Biola University 2014–15 Catalog
Graduation Check description in Admission, Enrollment and Graduation Requirements section). Transfer of Credits Students transferring from an accredited graduate program may transfer a maximum of 6 approved credits for their M.A. in Education. Courses transferred must be equivalent to Biola University’s and have direct applicability to the student’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. Credits considered for transfer must have been taken within five years prior to the date of admission. Core Requirements (23 Credits) Courses must be completed with a grade of “B” or higher. SEED 501 Philosophy and Values in Schools and Society Credit(s): 3. SEED 502 Advanced Educational Psychology Credit(s): 3. SEED 503 Educational Research and Statistics Credit(s): 3. SEED 504 Advanced Curriculum and Instruction Credit(s): 3. SEED 524 Research in Culture and Intercultural Instruction Credit(s): 3. SEED 554 Professional Writing Credit(s): 3. SEED 596 Professional Development Module Credit(s): 1. TTBE 732 Exposition of New Testament Segments or Themes Credit(s): 2–3. TTBE 732, Exposition of New Testament Segments or Themes: Life of Christ, should be taken for 3 credits. OR Other approved TTBE 3 credit course. Capstone Requirement: One of the following courses must be completed in the final semester and may be taken concurrently with other coursework. Course must be completed with a grade of “B” or higher. Register for one credit per semester. May take up to three semesters to complete. See an advisor for planning
Early Childhood
Offered on campus and online. See School of Education advisor for a list of required and elective courses in this concentration. History and Philosophy of Science See School of Education advisor for a list of required and elective courses in this concentration. Induction Offered on campus and online. Students completing a state-approved induction program may apply up to 12 credits of Biola student teaching graduate credit to their M.A. in Education in lieu of induction credits. However, students in this program must complete the state-approved induction program and earn a Clear Credential prior to receiving the M.A.Ed. degree. Concentration-Specific Requirements SEED 604 Induction I Credit(s): 3. SEED 605 Induction II Credit(s): 3. SEED 606 Induction III Credit(s): 3. SEED 607 Induction IV Credit(s): 3. Elective Requirements CHOOSE 3 credits of approved electives. Linguistics and Intercultural Studies Offered on campus and online. See School of Education advisor for a list of required and elective courses in this concentration. Personalized Courses for this concentration must be approved by the Graduate Chair. Special Education Offered on campus and online. See School of Education advisor for a list of required and elective courses in this concentration. Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL) Offered on campus and online. See School of Education advisor for a list of required and elective courses in this concentration. Teaching, M.A. Program Learning Outcomes Upon completion of the Master of Arts in Teaching, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate Christian attitudes and actions conducive to the development of professional excellence and witness to the community through writing a personal educational philosophy statement, completing spiritual formation assignments, and conducting ethical research (ULO 3). 2. Analyze, evaluate, and apply knowledge of current educational issues, settings, and legislative requirements from a biblical perspective through preparing a philosophy of education, analyzing case studies, and developing an educational portfolio (ULO 1). 3. Exhibit initial commitment to lifelong learning, professional growth, and a lifestyle of service to others as an act of worship through completing spiritual formation assignments, conducting research, and participating in an educational conference or professional educational organization (ULO 2). 4. Identify personal assumptions and generalizations related to diversity (e.g., gender, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, academic abilities) in a paper, analyzing personal biases, and describing how they will create a safe environment within K–12 classrooms where all students are valued as image bearers of God (ULO 2).
guidance. SEED 598 OR SEED 599
Research Project
Credit(s): 1.
Thesis
Credit(s): 1.
Concentrations (15 Credits) Apologetics See School of Education advisor for a list of required and elective courses in this concentration. Clear Credential Offered on campus and online. Concentration-Specific Requirements SEED 593 Clear Credential Candidate Professional Development Credit(s): 3. SEED 593 must be passed with a grade of “B-” or higher. Students admitted to the Multiple or Single Subject Clear Credential program at Biola University will enroll in SEED 593 for each of four semesters (a maximum of 12 credits may be applied toward M.A.). After four semesters, the course can be taken additionally without credit given towards the M.A.Ed. requirements. In some cases, candidates may be able to complete the Clear Credential requirements in less than four semesters. Elective Requirements CHOOSE 3–12 credits of approved electives, depending on how many semesters of SEED 593 are necessary. Curriculum and Instruction Offered on campus and online. See School of Education advisor for a list of required and elective courses in this concentration.
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