Clear Credential Coursework
3. A minimum of 30 units is required for the Master of Arts in Teaching. 4. 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 Admissions, Registration & Graduation Requirements section). Transfer of Credits / Units Students transferring from an accredited graduate program may transfer a maximum of six (6) approved units for their M.A. in Teaching. Courses transferred must be equivalent to Biola University ʼ s and have direct applicability to the student ʼ 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. Units considered for transfer must have been taken within five years prior to the date of admission. The entire M.A.T. core must be taken at Biola University. Master of Arts in Education (On-Campus) The Master of Arts in Education is a research-oriented degree, that prepares candidates to work in a variety of academic settings and sets the stage for a doctorate. The program emphasizes professional writing, research and theory. Learning Outcomes We equip teachers to be distinctively Christian educators. Personal relationships with University faculty, school administrators, master teachers, and colleagues lead to the following learning outcomes: 1. Ability to analyze, evaluate, and apply knowledge of current educational issues, settings, and legislative requirements from a biblical perspective. 2. Skills to link theory with practice, effectively differentiating the curriculum for diverse learners (e.g., ability, culture, language, SES, gender) and communities, validating each child as a unique bearer of the image of God. 3. Possession of Christian attitudes and actions conducive to the development of professional excellence and witness to the community. 4. Commitment to lifelong learning and professional growth, embracing a lifestyle of service to others as an act of worship. 5. Work collaboratively with students, parents, and colleagues, leveraging the strengths of individuals to benefit the community. 6. Conduct quality research, learning from natural revelation, and effectively communicating findings to the educational community. 7. Demonstrate discernment, individually and in team settings, creatively solving problems as contextual needs emerge within the educational community. 8. Embrace God ʼ s calling to maximize one ʼ s leadership skills, demonstrating the qualities of a constructive change agent in the educational community to advance the Kingdom of God.
Approved elective units if needed.
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• 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. Electives (12-15 units) Approved Concentrations for Personalized Programs: • Apologetics • Early Childhood • History and Philosophy of Science • Linguistics and Intercultural Studies • Personalized Concentration approved by an advisor • Special Education • Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL) Sample Electives include: • SEED 502 - Advanced Educational Psychology Unit(s): 3. • SEED 504 - Advanced Curriculum & Instruction Unit(s): 3. • SEED 518 - Designing Successful Classrooms: Starting Right Unit(s): 3. • SEED 523 - Behavior & Classroom Management Unit(s): 3. • SEED 554 - Professional Writing Unit(s): 3. • SEED 560 - Family, Community, & Academic Partnerships Unit(s): 3. Phase III of M.A.T. - Core Courses Fifteen units of core courses are required of all M.A.T. candidates: • SEED 501 - Philosophy & Values in Schools & Society Unit(s): 3. • SEED 524 - Research in Culture & Intercultural Instruction Unit(s): 3. • SEED 594 - Action Research Unit(s): 3. SEED 594 IS TO BE COMPLETED IN THE FINAL SEMESTER AND MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY WITH OTHER COURESWORK. SEE AN ADVISOR FOR PLANNING GUIDANCE. • SEED 570 - Introduction to Spiritual Formation for the Educator Unit(s): 3. • TTBE 732 - Exposition of New Testament Segments or Themes Unit(s): 2 - 3. TTBE 732, EXPOSITION OF NEW TESTAMENT SEGMENTS OR THEMES: LIFE OF CHRIST, SHOULD BE TAKEN FOR 3 UNITS. Graduation Requirements 1. The candidate must complete the Master of Arts in Teaching with a 3.0 cumulative GPA. 2. The candidate must successfully complete SEED 594, Action Research, and all professional requirements related to the coursework and learning outcomes.
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