Biola University 2014–15 Catalog
4. Certificate of Clearance and Tuberculosis (TB) Test Candidates must complete the application for a Certificate of Clearance prior to taking LEDU 301 - Introduction to Teaching course in order to participate in the required fieldwork sequence. Fees required. Candidates must submit valid TB tests results prior to taking LEDU 301 - Introduction to Teaching course and annually in order to participate in the required fieldwork sequence in the Teacher Preparation Program. Fees required. • LEDU 301 - Introduction to Teaching Credit(s): 3. 5. Minimum Grades and GPA Requirements All teaching credential candidates must maintain an overall cumulative 2.75 grade point average (GPA) in their major. A 3.0 cumulative GPA must be achieved in the teacher preparation course sequence and students must receive a grade of “B-” or higher in all teacher preparation and pedagogy courses in order to be formally recommended for a Preliminary Teaching Credential. 6. Basic Skills Requirement Passage of California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST) or equivalent is required. 7. RICA Exam Passage of the Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA) exam is required for candidates earning a Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential. 8. Subject Matter Competency Requirement Multiple subject candidates must pass the California Subject Exam for Teachers (CSET) to prove subject matter competency. Single subject candidates must prove subject matter competency by completing an approved subject matter program or passing equivalent subject matter exams (CSET). These exams must be passed prior to applying for student teaching. 9. CalTPA and Portfolio Assessments Candidates must meet or exceed the minimum standards for passing all four state-mandated California Teaching Performance Assessments (CalTPAs), and complete and successfully present their Portfolio. 10. Recommendation Candidates must be recommended by the faculty of the School of Education as having all requisite professional qualities to be successful as a teacher. 11. Professional Dispositions and Competencies Evaluations Candidates must demonstrate high performance in each Professional Dispositions and Competencies Evaluation for teacher preparation coursework in order to remain in the Teacher Preparation Program. Evidence of unaddressed concerns (scores of 1 or 2), or failing to meet a professional disposition may lead to dismissal. 12. Fieldwork Evaluation Candidates must obtain good to excellent scores in each fieldwork evaluation for teacher preparation coursework. 13. U.S. Constitution Requirement The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing requires that a teaching credential candidate must have completed a minimum 2-credit course that covers the U.S. Constitution or fulfill this requirement by examination. Biola University students may complete this requirement by taking one of the courses that follow with a grade of “C” or better. Students receiving AP college credit for either HIST108 or POSC 225 will meet this requirement. Transfer coursework must be reviewed by a credential analyst in the School of Education. If an exam is required, a U.S. Constitution exam and study packet is available in Biola’s School of Education. See advisor for details. • HIST 108 - United States History to 1865 Credit(s): 3. • POSC 225 - Survey of American Government Credit(s): 3.
14. CPR Candidates must show verification of current training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)—infant, child and adult— that meets the standards of either the American Heart Association “B” or “C” level course or the American Red Cross CPR course when applying for the Preliminary Teaching Credential. 15. Advisor Contact Candidates are required to meet regularly with an advisor in their major to ensure that all requirements are met. Applying for a Credential Credential candidates complete their student teaching the second semester of their senior year or the semester after they graduate with their bachelor’s degree. After successfully completing student teaching and the associated requirements, candidates make an appointment with a credential analyst in the School of Education at Biola University and apply for the Preliminary Teaching Credential from the State of California’s Commission on Teacher Credentialing. The Professional Teacher Preparation Program leading to a California Teaching Credential at Biola University is subject to change in response to new legislation and for accreditation/reporting purposes. Please see a credential analyst for current information on completing the requirements for a teaching credential. Additional Certification English Language Learner Authorization Candidates who earn an SB2042 Multiple or Single Subject Preliminary Teaching Credential through the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing will be authorized to teach English Language Learners in their content area. This authorization provides teachers with the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to effectively teach and guide students from culturally, linguistically and socio-economically diverse backgrounds. Students interested in teaching English Language Learners at the adult level should consult with the Department of Applied Linguistics and TESOL in the Cook School of Intercultural Studies.
Association of Christian Schools International Certificate The credential program at Biola University meets the requirements for the Association of Christian Schools
International (ACSI) Certificate. Requirements are identical to the California Preliminary Credential program; however, BBST 465 Christian Philosophy of Education must also be completed. Torrey students will complete YMDT 490 Philosophy of Education in place of BBST 465. Application information may be obtained from the ACSI liaison in the School of Education Office. • BBST 465 - Integration Seminar Credit(s): 3.
BBST 465 - Christian Philosophy of Education • YMDT 490 - Selected Readings and Topics
Credit(s): 1–4.
YMDT 490 - Philosophy of Education
Child Development Permits The School of Education offers an Early Childhood 12-credit concentration within the context of a Liberal Studies, Elementary Education major. Upon completion of the required Early Childhood coursework, candidates will be eligible to apply for the California Child Development Assistant Permit and the Associate Teacher Permit with the option to add the School-Age Emphasis Authorization to either permit. Candidates completing the Early Childhood coursework will enjoy hands-on experience in several local infant, toddler, and elementary-age educational settings during their required fieldwork assignments. The School of Education is also approved to recommend candidates for the Child Development Teacher, Master Teacher and Site Supervisor permits through the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Applications for permits will be submitted to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing with Biola University’s formal recommendation. All Child Development Permits require that all coursework be passed with a grade of “B-” or higher.
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