Note Official documents presented for admission or evaluation become part of the student ʼ s academic file and normally cannot be returned or copied for distribution.
student teaching graduate credit to their M.A. in Education or M.A. in Teaching in lieu of induction units. However, if the candidate presents a verification letter from the employing agency indicating that an induction program is not available, he or she may apply for the approved online Clear Credential Program at Biola University which includes the courses listed under the Clear Credential Course Requirements. The Clear Credential courses can be taken as a stand-alone program or can be embedded as part of a 15-unit concentration in Biola's M.A.T. Personalized or M.A.Ed. Personalized Programs.
Child Development Program Requirements 1. Assistant Permit Coursework
SEED 556 - Early Childhood Curriculum Unit(s): 3. SEED 597 - Independent Studies Unit(s): 1 - 3.
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Admission Requirements
• Hold a California SB2042 Preliminary Credential. (See Biola's School of Education Preliminary Credentials) • Have a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale. • Verify that a commission-approved induction program is not available through your employer by submitting the CL-855 CTC form. • Submit the Coach and Placement Information form. • Complete Biola University ʼ 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 ʼ s academic file and normally cannot be returned or copied for distribution.
2. Associate Teacher Permit Coursework
• SEED 556 - Early Childhood Curriculum Unit(s): 3. • SEED 557 - School/Family/Community Partnerships in Early Childhood Urban Settings Unit(s): 3. • SEED 559 - Observation & Assessment of Young Children Unit(s): 3. • SEED 597 - Independent Studies Unit(s): 1 - 3. Experience Requirement Completion of at least 50 days of experience in an instructional capacity in a child care and development program, working at least 3 hours per day within the last two years. This experience must be verified by submitting an original letter from the employer on official letterhead. Fieldwork in coursework may be folded into the 50 days of required early childhood experience (minimum of 3 hours per day).
Clear Credential Course Requirements
3. Teacher Permit Coursework
• SEED 593 - Clear Credential Candidate Professional Development Unit(s): 3. Note Students admitted to the Multiple or Single Subject Clear Credential program at Biola University will enroll in a 3-unit course for each of four semesters (a maximum of 12 units toward M.A. credit). 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. Child Development Permits The School of Education offers Early Childhood coursework, and upon completion of the required coursework, candidates will be eligible to apply for the California Child Development Assistant Permit, Associate Teacher Permit, Teacher Permit, Master Teacher Permit and / or Site Supervisor Permit with the option to add the School Age Emphasis Authorization to all permits. The Early Childhood coursework can be applied to the Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) or the Master of Arts in Education (M.A.Ed.) Personalized Programs or taken only for Child Development certification purposes. Admission Requirements • Have a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale • Present evidence of passing the CBEST or equivalent • Verify possession of Certificate of Clearance from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing • Complete Biola University ʼ s Graduate Education Application • Interview with a member of the School of Education
SEED 555 - Seminars in Education Unit(s): 1 - 3. SEED 555 ONLY REQUIRED IF 175 DAYS OF EXPERIENCE IS NOT MET. SEED 556 - Early Childhood Curriculum Unit(s): 3.
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• SEED 557 - School/Family/Community Partnerships in Early Childhood Urban Settings Unit(s): 3. • SEED 558 - Classroom Management in Early Childhood Settings Unit(s): 3. • SEED 559 - Observation & Assessment of Young Children Unit(s): 3. • SEED 597 - Independent Studies Unit(s): 1 - 3. Experience Requirement Completion of at least 175 days of experience in an instructional capacity in a child care and development program, working at least 3 hours per day within the last four years. This experience must be verified by submitting an original letter from the employer on official letterhead. Fieldwork in coursework may be folded into the 175 days of required early childhood experience (minimum of 3 hours per day). Candidates who successfully complete 16 weeks of full- time student teaching pre-K through grade 3 may use these hours to fulfill the 175 day requirement. General Education Requirement: Must complete 16 semester units in general education. One course in each of the following areas: humanities and / or fine arts, social sciences, math and / or science, and English and / or language arts.
4. Master Teacher Permit Coursework
SEED 555 - Seminars in Education Unit(s): 1 - 3. SEED 555 CAN BE MET BY SEED 512 & 513: ELEMENTARY STUDENT TEACHING (K THROUGH GRADE 3 CLASSROOM).
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