Biola University 2012-2013 Catalog
especially appropriate for middle school and high school. This credential also includes authorization to teach English Language Learners within your content area. All students should regularly see advisors in their major as well as the School of Education. Undergraduate students interested in teaching at the secondary level are advised to major in the subject area they wish to teach. Teacher Preparation Requirements 1. Teacher Preparation Courses All candidates for the Preliminary Multiple or Single Subject Teaching Credential must complete the following undergraduate teacher preparation courses in sequence. Courses must be passed with a grade of “B-” or higher and the overall GPA in the teacher preparation courses must be a 3.0 or higher:
Introduction to Philosophy
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3.
PHIL 214 PHIL 215
Introduction to Ethics
Elementary P.E. Methods and Activities Two general physical education activities. PEED 201 Elementary Physical Education Methods & Activities
Credit(s): 2.
Writing Competency The writing competency requirement is embedded in LEDU 330 for credential students and in LEDU 335 for non-credential students.
Psychological Foundations of Education Child Development: Birth through Adolescence
LEDU 330
Credit(s): 3.
LEDU 335
Credit(s): 3.
GPA Requirement A Liberal Studies, Elementary Education major must achieve and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.75. Students who do not meet the required 2.75 cumulative GPA but meet the university’s minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA will graduate as a Liberal Studies major only. Professional Teacher Preparation Preliminary Credential The SB2042 Professional Teacher Preparation Programs are available for Single Subject and Multiple Subject credentials and are accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). All teacher 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. Multiple Subject Credentials The SB2042 Multiple Subject Credential authorizes instruction in any self-contained classroom for grades K-12, preschool, and classes organized primarily for adults, but is especially appropriate for grades K-6. This credential also includes authorization to teach English Language Learners. Undergraduate students interested in teaching in the elementary schools are advised to take the Liberal Studies, Elementary Education major, which includes the required teacher preparation and pedagogy courses. However, a student from any major who wishes to teach elementary school may earn a teaching credential by taking all required teacher preparation and pedagogy courses. Students should regularly see advisors in their major as well as the School of Education. Single Subject Credentials The Single Subject Credential authorizes instruction in the subjects listed on the credential in departmentalized classes at any grade level including preschool, grades K-12 and classes organized primarily for adults, but is
Introduction to Teaching Psychological Foundations of Education
Credit(s): 3.
LEDU 301 LEDU 330
Credit(s): 3.
Methods of Teaching Linguistically Diverse Students Elementary Reading/Language Arts Secondary Content Area Reading
LEDU 341
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3.
LEDU 420 OR LEDU 425
Credit(s): 3.
And
Elementary Curriculum
Credit(s): 3.
LEDU 431 AND LEDU 432 Or LEDU 436 AND LEDU 437 LEDU 440 AND LEDU 442 Or LEDU 450 AND LEDU 452
Elementary Curriculum Fieldwork
Credit(s): 1.
Secondary Curriculum
Credit(s): 3.
Secondary Curriculum Fieldwork
Credit(s): 1.
And
Elementary Student Teaching I Elementary Student Teaching II Secondary Student Teaching I Secondary Student Teaching II
Credit(s): 6.
Credit(s): 6.
Credit(s): 6.
Credit(s): 6.
2. Admission Application Students who wish to complete the undergraduate teacher preparation program must formally apply for admission to the Teacher Preparation Program during the following Introduction to Teaching course. The student application must demonstrate a minimum cumulative 2.75 GPA (on a 4.0 grade scale) and a TOEFL score of 100 IBT for non-native English speaking candidates.
Introduction to Teaching
Credit(s): 3.
LEDU 301
3. Pedagogy Courses In addition to the teacher preparation course work, Subject Specific Pedagogy classes are required of each candidate. Pedagogy courses must be passed with a grade of “B-” or higher. Secondary candidates must take LEDU433 and elementary candidates must take the following subject- specific pedagogy courses: LEDU309, 336, 337, 380; Music 310; Art 306; and Physical Education 201.
Secondary candidates: LEDU 433
Single Subject Pedagogy
Credit(s): 2.
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