School of Education
2. Approved Personalized Concentrations (15 Credits) • Apologetics • Early Childhood • Curriculum and Instruction
• Hold a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale. • Present evidence of passing CBEST or equivalent. Students living outside the U.S. must present alternate admissions documentation for review and approval in place of the CBEST exam. • 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. • 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. 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. Online M.A.T. Personalized 1. Core Coursework Courses must be completed with a grade of “B” or higher.
• History and Philosophy of Science • Linguistics and Intercultural Studies • Personalized Concentration approved by an advisor • Special Education • Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL) 3. Completion of Capstone Course must be passed with a grade of “B” or higher. Credit(s): 1 - 3. SEED 594 is to be completed in the final semester and may be taken concurrently with other coursework. See an advisor for planning guidance. Graduation Requirements 1. M.A.T. core courses and Capstone must be passed with a grade of “B” or higher. 2. The candidate must complete the Master of Arts in Teaching with a 3.0 cumulative GPA. 3. The candidate must successfully complete SEED 594 Action Research SEED 594, Action Research, and all professional requirements related to the coursework and learning outcomes. 4. A minimum of 30 credits is required for the Master of Arts in Teaching. 5. The candidate 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 Admissions, Registration & 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. Master of Arts inTeaching, Personalized Program (Online) Admission Requirements The following are required for admission into the online M.A.T. Personalized Program: • Hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution.
Philosophy & Values in Schools & Society Research in Culture & Intercultural Instruction Writing Literature Reviews Introduction to Spiritual Formation for the Educator Exposition of NewTestament Segments or Themes
SEED 501
Credit(s): 3.
SEED 524
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 2.
SEED 553 SEED 570
Credit(s): 3.
TTBE 732
Credit(s): 2 - 3. TTBE 732, Exposition of the New Testament Segments or Themes: Life of Christ, should be taken for 3 credits. 2. Fifteen-Credit Concentration • Curriculum and Instruction • Early Childhood • Special Education • TESOL Note: Other concentrations are available; however, some courses may be offered only on Biola University’s campus. 3. Completion of Capstone Course must be passed with a grade of “B” or higher. Credit(s): 1 - 3. SEED 594 is to be completed in the final semester and may be taken concurrently with other coursework. See an advisor for planning guidance. SEED 594 Action Research
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