School of Education
And
8. Professional Qualities Requirement Candidates must be recommended by the faculty of the School of Education as having all requisite professional qualities to be successful as a teacher. 9. Professional Dispositions and Competencies Evaluations 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. 10. Fieldwork Evaluation Candidates must obtain good to excellent scores in each fieldwork evaluation for teacher preparation coursework. 11. U.S. Constitution Requirement The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing requires that a teaching credential candidate must have completed a minimum two-credit course that covers the U.S. Constitution or fulfill this requirement by examination. 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. Candidates who have taken one of the courses listed below, with a grade of “C” or better at Biola University, have met this requirement.
Elementary Curriculum Elementary Curriculum Fieldwork Secondary Curriculum Secondary Curriculum Fieldwork
Credit(s): 3.
SEED 543 AND SEED 544
Credit(s): 1.
or
Credit(s): 3.
SEED 545 AND SEED 546
Credit(s): 1.
And
Elementary Student Teaching I Elementary Student Teaching II Secondary Student Teaching I Secondary Student Teaching II
Credit(s): 6 Credit(s): 6 Credit(s): 6 Credit(s): 6
SEED 512 SEED 513 SEED 514 SEED 515
or
3. Subject-Specific Pedagogy Courses Secondary candidates must take the course respective to his or her subject: SEED 533 Single Subject Pedagogy Credit(s): 2. Elementary candidates must take the following subject- specific pedagogy courses: SEED 507 Art Workshop for Elementary School Teaching Credit(s): 1. SEED 508 Music Workshop for Elementary School Teaching Credit(s): 1. SEED 509 Elementary Mathematics/ Science Workshop Credit(s): 2. SEED 516 Elementary Physical Education Workshop Credit(s): 1. SEED 536 Elementary Health Curriculum and Methods Credit(s): 1. SEED 537 Elementary History - Social Science Curriculum and Methods Credit(s): 1. SEED 549 Studies in Children’s Literature Credit(s): 1. 4. Minimum GPA Requirements All teacher preparation and pedagogy courses must be completed with a grade of “B-” or higher. Overall, a 3.0 GPA must be maintained in the teacher preparation course sequence. An overall 2.75 cumulative GPA is required in order to student teach and to be recommended for a Preliminary Multiple or Single Subject Teaching Credential. 5. RICA Multiple Subject candidates must pass the Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA) exam. 6. Subject Matter Competency Exams 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. 7. Teaching Performance Assessments and the School of Education Portfolio Requirements 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.
United States History to 1865 Survey of American Government
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3.
HIST 108
POSC 225
12. 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. 13. Advisor Contact Candidates must meet regularly with an advisor to ensure that minimum GPA and any other credential requirements are met. Note : 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 ACSI Teaching Certificate The credential program at Biola University meets the requirements for the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) Certificate. Application information may be obtained from the ACSI liaison in the School of Education Office. If candidates meet the requirements for a California Preliminary Credential Program and take BBST 465 Christian Philosophy of Education, YMDT 490 Philosophy of Education, or SEED 501 Philosophy and Values in School and Society, they will meet the requirements for ACSI Certification. purposes. Please see a credential analyst for current information on completing the requirements for a teaching credential.
Integration Seminar
Credit(s): 3.
BBST 465
BBST 465 Integration Seminar: Christian Philosophy of Education
399
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