School of Education
• Verify possession of 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. Note: Official documents presented for admission or evaluation become part of the student’s academic file and normally cannot be returned or copied for distribution.
7. Demonstrate discernment, individually and in team settings, creatively solving problems as contextual needs emerge within the educational community. 8. Embrace God’s calling to maximize one’s leadership skills, demonstrating the qualities of a constructive change agent in the educational community to advance the Kingdom of God. Admission Requirements • Hold a preliminary credential or provide verification of the equivalent professional experience and passage of CBEST. Students living outside the U.S. wanting to pursue the Master of Arts in Education Personalized Program must provide verification of professional experience and present alternate admissions documentation for review and approval in place of the CBEST exam. • Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale. • Non-native English speakers must verify a score of 100 IBT on TOEFL exam. • Complete Biola University’s Graduate Education application. • Interview with a member of the School of Education. Those applying to the M.A.Ed. Teaching Concentration will need all of the above listed admissions requirements as well as the following: • Hold a California SB2042 Preliminary Credential. • Clear Credential Candidates must verify that a commission-approved induction program is not available through their employer 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. Note: Official documents presented for admission or evaluation become part of the student’s academic file and normally cannot be returned or copied for distribution. M.A.Ed. with Teaching Concentration 1. Core Coursework Courses must be completed with a grade of “B” or higher.
Special Education Program Requirements The four courses required in the Special Education certificate include:
Issues in Special Education Assessment & Evaluation of Exceptional Learners
Credit(s): 3.
SEED 561 SEED 562
Credit(s): 3.
Teaching Students with Mild Disabilities in Inclusive Settings Behavior & Classroom Management for Students with Special Needs
SEED 563
Credit(s): 3.
SEED 564
Credit(s): 3.
Master of Arts in Education (On-Campus) The Master of Arts in Education is a research-oriented degree, that prepares candidates to work in a variety of academic settings, including leadership roles, and sets the stage for a doctorate. The program emphasizes professional writing, research and theory. Learning Outcomes We equip teachers to be distinctively Christian educators. Personal relationships with University faculty, school administrators, master teachers, and colleagues lead to the following learning outcomes: 1. Ability to analyze, evaluate, and apply knowledge of current educational issues, settings, and legislative requirements from a biblical perspective. 2. Skills to link theory with practice, effectively differentiating the curriculum for diverse learners (e.g., ability, culture, language, SES, gender) and communities, validating each child as a unique bearer of the image of God. 3. Possession of Christian attitudes and actions conducive to the development of professional excellence and witness to the community. 4. Commitment to lifelong learning and professional growth, embracing a lifestyle of service to others as an act of worship. 5. Work collaboratively with students, parents, and colleagues, leveraging the strengths of individuals to benefit the community. 6. Conduct quality research, learning from natural revelation, and effectively communicating findings to the educational community.
Philosophy & Values in Schools & Society Advanced Educational Psychology Educational Research & Statistics Advanced Curriculum & Instruction
SEED 501
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 1.
SEED 502 SEED 503 SEED 504 SEED 524 SEED 554 SEED 596 TTBE 732
Research in Culture & Intercultural Instruction
Professional Writing
Professional Development Module Exposition of NewTestament Segments or Themes
Credit(s): 2 - 3. TTBE 732, Exposition of the New Testament Segments or Themes: Life of Christ, should be taken for 3 credits.
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