Biola University 2014–15 Catalog
TTDE 845 - Selected Topics in Educational Leadership and Administration Exploration of selected issues led by resident faculty or visiting professors. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–3. TTDE 851 - Curricular Materials Design and Development An advanced study of the rationale for, and guiding principles of, curriculum design and development. Foundational course focusing on the theoretical underpinnings and issues related to curriculum design and development, equipping students to make informed decisions about curriculum selection, organization, and effective implementation in a church, parachurch, or academic setting. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. TTDE 854 - Effective Teaching Research An introduction to and examination of current research on effective teaching as it relates to the objectives and ministry models of Christian education. The emphasis will be on evaluating, synthesizing and applying major research findings to the unique purposes and contexts of the Church’s educational efforts, including local church and parachurch ministries, Christian schools, cross-cultural ministries and higher education. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. TTDE 855 - Selected Topics in Curriculum Theory and Teaching Follow-up applied component to accompany the more theoretical foundation of TTDE 851. In a supervised writing lab format, students develop a comprehensive curriculum project of choice. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–3. TTDE 857 - Foundations of Christian Higher Education This course provides an introduction to the history, philosophy, and theology of Christian higher education, examining models and approaches for formal higher education models and explores implications for leadership of these institutions and efforts. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. TTDE 859 - Student Spiritual Formation and Development in Christian Higher Education Christian higher education promotes both academic learning and the spiritual growth and development of students. Course examines approaches to this effort, both through curricular and co-curricular models, providing an opportunity for students to examine how these models can work together to help Christian colleges and seminaries accomplish their mission. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. TTDE 865 - Selected Topics in Human Development and Learning Exploration of selected issues led by resident faculty or visiting professors. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–3. TTDE 866 - Educational Research II: Inferential Research and Statistics Addresses inferential research and data analysis. Students continue to develop skill in literature review work. Covers causal-comparative, correlational, and experimental research methods, and provides further training in SPSS for inferential statistical analysis. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. TTDE 867 - Educational Research III: Qualitative Research An introductory course on qualitative research design, data collection, and analysis methods, emphasizing rigorous quality control with a focus on educational settings, both formal and non-formal. Fee: $60. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. TTDE 868 - Educational Research IV: Interviewing and Focus Groups An advanced hands-on field research course in qualitative data collection methods and descriptive data analysis techniques. The course provides an opportunity to gain experience and confidence in qualitative field research. Fee: $60. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. TTDE 872 - Strategies of Personal Leadership Development Designed to help students in positions of leadership in Christian higher education institutions, churches, and nonprofit organizations by exploring personal, spiritual and professional areas of needed growth for the purpose of becoming mature and effective leaders. Attention is also given to strategies for identifying those with leadership potential and for directing their development through mentoring and other leadership practices. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. TTDE 873 - Faculty Development in Christian Higher Education A study of faculty development efforts in higher education. Explores issues and approaches for helping faculty develop as teachers, scholars, and mentors in a Christian higher education context. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3.
TTDE 875 - Selected Topics in Educational Research Exploration of selected issues led by resident faculty or visiting professors. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–3. TTDE 876 - Theological Foundations and Issues in Christian Education A study of key theological issues foundational to our development of the conception and practice of educational ministry and an exploration of perspectives on those issues, both evangelical and non-evangelical in nature. Students develop their own positions on these issues and educational implications for formal and/or non-formal education settings. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. TTDE 877 - Candidacy Exam Capstone A seminar serving as a capstone to the coursework phase of the Ph.D. and Ed.D. programs in educational studies, and a structure for completion of the final items of the required Candidacy Exam Portfolio, including an action research project related to the student’s dissertation interests. Enrollment in this course constitutes full-time student status. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. TTDE 880 - Directed Research Students develop their own field research proposals or work with faculty on existing research projects to help them develop greater skill in research practice. Note(s): Requires a well-crafted learning contract approved by a faculty member and the program director. May be taken multiple times for credit. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–4. TTDE 881 - Directed Readings Students focus readings on topics related to the focus of the doctoral program. Note(s): Available by request contingent on faculty availability. Requires a well-crafted learning contract approved by a faculty member and the program director. May be taken multiple times for credit. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–4. TTDE 883 - Selected Topics in Christian Spiritual Formation Exploration of selected issues led by resident faculty or visiting professors. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–3. TTDE 884 - Doctoral Internship An opportunity to implement educational theory into practice in an applied setting. Students may emphasize educational leadership or teaching or both. A detailed Growth Contract must be developed and approved by the supervising faculty member, field supervisor, and student; the contract must be filed in the doctoral program office prior to receiving a registration signature for the course. Evaluation of the experience will be based on a portfolio of documents, etc., developed by the student during the internship term, as well as formative and summative written evaluations submitted by the field supervisor and additional persons identified from the ministry context. Note(s): A minimum of three credits is required for all students. May be taken for a total of 6 credits. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–3. TTDE 891 - Dissertation Students may enroll in TTDE 891 for fall and spring terms for up to three terms (Ed.D. students) or five terms (Ph.D. students), during which they are considered full-time students. A student must register for at least two terms of TTDE 891 and must be enrolled in TTDE 891, 895, or 896 the semester of graduation. Grade Mode: C. Credit(s): 3. TTDE 892 - Program Extension Students enrolled in TTDE 895 Dissertation Extension will also be enrolled in TTDE 892 Program Extension upon the approval of the Doctoral Program committee. Fee: $100. Grade Mode: C. Credit(s): 0. TTDE 895 - Dissertation Extension If a student has not successfully defended his/her dissertation within three terms (Ed.D.) or five terms (Ph.D.) of TTDE 891, upon approval of an extension from the Doctoral Program Committee, the student must enroll in TTDE 895 until the dissertation is successfully defended and the student graduates. However, if a student successfully defends his/her dissertation (pass, minor revision) but needs an additional semester to complete the final editing, he/she should enroll in TTDE 896 for that final semester. In both cases, the student is considered less than half-time. Grade Mode: C. Credit(s): 3. TTDE 896 - Dissertation Final Editing Following the successful final defense of the dissertation and final substantive revisions, a student may register for TTDE 896 instead of TTDE 891 or 895 to complete the final editing process. Approval from the dissertation committee chair is required for enrollment. Students enrolled in this course are not considered full-time. Available for one semester only. Grade Mode: C. Credit(s): 1.
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