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• Take the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST) or have satisfied the Basic Skills Requirement (BSR). • Verify subject matter competency. Candidates must present a letter verifying completion of a state-approved subject matter program or evidence of passing one subtest of the CSET in their subject area. • Verify possession of a Certificate of Clearance from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing and submit valid TB tests results. Those applying to the M.A.T. with the Clear Credential or Induction coursework will need the following additional admissions requirements: • Hold a California SB2042 Preliminary Multiple or Single Subject Credential in place of verification of CBEST and subject matter. • Clear Credential candidates must submit the Coach and Placement Information form. Students enrolling in online programs will need all of the above listed admissions requirements as well as the following: • Verify computer literacy sufficient to become actively engaged in learning online by passing an online proficiency test offered by Biola University's Distance Learning Department or providing proof of successful online learning in a prior course. • Verify access to a computer and the Internet sufficient to engage in Biola University's Distance Learning Programs. Official documents presented for admission or evaluation become part of the student's academic file and normally cannot be returned or copied for distribution. Graduation Requirements 1. M.A.T. core courses and Capstone must be passed with a grade of ’B’ or higher. 2. Candidates must complete the Master of Arts in Teaching with a 3.0 cumulative GPA. 3. Candidates must successfully complete SEED 594 Action Research, and all professional requirements (e.g., electronic portfolio, including key assignments) related to the coursework and learning outcomes. 4. Candidates must demonstrate professional behavior as an important aspect of their preparation to effectively impact the field of education (inside and beyond the classroom). For candidates on probationary status, or where a candidate has struggled with professional dispositions (scores of 1 or 2), these concerns may prevent the candidate from moving forward in the program and graduation. 5. A minimum of 30 credits is required for the Master of Arts in Teaching. 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.A. in Teaching. 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.A. in Teaching degree; a grade of ’B-’ is not transferable.
Credits considered for transfer must have been taken within five years prior to the date of admission. Curriculum Requirements Program Courses Courses must be passed with a grade of ’B’ or higher. 1 SEED 501 Philosophy and Values in Schools and Society 3 SEED 524 Research in Culture and Intercultural Instruction 3 SEED 553 Writing Literature Reviews 2 2 SEED 570 Introduction to Spiritual Formation for the Educator 3 Select one of the following: 3 TTBE 732 Exposition of New Testament Segments or Themes (taken as ’Life of Christ’) Other approved TTBE 3 credit course Capstone Course Course must be passed with a grade of ’B’ or higher. 3 SEED 594 Action Research 1 Total Credits 15 1 Biola students who have taken teacher preparation and pedagogy courses at the undergraduate level, and only need student teaching at the graduate level, will be required to take an additional 3-credit approved elective in order to have the required minimum 30 credits for an M.A.T. 2 Successful passage of SEED 553 is required for advancement in the program. Writing support and documentation may be mandatory for some students. 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 course taken in the final semester. Concentrations Curriculum and Instruction (15 Credits) Offered online.
Concentration Courses Select 15 credits from the following: SEED 571
Grant Writing, Book Proposal, and Textbook
3 3
SEED 572
Learning, Motivation, and Student Engagement
SEED 573 SEED 574
Curriculum Practicum
3 3
Current Issues in Education and Education Policy Preparing Textbooks for Publication School Leadership and Professional Learning Communities
SEED 576 SEED 577
3 3
Early Childhood (15 Credits) Offered on campus and online.
Concentration Courses Select 15 credits from the following: SEED 535
Child Development: Birth through Adolescence
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