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SEED 585 - Student Teaching in Special Education II Credits 6 The purpose of this course is to prepare Education Specialist candidates to teach students with mild/moderate disabilities in a variety of educational settings. Upon successful completion of this course, candidates will be prepared to teach students in K–12th grade with mild/moderate disabilities. Notes: Special approval required. Credential candidates must pass this course with a grade of ’B-’ or higher. CalTPA #4. Restricted to formal application and approval. Must register for SEED 584 if completing student teaching in one semester. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Post Baccalaureate Level or Graduate Level. Fee: Paid Taskstream subscription required. SEED 593 - Induction Program-Clear Credential Candidate Professional Development Credits 3 This course provides support for the Clear Credential candidate to evaluate their beginning levels of teaching proficiency, proposed areas in which they wish to grow professionally, and to support them in achieving the professional growth goals identified to improve application of skills and knowledge learned during their preliminary credential program. Notes: Special approval required. Restricted to submission of Coach and Placement Information form. May be taken up to four times for credit. A minimum grade of ’B-’ is required. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Post Baccalaureate Level or Graduate Level. SEED 594 - Action Research Credit 1 Graduate students study student-, classroom- and school-based problems. Students set up action plans to study results of interventions leading to performance-based improvement. Notes: Special approval required. A minimum grade of ’B’ required for Master's degree (a grade of ’B-’ is not sufficient). Students entering Fall 2012 forward are required to register for 1 credit per semester. May take up to three terms to complete. This course serves as the capstone course for the M.A.T. Restricted to petition to graduate. Grade Mode: V. Prerequisites: SEED 553 or SEED 554. Restrictions: Must be School of Education; and Graduate Level. SEED 596 - Professional Development Module Credit 1 Students explore their role as leaders in the educational community, examining the change process within the context of curricular innovations and moral leadership. Paths for the capstone process are examined. Notes: A minimum grade of ’B’ required for Master's degree (a grade of ’B-’ is not sufficient). Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: SEED 554 (concurrent registration permitted). Restrictions: Must be School of Education; and Graduate Level. SEED 597 - Independent Studies Credits 1-3 Subject matter and credits earned by arrangement. Notes: A maximum of 6 credits may be taken. Restricted to School of Education approval. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be School of Education; and Graduate Level. SEED 598 - Curriculum Research Project Credit 1 Students may elect to complete an instructional development project under the guidance of a faculty advisor. This option requires a literature review and a curriculum development project. Notes: Special approval required. Sign up for one credit per term. May take up to three terms to complete. A minimum grade of ’B’ required for Master's degree (a grade of ’B-’ is not sufficient). Restricted to petition to graduate. Grade Mode: V. Prerequisites: SEED 501, SEED 502, SEED 503, SEED 504, SEED 524, SEED 554, SEED 596, and TTBE 732. Restrictions: Must be School of Education; and Graduate Level.
SEED 599 - Thesis Credit 1 Students may elect to complete a published thesis under the guidance of a faculty advisor. The thesis involves a literature review and qualitative and/or quantitative research. Notes: Special approval required. Sign up for one credit per term. May take up to three terms to complete. A minimum grade of ’B’ required for Master's degree (a grade of ’B-’ is not sufficient). Restricted to petition to graduate. Grade Mode: V. Prerequisites: SEED 501, SEED 502, SEED 503, SEED 504, SEED 524, SEED 554, SEED 596, and TTBE 732. Restrictions: Must be School of Education; and Graduate Level. SEED 601 - Character Development and Spiritual Formation Credits 3 Based on Scriptural teaching about knowing God, this course explores the deepening of one's relationship with God and how both teacher and student character is developed in the classroom context. Reviews literature related to spiritual formation, child, adolescent, and adult spirituality, examining the influences of Christian teachers in school and society. Compares character development and spiritual formation movements. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: SEED 502, SEED 554, and SEED 524 with a grade of ’B’ or better (a grade of ’B-’ is not sufficient). Restrictions: Must be School of Education; and Graduate Level. SEED 602 - Legal and Ethical Issues in Education Credits 3 Candidates study state and federal educational law, the legislative process, and the ethical impact of current and pending decisions within the context of a Christian worldview. Field experts and resources are introduced and action plans explored. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: SEED 502, SEED 554, and SEED 524 with a grade of ’B’ or better (a grade of ’B-’ is not sufficient). Restrictions: Must be School of Education; and Graduate Level. SEED 603 - Assessment for School Improvement Credits 3 Teachers and school leaders must understand the connections between curriculum, teaching, assessment, and learning in order to achieve the desired results. Upon completion of this course, teachers and school leaders will possess the skills to direct, guide, stimulate and put into effect curriculum and assessment changes aligned with district, state, and national standards. Students will also demonstrate understanding of the necessary components to appropriately interpret standardized and informal assessments for group and individualized testing. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: SEED 502, SEED 554, and SEED 524 with a grade of ’B’ or better (a grade of ’B-’ is not sufficient). Restrictions: Must be School of Education; and Graduate Level. SEED 604 - Induction I Credits 3 Graduates who are practicing teachers holding a SB2042 Multiple or Single Subject Preliminary Credential and who are in a CTC-approved district induction program may receive up to 12 credits of induction credit towards their M.A.Ed. or M.A.T. degree. Graduates complete district requirements and meet with Biola professors for monthly support during their first two years of teaching. Notes: Special approval required. Tuition for induction credits is one-third the normal graduate tuition. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: Proof of current participation in an induction program. Restrictions: Must be Graduate Level.
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