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specific pedagogy courses: LEDU309, 336, 337, 380; Music 310; Art 306; and Physical Education 201. Secondary candidates: LEDU 433 Single Subject Pedagogy Credit(s): 2. Elementary candidates: 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. LEDU 380 Children’s Literature Credit(s): 3. MUSC 310 Elementary Music Workshop Credit(s): 2. ARTS 306 Elementary Art Workshop Credit(s): 3. PEED 201 Elementary Physical Education Methods and Activities Credit(s): 2. 4. Certificate of Clearance and Tuberculosis (TB) Test Candidates must complete the application for a Certificate of Clearance and submit valid TB test results prior to taking the Introduction to Teaching course (LEDU 301) in order to participate in the required fieldwork sequence. Fees required. LEDU 301 Introduction to Teaching Credit(s): 3. 5. Minimum Grades and GPA 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. 6. CBEST Passage of California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST) or equivalent is required. 7. RICA Exam Passage of the Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA) exam is required for candidates earning a Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential. 8. CSET Multiple subject candidates must pass the California Subject Exam for Teachers (CSET) 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. 9. 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 the School of Education Portfolio. 10. 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.
11. Professional Disposition Evaluation Candidates must demonstrate high performance in each Professional Dispositions and Competencies Evaluation for teacher preparation coursework in order to remain in the Teacher Preparation Program. Evidence (scores of 1 or 2) of unaddressed concerns or failing to meet a professional disposition may lead to dismissal. 12. Fieldwork Scores Candidates must obtain good to excellent scores in each fieldwork evaluation for teacher preparation coursework. 13. U.S. Constitution 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 one of the courses that follow with a grade of “C” or better. Students receiving AP college credit for either HIST108 or POSC 225 will 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.
United States History to 1865 Survey of American Government
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3.
HIST 108
POSC 225
14. 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. 15. Meet with Advisor Candidates are required to meet regularly with an advisor in their major to ensure that minimum GPA and any other graduation 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. Additional Certification English Language Learner Authorization Candidates who earn an SB2042 Multiple or Single Subject Preliminary Teaching Credential through the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing will be authorized to teach English Language Learners in their content area. This authorization provides teachers with the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to effectively teach and guide students from culturally, linguistically and socio-economically diverse backgrounds.
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