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Biola University
Taskstream Subscription Candidates must have a paid subscription to Taskstream while taking teacher preparation courses, pedagogy courses, and student teaching. Pedagogy Courses In addition to the teacher preparation coursework, subject-specific pedagogy classes are required of each candidate. Pedagogy courses must be passed with a grade of "B-" or higher.
CalTPA and Portfolio Assessments Candidates must meet or exceed the minimum standards for passing all four state-mandated California Teaching Performance Assessments (CalTPAs), and complete and successfully present their portfolio. Recommendation Candidates must be recommended by the faculty of the School of Education as having all requisite professional qualities to be successful as a teacher. Professional Dispositions and Competencies Evaluations Candidates must demonstrate high performance in each Professional Dispositions and Competencies Evaluation for teacher preparation and pedagogy coursework in order to remain in the Teacher Preparation Program. Evidence of unaddressed concerns (scores of 1 or 2), or failing to meet a professional disposition may lead to dismissal. Fieldwork Evaluation Candidates must obtain good to excellent scores in each fieldwork evaluation for teacher preparation coursework, including student teaching. U.S. Constitution Requirement The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing requires that a teaching credential candidate must have completed a minimum 2-credit course that covers the U.S. Constitution or fulfill this requirement by examination. Biola University students may complete this requirement by taking either HIST 108 or POSC 225 with a grade of "C" or better. Students receiving AP college credit for either HIST 108 or POSC 225 will also meet this requirement. Transfer coursework must be reviewed by a credential analyst in the School of Education. If an exam is required, a U.S. Constitution exam and study packet is available in Biola's School of Education. See advisor for details. CPR Candidates must show verification of current training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)—infant, child and adult—that meets the standards of either the American Heart Association "B" or "C" level course or the American Red Cross CPR course when applying for the Preliminary Teaching Credential. Advisor Contact Candidates are required to meet regularly with an advisor in their major to ensure that all requirements are met. Applying for a Credential Credential candidates complete their student teaching the second semester of their senior year or the semester after they graduate with their bachelor's degree. After successfully completing student teaching and the associated requirements, candidates make an appointment with a credential analyst in the School of Education at Biola University and apply for the Preliminary Teaching Credential from the State of California's Commission on Teacher Credentialing. The Professional Teacher Preparation Program leading to a California Teaching Credential at Biola University is subject to change in response to new legislation and for accreditation/reporting purposes. Please see a credential analyst for current information on completing the requirements for a teaching credential.
Code
Title
Credits
Secondary Candidates: LEDU 433 Elementary Candidates: LEDU 309
Single Subject Pedagogy
2
Elementary Math/Science Methods Elementary Health Curriculum and Methods Elementary History-Social Science Curriculum and Methods
2 1
LEDU 336
LEDU 337
1
LEDU 380 ARTS 306 MUSC 310 PEED 201
Children's Literature
3 3 2 2
Elementary Art Workshop Elementary Music Workshop
Elementary Physical Education Methods and Activities
Total Credits
16
Certificate of Clearance and Tuberculosis (TB) Test Candidates must complete the application for a Certificate of Clearance prior to taking LEDU 301 course in order to participate in the required fieldwork sequence. Fees required. Candidates must also submit valid TB tests results prior to taking LEDU 301 course and annually in order to participate in the required fieldwork sequence in the Teacher Preparation Program. Fees required. Minimum Grades and GPA Requirements All teaching credential candidates must maintain an overall cumulative 2.75 grade point average (GPA) in their major. A 3.0 cumulative GPA must be achieved in the teacher preparation course sequence and students must receive a grade of "B-" or higher in all teacher preparation and pedagogy courses in order to be formally recommended for a Preliminary Teaching Credential. Basic Skills Requirement Passage of California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST) or equivalent is required. This requirement must be met prior to applying for student teaching. RICA Exam Passage of the Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA) exam is required for candidates earning a Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential. This requirement must be met prior to applying for a preliminary teaching credential. Subject Matter Competency Requirement Multiple subject candidates must pass the California Subject Exam for Teachers (CSET: Multiple Subjects) to prove subject matter competency. Single subject candidates must prove subject matter competency by completing an approved subject matter program or passing equivalent subject matter exams (CSET). These exams must be passed prior to applying for student teaching.
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