is taken by candidates who hold an Intern Credential. See credential analyst in the School of Education for requirements. Minimum Grades and GPA Requirements All Education Specialist coursework must be completed with a grade of ’B-’ or higher. Overall, a 3.0 GPA must be maintained in the Education Specialist course sequence in order to student teach and to be recommended for a Preliminary Education Specialist Instruction Credential. Taskstream Subscription Candidates must have a paid subscription to Taskstream while taking Education Specialist courses, including prerequisites, and during student teaching. Certificate of Clearance and Tuberculosis (TB) Test Candidates must complete the application for a Certificate of Clearance prior to taking Education Specialist courses in order to participate in the required fieldwork. Fees required. Candidates must submit valid TB tests results prior to taking Education Specialist courses with fieldwork. TB tests results must be done annually in order to participate in the required fieldwork. Fees required. RICA Exam Candidates must pass the Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA) exam. Not required for candidates who have earned a California teaching credential. Subject Matter Competency Requirement Candidates must prove subject matter competency by completing an approved subject matter program or passing equivalent subject matter exams (CSET). These exams must be passed prior to applying for student teaching or intern support seminar. Portfolio Assessments Candidates must complete and successfully present the Preliminary Education Specialist Credential (Mild/Moderate) electronic portfolio. Recommendation Candidates must be recommended by the faculty of the School of Education as having all requisite professional qualities to be successful as a teacher. Professional Dispositions and Competencies Evaluations Candidates must demonstrate high performance in each Professional Dispositions and Competencies Evaluation for Education Specialist coursework in order to remain in the program. Evidence of unaddressed concerns (scores of 1 or 2), or failing to meet a professional disposition, may lead to dismissal. Fieldwork Evaluation Candidates must obtain good to excellent scores in each fieldwork evaluation for Education Specialist coursework, including student teaching.
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CPR Candidates must show verification of current training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) — infant, child and adult — that meets the standards of either the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross when applying for the Preliminary Education Specialist Instruction (mild/ moderate) Credential. Advisor Contact Candidates must meet regularly with an advisor to ensure that all requirements are met. Applying for a Credential Preliminary Education Specialist Instruction (Mild/ Moderate) Credential After successfully completing student teaching or the intern support seminars and the associated requirements, candidates make an appointment with a credential analyst in the School of Education at Biola University and apply for the Education Specialist Instruction (M/ M) Credential from the State of California's Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Education Specialist Instruction (Mild/Moderate) Intern Credential Candidates who receive a job offer and have met the associated requirements, may apply for an Intern Credential and enroll in the Intern Support Seminar. The Intern Support Seminar is taken by candidates who hold an Education Specialist (Mild/Moderate) Intern credential. If approved, candidates may begin their full-time teaching position while fulfilling all requirements for the Education Specialist (Mild/Moderate) Credential. See the credential analyst in the School of Education for details and applicable prerequisite requirements. The Education Specialist Instruction (M/M) 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. Education, M.A.Ed. Program Description
The Master of Arts in Education is a research-oriented degree that prepares candidates to work in a variety of academic settings, including
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