Biola University 2013–14 Catalog
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2. Approved Personalized Concentrations (15 Credits) • Apologetics • Early Childhood • Curriculum and Instruction • History and Philosophy of Science • Linguistics and Intercultural Studies • Personalized Concentration approved by the Graduate Chair • Special Education • Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL) 3. Completion of Capstone Course must be passed with a grade of “B” or higher. Register for one credit per term. May take up to three terms to complete. SEED 594 Action Research Credit(s): 1 - 3. SEED 594 is to be completed in the final semester and may be taken concurrently with other coursework. See an advisor for planning guidance. Graduation Requirements 1. M.A.T. core courses and Capstone must be passed with a grade of “B” or higher. 2. The candidate must complete the Master of Arts in Teaching with a 3.0 cumulative GPA. 3. The candidate must successfully complete SEED 594, Action Research, and all professional requirements related to the coursework and learning outcomes. 4. A minimum of 30 credits is required for the Master of Arts in Teaching. 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 Teaching. 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 Teaching 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 Teaching Personalized Program (Online) Admission Requirements The following are required for admission into the online M.A.T. Personalized Program: • Have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution. • Hold a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale.
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. Clear Credential or Induction Coursework
Clear Credential Coursework Approved elective credits. SEED 593
Clear Credential Candidate Professional Development
Credit(s): 3.
SEED 593 must be passed with a grade of “B-“ or higher. Note : Students admitted to the Multiple or Single Subject Clear Credential Program at Biola
University will enroll in a 3-credit course for each of four semesters (a maximum of 12 credits may be applied toward M.A.). After four semesters, the course can be taken additionally without credit. In some cases, candidates may be able to complete the Clear Credential requirements in less than four semesters.
Induction Coursework Approved elective credits. SEED 604 Induction I
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3.
Induction II Induction III Induction IV
SEED 605 SEED 606
SEED 607 Credit(s): 3. Note : Students completing a state-approved induction program may apply up to 12 credits of Biola student teaching graduate credit to their M.A. in Teaching in lieu of induction credits. However, students must complete the state-approved induction program and earn a Clear Credential prior to receiving the M.A.T. degree. 3. Completion of Capstone Course must be passed with a grade of “B” or higher. Register for one credit per term. May take up to three terms to complete. SEED 594 Action Research Credit(s): 1 - 3. SEED 594 is to be completed in the final semester and may be taken concurrently with other coursework. See an advisor for planning guidance. M.A.T. Personalized Concentration 1. Core Coursework Courses must be passed with a grade of “B” or higher. SEED 501 Philosophy and Values in Schools and Society Credit(s): 3. SEED 524 Research in Culture and Intercultural Instruction Credit(s): 3. SEED 553 Writing Literature Reviews Credit(s): 2. SEED 570 Introduction to Spiritual Formation for the Educator Credit(s): 3. And TTBE 732 Exposition of NewTestament Segments or Themes 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.
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