Online M.A.Ed. Personalized Program Requirements 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 502 - Advanced Educational Psychology Unit(s): 3. • SEED 524 - Research in Culture & Intercultural Instruction Unit(s): 3. • SEED 554 - Professional Writing Unit(s): 3.
Teaching 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.T. degree. Graduation Requirements 1. The candidate must complete the online 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. 3. A minimum of 30 units is required for the online 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 Personalized Program (Online) Admission Requirements The following are required for admission into the online M.A.Ed. Personalized program: • Hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution. • Hold a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale. • Hold a preliminary credential or provide verification of the equivalent professional experience and passage of CBEST. Students living outside the U.S. must provide verification of equivalent professional experience and 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.
2. Life in 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.
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. Completion of an approved Fifteen-unit concentration:
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Note Other concentrations are available; however, some courses may be offered only on Biola University's campus.
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 598 - Research Project Unit(s): 1 - 3. or • SEED 599 - Thesis Unit(s): 1 - 3. Graduation Requirements 1. The candidate must complete the online Master of Arts in Education with a 3.0 cumulative GPA. 2. The candidate 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 online Master of Arts in Education. 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).
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