Biola University 2013–14 Catalog
Substitution Liberal Studies, Elementary Education majors who are not pursuing a teaching credential at Biola can substitute one of the following:
Single Subject Credentials The Single Subject Credential authorizes instruction in the subjects listed on the credential in departmentalized classes at any grade level including preschool, grades K-12 and classes organized primarily for adults, but is especially appropriate for middle school and high school. This credential also includes authorization to teach English Language Learners within your content area. All students should regularly see advisors in their major as well as the School of Education. Undergraduate students interested in teaching at the secondary level are advised to major in the subject area they wish to teach. Teacher Preparation Requirements 1. Teacher Preparation Courses All candidates for the Preliminary Multiple or Single Subject Teaching Credential must complete the following undergraduate teacher preparation courses in sequence. Courses must be passed with a grade of “B-” or higher and the overall GPA in the teacher preparation courses must be a 3.0 or higher:
Intercultural Adjustment Peoples of the World Intercultural Communication
Credit(s): 3.
INCS 322 OR INCS 332 OR INCS 420
Credit(s): 3.
Credit(s): 3.
in place of: LEDU 341
Methods of Teaching Linguistically Diverse Students
Credit(s): 3.
And approved upper-division electives if credit requirements for graduation have not been met in place of: LEDU 309 Elementary Math/Science Methods Credit(s): 2. LEDU 336 Elementary Health Curriculum and Methods Credit(s): 1. LEDU 337 Elementary History-Social Science Curriculum and Methods Credit(s): 1. Professional Teacher Preparation 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. Preliminary Credentials The SB2042 Professional Teacher Preparation Programs are available for Single Subject and Multiple Subject Credentials and are accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). 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. Multiple Subject Credentials The SB2042 Multiple Subject Credential authorizes instruction in any self-contained classroom for grades K-12, preschool, and classes organized primarily for adults, but is especially appropriate for grades K-6. This credential also includes authorization to teach English Language Learners. Undergraduate students interested in teaching in the elementary schools are advised to take the Liberal Studies, Elementary Education major, which includes the required teacher preparation and pedagogy courses. However, a student from any major who wishes to teach elementary school may earn a teaching credential by taking all required teacher preparation and pedagogy courses. Students should regularly see advisors in their major as well as the School of Education.
Introduction to Teaching Psychological Foundations of Education
Credit(s): 3.
LEDU 301 LEDU 330
Credit(s): 3.
Methods of Teaching Linguistically Diverse Students
LEDU 341
Credit(s): 3.
And
Elementary Reading/Language Arts Secondary Content Area Reading
Credit(s): 3.
LEDU 420 OR LEDU 425
Credit(s): 3.
And
Elementary Curriculum
Credit(s): 3.
LEDU 431 AND LEDU 432 LEDU 436 AND LEDU 437
Elementary Curriculum Fieldwork
Credit(s): 1.
or
Secondary Curriculum
Credit(s): 3.
Secondary Curriculum Fieldwork
Credit(s): 1.
And either LEDU 440
Elementary Student Teaching I Elementary Student Teaching II Secondary Student Teaching I Secondary Student Teaching II
Credit(s): 6.
AND LEDU 442 LEDU 450 AND LEDU 452
Credit(s): 6.
or
Credit(s): 6.
Credit(s): 6.
2. Admission Application Students who wish to complete the undergraduate Teacher Preparation Program must formally apply for admission to the Teacher Preparation Program during the following Introduction to Teaching course. The student application must demonstrate a minimum cumulative 2.75 GPA (on a 4.0 grade scale) and a TOEFL score of 100 IBT for non-native English speaking candidates. LEDU 301 Introduction to Teaching Credit(s): 3. 3. 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. Secondary candidates must take LEDU433 and elementary candidates must take the following subject-
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