BiolaCatalog2013-2014NA

Biola University 2013–14 Catalog

Transfer of Credits Students transferring from an accredited graduate program may transfer a maximum of 6 approved credits for their M.A. in Education. Courses transferred must be equivalent to Biola University’s and have direct applicability to the student’s program design. Only courses with a grade of “B” (3.0) on a 4.0 grade scale or higher will be considered for transfer towards the M.A. in Education degree; a grade of “B-” is not transferable. Credits considered for transfer must have been taken within five years prior to the date of admission. Master of Arts in Education  Personalized Program (Online) Admission Requirements The following are required for admission into the online M.A.Ed. Personalized Program: • Hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution. • Have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale. • Hold a preliminary credential or provide verification of the equivalent professional experience and passage of CBEST. Students living outside the U.S. must provide verification of equivalent professional experience and present alternate admissions documentation for review and approval in place of the CBEST exam. • Verify computer literacy sufficient to become actively engaged in learning online by passing an online proficiency test offered by Biola University’s Distance Learning Department or providing proof of successful online learning in a prior course. • Verify access to a computer and the Internet sufficient to engage in Biola University’s Distance Learning Programs. • Non-native English speakers must verify a score of 100 iBT on the TOEFL exam. • Complete Biola University’s Graduate Education Application
. • Interview with a member of the School of Education. Note : Official documents presented for admission or evaluation become part of the student’s academic file and normally cannot be returned or copied for distribution. Online M.A.Ed. Personalized 1. Core Coursework Courses must be completed with a grade of “B” or higher. SEED 501 Philosophy and Values in Schools and Society Credit(s): 3. SEED 502 Advanced Educational Psychology Credit(s): 3. SEED 503 Educational Research and Statistics Credit(s): 3. SEED 504 Advanced Curriculum and Instruction Credit(s): 3. SEED 524 Research in Culture and Intercultural Instruction Credit(s): 3.

Professional Writing

Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 1.

SEED 554 SEED 596

Professional Development Module

And

Exposition of NewTestament Segments or Themes

TTBE 732

Credit(s): 2 - 3. TTBE 732, Exposition of New Testament Segments or Themes: Life of Christ, should be taken for 3 credits. OR Other approved TTBE 3 credit course. 2. Completion of an Approved 15-Credit Concentration • Curriculum and Instruction • Early Childhood • Special Education • TESOL Note : Other concentrations are available; however, some courses may be offered only on Biola University’s campus. 3. Completion of One Capstone Course must be completed with a grade of “B” or higher. Register for one credit per term. May take up to three terms to complete. SEED 598 Research Project Credit(s): 1 - 3. OR SEED 599 Thesis Credit(s): 1 - 3. Graduation Requirements 1. M.A.Ed. core courses and Capstone must be passed with a grade of “B” or higher. 2. The candidate must complete the online Master of Arts in Education with a 3.0 cumulative GPA. 3. The candidate must successfully complete one Capstone, and all professional requirements (i.e., portfolio) related to the coursework and learning outcomes. 4. A minimum of 38 credits is required for the online Master of Arts in Education. 5. The candidate must meet with a department advisor and Graduate Graduation Counselor in the Office of the Registrar one year prior to graduation to declare intent to graduate. (See Graduate Graduation Check description in Admission, Enrollment and Graduation Requirements section). Transfer of Credits Students transferring from an accredited graduate program may transfer a maximum of 6 approved credits for their M.A. in Education. Courses transferred must be equivalent to Biola University’s and have direct applicability to the student’s program design. Only courses with a grade of “B” (3.0) on a 4.0 grade scale or higher will be considered for transfer towards the M.A. in Education degree; a grade of “B-” is not transferable. Credits considered for transfer must have been taken within five years prior to the date of admission.

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