Admission Requirements •
Note Students completing a state-approved induction program may apply up to 12 units of Biola student teaching graduate credit to their M.A. in Education in lieu of induction units. However, students must complete the state-approved induction program and earn a Clear credential prior to receiving the M.A.Ed. degree.
Hold a preliminary credential or provide verification of the equivalent professional experience and passage of CBEST. Students living outside the U.S. wanting to pursue the Master of Arts in Education Personalized Program must provide verification of professional experience and present alternate admissions documentation for review and approval in place of the CBEST exam. • Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale. • Earn a passing score on TOEFL and / or TWE for international students before admission. • Complete Biola University's Graduate Education application. • Interview with a member of the School of Education. Those applying to the M.A.Ed. Teaching Concentration will need all of the above listed admissions requirements as well as the following: • Hold a California SB2042 Preliminary Credential. • Clear Credential Candidates must verify that a commission-approved induction program is not available through their employer by submitting the CL-855 CTC form. Induction Candidates must provide verification of enrollment in a state-approved induction program. • Clear Credential Candidate must submit the Coach and Placement Information form. 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. Concentrations M.A.Ed. with Teaching Concentration The M.A. in Education with a Teaching Concentration requires the following: 1. Clear Credential or Induction Completion of a Clear Credential through a CCTC–approved Clear Credential or Induction Program.
2. Action Research
SEED 594 - Action Research Unit(s): 3.
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3. Completion of the following courses Courses must be completed with a grade of “B” or better prior to continuing with the remaining M.A. core courses. • SEED 554 - Professional Writing Unit(s): 3. • SEED 524 - Research in Culture & Intercultural Instruction Unit(s): 3. • SEED 502 - Advanced Educational Psychology Unit(s): 3. 4. Life of Christ • 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. 5. Completion of M.A. Core • SEED 501 - Philosophy & Values in Schools & Society Unit(s): 3. • SEED 503 - Educational Research & Statistics Unit(s): 3. • SEED 504 - Advanced Curriculum & Instruction Unit(s): 3.
6. Completion of the Professional Development Module
• SEED 596 - Professional Development Module Unit(s): 1.
7. Completion of one Capstone Course must be completed with a grade of “B” or better. • SEED 595 - Comprehensive Examination Unit(s): 1 - 3. or • SEED 598 - Research Project Unit(s): 1 - 3. or • SEED 599 - Thesis Unit(s): 1 - 3. M.A.Ed. Personalized Program The M.A. in Education Personalized requires the following: 1. Completion of the following courses Courses must be completed with a grade of “B” or better prior to continuing with the remaining M.A. core courses. • SEED 554 - Professional Writing Unit(s): 3. • SEED 524 - Research in Culture & Intercultural Instruction Unit(s): 3. • SEED 502 - Advanced Educational Psychology Unit(s): 3.
Clear Credential 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.
Induction Program
SEED 604 - Induction I Unit(s): 3. SEED 605 - Induction II Unit(s): 3. SEED 606 - Induction III Unit(s): 3. SEED 607 - Induction IV Unit(s): 3.
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