2. Life of Christ
considered for transfer must have been taken within five years prior to the date of admission. The entire M.A.Ed. core must be taken at Biola University. Master of Arts in Teaching Personalized Program (Online) Admission Requirements The following are required for admission into the online M.A.T. Personalized Program: • Hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution. • Hold a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale. • Present evidence of passing CBEST or equivalent. Students living outside the U.S. must present alternate admissions documentation for review and approval in place of the CBEST exam. • Verify computer literacy sufficient to become actively engaged in learning online by passing an online proficiency test offered by Biola University ʼ s Distance Learning Department or providing proof of successful online learning in a prior course. • Verify access to a computer and the Internet sufficient to engage in Biola University ʼ s Distance Learning Programs. • Submit a passing score on the TOEFL and / or TWE passing score earned for international students before admission. • 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.
• TTBE 732 - Exposition of New Testament Segments or Themes Unit(s): 2 - 3. TTBE 732 SHOULD BE TAKEN FOR 3 UNITS.
3. Completion of M.A.Ed. 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. 4. Fifteen-unit concentration Completion of an approved 15–unit concentration, such as: • Apologetics • Early Childhood • History & Philosophy of Science • Linguistics & Intercultural Studies • Personalized concentration approved by an advisor • Special Education • Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL)
5. Professional Development Module
• SEED 596 - Professional Development Module Unit(s): 1.
6. 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. Graduation Requirements 1. Candidates must complete the Master of Arts in Education with a 3.0 cumulative GPA. 2. Candidates must successfully complete one Capstone, and all professional requirements (i.e., portfolio) related to the coursework and learning outcomes. 3. A minimum of 38 units is required for the Master of Arts in Education. 4. Candidates 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 Education. 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 Education degree; a grade of "B-" is not transferable. Units
Online M.A.T. Personalized Program Requirements 1. Core Coursework
• SEED 501 - Philosophy & Values in Schools & Society Unit(s): 3. • SEED 524 - Research in Culture & Intercultural Instruction Unit(s): 3. • SEED 570 - Introduction to Spiritual Formation for the Educator Unit(s): 3. • SEED 594 - Action Research Unit(s): 3. SEED 594, ACTION RESEARCH, IS TO BE COMPLETED IN THE FINAL SEMESTER AND MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY WITH OTHER COURSEWORK. SEE AN ADVISOR FOR COURSE PLANNING GUIDANCE. • 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.
2. Fifteen-Unit Concentration
Special Education
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TESOL
Note Other concentrations are available; however, some courses may be offered only on Biola University's campus.
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