School of Education
Graduation Requirements 1. M.A.T. core courses and Capstone must be passed with a grade of “B” or higher. 2. Candidates must complete the Master of Arts in Teaching with a 3.0 cumulative GPA. 3. Candidates must successfully complete SEED 594, Action Research, and all professional requirements (i.e. portfolio, including key assignments) related to the coursework and learning outcomes. 4. A minimum of 30 credits is required for the Master of Arts in Teaching. 5. 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 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 Teaching. 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 Teaching 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 (16 Credits) Courses must be passed with a grade of “B” or higher. Biola students who have taken teacher preparation and pedagogy courses at the undergraduate level, and only need student teaching at the graduate level, will be required to take an additional 3-credit approved elective in order to have the required minimum 30 credits for an M.A.T. SEED 501 Philosophy and Values in Schools and Society Credit(s): 3. SEED 524 Research in Culture and Intercultural Instruction Credit(s): 3. SEED 553 Writing Literature Reviews Credit(s): 2. SEED 570 Introduction to Spiritual Formation for the Educator Credit(s): 3. TTBE 732 Exposition of New Testament Segments or Themes Credit(s): 2–3. Capstone Requirement: Course must be passed with a grade of “B” or higher. Register for one credit per term. May take up to three terms to complete. SEED 594 Action Research Credit(s): 1. Concentrations Apologetics (15 Credits) See School of Education advisor for a list of required and elective courses in this concentration. Clear Credential (15 Credits) 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.T. requirements. In some cases, candidates may be able to complete the Clear Credential requirements in less than four semesters. 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.
5. Conduct quality research, communicate findings, and evidence initial pursuit of lifelong learning by successfully completing action research (ULO 1). Program Description The Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) is primarily designed for two audiences: 1) students with a B.A. or B.S. in any subject who desire to earn a credential while working towards a Masters; and 2) credentialed teachers who desire to sharpen their practitioner skills through induction, the Clear Credential, and/or enter a personalized program for advanced coursework. Admission Requirements The following are required for admission into the general Master of Arts in Teaching program: • Hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution. • Have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale. • Present evidence of passing the CBEST or equivalent. Students living outside the U.S. wanting to pursue the Master of Arts in Teaching Personalized Program must present alternate admissions documentation for review and approval in place of the CBEST exam. • Verify subject matter competency. Multiple Subject candidates must pass one subtest of the CSET: Multiple Subjects exam. Single Subject candidates must present a letter verifying completion of a state-approved subject matter program or evidence of passing one subtest of the CSET in their subject area. • Verify possession of a Certificate of Clearance from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. • Non-native English speakers must verify a score of 100 iBT on the TOEFL exam. • Complete Biola University’s Graduate Education Application. • Interview with a member of the School of Education. Those applying to the M.A.T. with the Clear Credential or Induction coursework will need the following additional admissions requirements: • Hold a California SB2042 Preliminary Multiple or Single Subject Credential in place of verification of CBEST and subject matter. • Clear Credential candidates must verify that a commission- approved induction program is not available through their employer (public school or WASC-accredited private school) by submitting the CL-855 CTC form. Induction candidates must provide verification of enrollment in a state-approved induction program. • Clear Credential candidates must submit the Coach and Placement Information form. Those applying to the M.A.T. with a Personalized Concentration will be exempt from the following admissions requirements: • Verify subject matter competency. Multiple Subject candidates must pass one subtest of the CSET: Multiple Subjects exam. Single Subject candidates must present a letter verifying completion of a state-approved subject matter program or evidence of passing one subtest of the CSET in their subject area. • Verify possession of a Certificate of Clearance from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Students enrolling in online programs will need all of the above listed admissions requirements as well as the following: • Verify computer literacy sufficient to become actively engaged in learning online by passing an online proficiency test offered by Biola University’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’s Distance Learning Programs. Official documents presented for admission or evaluation become part of the student’s academic file and normally cannot be returned or copied for distribution.
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