Program Completion Students must petition with a School of Education advisor and the Registrar's Office, preferably the semester prior to graduation.
3. Completion of M.A. core: SEED 501, Philosophy & Values in School and Society; SEED 503, Educational Research & Statistics; SEED 504, Advanced Curriculum & Instruction
4. Completion of an emphasis in faith-based issues related to education:
A minimum of a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale must be maintained throughout the program.
Courses (SEED) SEED 501
A. SEED 601, Character Development & Spiritual Formation
Philosophy & Values in Schools & Society. ..................... 3 Assists Christian teachers and administrators to fulfill their roles as change agents. Focuses upon historical, cultural and social analyses of schools and society from a biblical perspec- tive to help educators select pedagogical methods that harmonize with educational aims. Prerequisite: completion of 502, 554, and 524 with a minimum grade of “B” and prelimi- nary credential or equivalent experience. Signature required. Advanced Educational Psychology................................... 3 Students analyze human development, learning, motivation, and assessment theories through comparisons of primary and secondary source documents. Students use this analysis to create a personal vision and mission statement that will direct their continued growth as a professional educator. Students examine National Board Certification in light of professional goals. A minimum grade of “B” required for Master’s degree. Prerequisite: Preliminary Credential or equivalent experience. Signature required. Educational Research & Statistics...................................... 3 Covers the design and analysis of experimental and non- experimental research in the educational context. Basic principles include sampling, measurement, design validity, analysis, and research ethics. Definition and examples of quali- tative research also included. Prerequisite: basic computer literacy and completion of 502, 554, and 524 with a minimum grade of "B" and Preliminary Credential or equivalent experi- ence. Signature required. Advanced Curriculum & Instruction................................. 3 Historical, philosophical and social foundations of curriculum. Examination of curriculum research related to assessing, de- veloping and organizing educational strategies. Prerequisite: 505 or 506 and completion of 502, 554, and 524 with a mini- mum grade of “B” and Preliminary Credential or equivalent experience. Signature required. Elementary Curriculum. ........................................................ 4 Introduction to the scope and sequence of the curriculum in mathematics, science, social studies and language arts; emphasis on teaching, integration across content areas, class- room management and resources. A 60–hour field practicum component is required, 15 hours for teachers under contract. Prerequisite: SEED 519, 526 and 520. TPA #2 fee: $25. Signature required.
B. SEED 602, Legal & Ethical Issues in Education
C. Apologetics Elective
D. ISCL 556, World Religions course or approved elective
E. ISCL 724, Issues in Spiritual Warfare course or approved elective
SEED 502
5. Completion of the Professional Development Module (SEED 596)
6. Completion of the Capstone (SEED 595, exam; SEED 598, Research Project; or SEED 599, Thesis)
7. A minimum of 38 graduate units.
M. A . in Education , Personal i zed The M.A. in Education Personalized requires the following:
SEED 503
1. Professional Writing (SEED 554), Research in Culture & Inter- cultural Instruction (SEED 524), and Advanced Educational Psychology (SEED 502) with a grade “B” or better prior to continuing with the remaining M.A. core courses.
2. TTBE 732, Life of Christ
3. Completion of core: SEED 501, Philosophy & Values in School & Society; SEED 503, Educational Research & Statis- tics; SEED 504, Advanced Curriculum & Instruction 4. Completion of an approved 15–unit emphasis, such as Linguistics & Intercultural Studies, TESOL, Apologetics, Organizational Leadership, History & Philosophy of Science, or a personalized emphasis approved by an advisor
SEED 504
5. Completion of the Professional Development Module (SEED 596)
SEED 505
6. Completion of the Capstone (SEED 595, exam; SEED 598, Research Project; or SEED 599, Thesis)
7. A minimum of 38 graduate units.
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