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. TPA & Portfolio Assessments Candidates must meet or exceed the minimum standards for passing all four state mandated Teaching Performance Assessments (CalTPA), 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 methodology coursework. 12. Fieldwork Scores Candidates must obtain good to excellent scores in each fieldwork evaluation for methodology coursework. 13. U.S. Constitution The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing also requires that a teaching credential candidate must have completed a minimum 2-unit course that covers the U.S. Constitution or fulfill this requirement by examination. Biola University students can complete this requirement by taking one of the courses that follow with a grade of “C” or better. Transfer students must demonstrate knowledge of the U.S. Constitution through an approved transferred course or an appropriate exam. A U.S. Constitution exam and study packet is available in Biola ʼ s School of Education. See advisor for details. • HIST 107 - United States History Unit(s): 3. • POSC 225 - Survey of American Government Unit(s): 3. 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. 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 ʼ s Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
Note The Professional Teacher Preparation Program leading to a California Teaching Credential at Biola University is subject to change in response to new legislation. Please see a credential analyst for current information on completing the requirements for a teaching credential. Additional Certification English Language Learner Authorization Candidates who earn a 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. Students interested in teaching English Language Learners at the adult level should consult with the Department of Applied Linguistics & 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. Application information may be obtained from the ACSI liaison in the School of Education Office. • BBST 465 - Integration Seminar Unit(s): 3. BBST 465: Christian 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. Application for permits will be submitted to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing with Biola University ʼ s formal recommendation. Special Education Certificate The School of Education at Biola University offers an online institution-sponsored 12-unit certificate in Special Education which can be embedded into the Liberal Studies, Elementary Education major as a focused area of study. This certificate will equip you as a school teacher to better serve special needs students in your classroom. Additionally, if you later desire to go into full-time special education, this certificate may provide a head start in your coursework. Candidates completing the Special Education Certificate coursework will enjoy 12 units of focused study in special education, including fieldwork in local schools and the development of competencies that assist you 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.
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