Biola University 2012-2013 Catalog 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 online Master of Arts in Teaching with a 3.0 cumulative GPA. 3. The candidate must successfully complete 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 online 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, Teaching Concentration (Online) Admission Requirements The following are required for admission into the online M.A.T. Teaching Concentration: • Hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution. • Hold a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale. • Hold a California SB 2042 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. • 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. Teaching Concentration 1. Core Coursework Courses must be completed with a grade of “B” or higher.
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. Clear Credential or Induction Coursework Clear Credential Coursework SEED 593 SEED 593 must be passed with a grade of “B-” or higher. Approved elective credits. Note: Students admitted to the Multiple or Single Clear Credential Candidate Professional Development Credit(s): 3. Subject Clear Credential program at Biola University will enroll in SEED 593 for each of four semesters (a maximum of 12 credits toward M.A.). After four semesters, the course can be taken additionally without credit. In some cases, candidates may be able to complete the Clear Credential requirements in less than four semesters.
Induction Coursework SEED 604 Induction I
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3.
Induction II Induction III Induction IV
SEED 605 SEED 606 SEED 607
Approved elective credits. Note: Students completing a state-approved induction program may apply to 12 credits of Biola student teaching graduate credit to their M.A. in Teaching in lieu of induction credits. However, students must complete the state-approved induction program and earn a Clear credential prior to receiving the M.A.T. degree.
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