A non-traditional course schedule of evening and Saturday courses provides flexibility for students, teachers, administrators, and specialists. Interterm and summer classes are also available. Transfer of Credits/Units Students transferring from an accredited graduate program may transfer a maximum of six (6) approved units for their M.A. in Education. 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 Education degree. Units considered for transfer must have been taken within five years prior to the date of admission. The entire M.A.Ed. core must be taken at Biola University.
5. Completion of M.A. Core
Philosophy & Values in Schools & Society Educational Research & Statistics Advanced Curriculum & Instruction
Units: 3
SEED 501
Units: 3
SEED 503
413
Units: 3
SEED 504
6. Completion of the Professional Development Module
Professional Development Module
Units: 1
SEED 596
7. Completion of one Capstone Course must be completed with a grade of “B” or better.
Comprehensive Examination
Units: 1 - 3
SEED 595
or
Research Project
Units: 1 - 3
SEED 598
or
School of Education Master of Arts Graduation Requirements
Thesis
Units: 1 - 3
SEED 599
Students earning a Master’s Degree must petition with a School of Education advisor and the Registrar’s Office, preferably the semester prior to graduation. A minimum of a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale must be maintained throughout the program. M.A.Ed. with Teaching Concentration The M.A. in Education with a Teaching Concentration requires the following: 1. Clear Credential Completion of a Clear Credential through a CCTC–approved Induction Program or the Clear Credential Coursework:
8. A minimum of 38 graduate units (May include up to 12 units of graduate student teaching taken through Biola University or 12 units of induction credit). M.A.Ed. with Faith-Based Concentration The M.A. in Education with a Faith-Based Concentration requires the following coursework: 1. Completion of the following courses Courses must be completed with a grade of “B” or better prior to continuing with the remaining M.A. core courses.
Professional Writing
Units: 3
SEED 554
Research in Culture & Intercultural Instruction
SEED 524
Advanced Studies in Health Education
Units: 3
SEED 586
Units: 3
Advanced Studies in Teaching Special Populations
SEED 587
Advanced Educational Psychology
Units: 3
SEED 502
Units: 3
Advanced Studies in Classroom Technology
Units: 2
SEED 588
2. Life of Christ
Advanced Studies in English Language Development
SEED 589
Units: 3
Exposition of New Testament Segments or Themes
TTBE 732
Units: 2 - 3
2. Action Research
TTBE 732 should be taken for 3 units.
Action Research
Units: 3
SEED 594
3. Completion of M.A. Core
3. Completion of the following courses Courses must be completed with a grade of “B” or better prior to continuing with the remaining M.A. core courses.
Philosophy & Values in Schools & Society Educational Research & Statistics Advanced Curriculum & Instruction
Units: 3
SEED 501
Units: 3
SEED 503
Units: 3
SEED 504
Professional Writing
Units: 3
SEED 554
4. Concentration in Faith-based Issues Related to Education
Research in Culture & Intercultural Instruction Units: 3
SEED 524
Advanced Educational Psychology
Units: 3
SEED 502
Apologetics Elective SEED 601
Character Development & Spiritual Formation Units: 3
4. Life of Christ
Legal & Ethical Issues in Education
Units: 3
SEED 602
World Religions
Units: 3
ISCL 556
Exposition of New Testament Segments or Themes
TTBE 732
ISCL 556 or an approved elective may be taken.
Units: 2 - 3
Issues in Spiritual Warfare
Units: 3
ISCL 724
TTBE 732 should be taken for 3 units.
ISCL 724 or an approved elective may be taken.
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