Biola University 2013–14 Catalog
Students interested in teaching English Language Learners at the adult level should consult with the Department of Applied Linguistics and TESOL in the Cook School of Intercultural Studies. Association of Christian Schools International Certificate The credential program at Biola University meets the requirements for the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) Certificate. Requirements are identical to the California Preliminary Credential program; however, BBST 465 Christian Philosophy of Education must also be completed. Torrey students will complete YMDT 490 Philosophy of Education in place of BBST 465. Application information may be obtained from the ACSI liaison in the School of Education Office.
Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential. See the Professional Teacher Preparation section of the catalog. Secondary Education Minor Candidates who take the following 18 credits qualify for a Secondary Education minor: LEDU 301, 330, 341, 425, 433, 436, 437. The Secondary Education minor alone does not meet all requirements for the California Preliminary Single Subject Teaching Credential. See the Professional Teacher Preparation section of the catalog. Elementary Education, Minor Minor Requirements Candidates must complete 18 credits to qualify for an Elementary Education minor. The Elementary Education minor alone does not meet all requirements for the California Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential. See the Professional Teacher Preparation section of the catalog under the Liberal Studies, Elementary Education major. Core Requirements Candidates must take the following 16 credits: LEDU 301 Introduction to Teaching Credit(s): 3. LEDU 330 Psychological Foundations of Education Credit(s): 3. LEDU 341 Methods of Teaching Linguistically Diverse Students Credit(s): 3. LEDU 420 Elementary Reading/Language Arts Credit(s): 3. LEDU 431 Elementary Curriculum Credit(s): 3. LEDU 432 Elementary Curriculum Fieldwork Credit(s): 1. Elective Requirements Select two additional credits from the following: PEED 201 Elementary Physical Education Methods and Activities Credit(s): 2. ARTS 306 Elementary Art Workshop Credit(s): 3. MUSC 310 Elementary Music Workshop Credit(s): 2. 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.
Integration Seminar
Credit(s): 3.
BBST 465
BBST 465 - Christian Philosophy of Education YMDT 490 Selected Readings and Topics
Credit(s): 1 - 4.
YMDT 490 - Philosophy of Education
Child Development Permits The School of Education offers an Early Childhood concentration within the context of a Liberal Studies, Elementary Education major. Upon completion of the required Early Childhood coursework, candidates will be eligible to apply for the California Child Development Assistant Permit and the Associate Teacher Permit with the option to add the School-Age Emphasis Authorization to either permit. Candidates completing the Early Childhood coursework will enjoy hands-on experience in several local infant, toddler, and elementary-age educational settings during their required fieldwork assignments. The School of Education is also approved to recommend candidates for the Child Development Teacher, Master Teacher and Site Supervisor permits through the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Applications for permits will be submitted to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing with Biola University’s formal recommendation. Special Education Certificate The School of Education at Biola University offers an online institution-sponsored 12-credit certificate in Special Education which can be embedded into the Liberal Studies, Elementary Education major as a concentration. This certificate will equip a school teacher to better serve special needs students in his/ her classroom. Additionally, if a candidate later desires to go into full-time special education, this certificate may provide a head start in coursework. Candidates completing the Special Education Certificate coursework will enjoy 12 credits of focused study in special education, including fieldwork in local schools and the development of competencies that assist the candidate in working with student study teams, systematic data collection, objective reporting, and modification and accommodations to support students with mild to moderate learning disabilities in the regular classroom. Elementary Education Minor Candidates who take the following 18 credits qualify for an Elementary Education minor: LEDU 301, 330, 341, 420, 431, 432 and two additional credits from the following: PEED 201; ARTS 306; MUSC 310; LEDU 309, 336, 337, or 380. The Elementary Education minor alone does not meet all requirements for the California
Secondary Education, Minor Minor Requirements Students must complete 18 credits to receive a Secondary Education minor.
The Secondary Education minor alone does not meet all requirements for the California Preliminary Single Subject Teaching Credential. See the Professional Teacher Preparation section of the catalog under the Liberal Studies, Elementary Education major. Core Requirements (18 Credits) LEDU 301 Introduction to Teaching Credit(s): 3.
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