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Teaching, ACSI Certificate
Teaching, M.A.T. Program Description The Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) is primarily designed for two audiences: 1. Students with a B.A. or B.S. in any subject who desire to earn a credential while working towards a Masters. 2. Credentialed teachers who desire to sharpen their practitioner skills through induction, the Clear Credential, and/or enter a personalized program for advanced coursework. Learning Outcomes Program Learning Outcomes Upon completion of the Master of Arts in Teaching, students will be able to: 1. Analyze, evaluate, and apply knowledge of current educational issues, settings, and legislative requirements from a biblical perspective (ULO 1). 2. Identify personal assumptions and generalizations related to diversity (e.g., gender, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, and [dis]abilities) while affirming that all students are valued as image bearers of God (ULO 2). 3. Demonstrate Christian attitudes and actions conducive to the development of professional excellence and witness to the community (ULO 3). 4. Exhibit growth in one’s professional practice by utilizing professional databases, conducting empirical research, and articulating findings through effective writing (ULO 1, 2, and 3). 5. Synthesize knowledge, skills, and perspectives from concentration- specific content of the master of teaching program to determine implications for professional practice (ULO 2). Each Program Learning Outcome (PLO) listed above references at least one of the University Learning Outcomes (ULO 1, 2, 3), which may be found in the General Information (p. 6) section of this catalog. Requirements Admission Requirements • Applicants must have completed all bachelors requirements prior to the start of the program and must have a bachelors degree conferred from a regionally accredited institution prior to the start of the second term. • Have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale. • Submit GRE General test scores to determine writing proficiency (waived if cumulative GPA is 3.5 or above or if CBEST and all CSET subtests are passed). • Applicants for whom English is not a primary language must verify a score of 100 iBT on the TOEFL exam. • Complete Biola University's Graduate Education Application. • Interview with a member of the School of Education. Those applying to the M.A.T. with the Preliminary Teaching Credential coursework will need the following additional admissions requirements:
SEED 563
Teaching Students with Mild Disabilities in Inclusive Settings Behavior and Classroom Management for Students with Special Needs Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders
3
SEED 564
3
SEED 580 SEED 582
3 3
Consultation, Collaboration, and Communication for the Education Specialist
SEED 583
Curriculum Design for Students with Mild/ Moderate Disabilities
3
SEED 596
Professional Development Module
1 3
Select one of the following:
TTBE 732 Exposition of New Testament Segments or Themes (taken as ’Life of Christ’) Other approved TTBE course Capstone Course Select one of the following:
1
SEED 598 Curriculum Research Project 3 SEED 599 Thesis 3
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 Special Education 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. Candidates wanting to earn a Preliminary Education Specialist Instruction Credential (Mild/Moderate), in addition to the M.S. in Special Education, should complete the credential program requirements prior to starting M.S. core coursework. See the Education Specialist Instruction Credential (Mild/Moderate) (p. 344) section in the catalog. Teaching, ACSI Certificate 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:
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Select 6 credits of Bible courses Select one of the following:
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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
9
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