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complete. A minimum grade of “B” required for Master’s degree (a grade of “B-” is not sufficient). Restricted to petition to graduate. Credit(s): 1 - 3. SEED 599 - Thesis Students may elect to complete a published thesis under the guidance of a faculty advisor. The thesis involves a literature review and qualitative and / or quantitative research. May be taken instead of the Comprehensive Examination (595) or the Research Project (598). Prerequisite(s): 501, 502, 503, 504, 524, 554, 596, and TTBE 732. Note(s): Special approval required. Sign up for one credit per term. May take up to three terms to complete. A minimum grade of “B” required for Master’s degree (a grade of “B-” is not sufficient). Restricted to petition to graduate. Credit(s): 1 - 3. SEED 601 - Character Development & Spiritual Formation Based on Scriptural teaching about knowing God, this course explores the deepening of one’s relationship with God and how both teacher and student character is developed in the classroom context. Reviews literature related to spiritual formation, child, adolescent, and adult spirituality, examining the influences of Christian teachers in school and society. Compares character development and spiritual formation movements. Prerequisite(s): 502, 554, and 524 with a grade of “B” or better (a grade of “B-” is not sufficient). Credit(s): 3. SEED 602 - Legal & Ethical Issues in Education Candidates study state and federal educational law, the legislative process, and the ethical impact of current and pending decisions within the context of a Christian worldview. Field experts and resources are introduced and action plans explored. Prerequisite(s): 502, 554, and 524 with a grade of “B” or better (a grade of “B-” is not sufficient). Credit(s): 3. SEED 603 - Assessment for School Improvement Teachers and school leaders must understand the connections between curriculum, teaching, assessment, and learning in order to achieve the desired results. Upon completion of this course, teachers and school leaders will possess the skills to direct, guide, stimulate and put into effect curriculum and assessment changes aligned with district, state, and national standards. Students will also demonstrate understanding of the necessary components to appropriately interpret standardized and informal assessments for group and individualized testing. Prerequisite(s): 502, 554, and 524 with a grade of “B” or better (a grade of “B-” is not sufficient). Credit(s): 3. SEED 604 - Induction I Graduates who are practicing teachers holding a Preliminary Credential and who are in a CTC–approved district induction program may receive up to 12 credits of induction credit towards their M.A.Ed. or M.A.T. degree. Graduates complete district requirements and meet with Biola professors for monthly support during their first two years of teaching. Prerequisite(s): Proof of current participation in an induction program. Note(s): Special approval required. Tuition for induction credits is one-third the normal graduate tuition. Credit(s): 3. SEED 605 - Induction II Graduates who are practicing teachers holding a Preliminary Credential and who are in a CTC–approved district induction program may receive up to 12 credits of induction credit towards their M.A.Ed. or M.A.T. degree. Graduates complete
district requirements and meet with Biola professors for monthly support during their first two years of teaching. Prerequisite(s): Proof of current participation in an induction program. Note(s): Special approval required. Tuition for induction credits is one-third the normal graduate tuition. Credit(s): 3. SEED 606 - Induction III Graduates who are practicing teachers holding a Preliminary Credential and who are in a CTC–approved district induction program may receive up to 12 credits of induction credit towards their M.A.Ed. or M.A.T. degree. Graduates complete district requirements and meet with Biola professors for monthly support during their first two years of teaching. Prerequisite(s): Proof of current participation in an induction program. Note(s): Special approval required. Tuition for induction credits is one-third the normal graduate tuition. Credit(s): 3. SEED 607 - Induction IV Graduates who are practicing teachers holding a Preliminary Credential and who are in a CTC–approved district induction program may receive up to 12 credits of induction credit towards their M.A.Ed. or M.A.T. degree. Graduates complete district requirements and meet with Biola professors for monthly support during their first two years of teaching. Prerequisite(s): Proof of current participation in an induction program. Note(s): Special approval required. Tuition for induction credits is one-third the normal graduate tuition. Credit(s): 3. SEED 615 - International Comparative Education Graduate students travel abroad to study a particular educational system, including assessment, curriculum, sociocultural values, administration, leadership, finance, accessibility, and spirituality. Note(s): See advisor for details. Credit(s): 3 - 6. SEED 616 - International Education - Fieldwork Graduate students collaborate with professors as they participate in K-12 schools and university settings, teacher conferences, or curriculum consultations in international and / or mission schools. Note(s): Special approval required. Restricted to School of Education approval. Fieldwork required. See advisor for details. Credit(s): 3 - 6.
SEED 617 - Educational Models for Cross-Cultural Communities
Graduate students analyze effective educational models for cross-cultural communities nationally and internationally, including curricular and assessment issues related to sending and receiving countries, particularly as it relates to international and mission school settings. Note(s): See advisor for details. Credit(s): 3. SEED 618 - Educational Technology for Global Education Graduate students analyze multiple models of distance education, particularly as it relates to serving the international, multicultural, multilingual community in the missions setting. Note(s): See advisor for details. Credit(s): 3. SEED 619 - Homeschooling: Philosophy, Curriculum, & Practice Study of the history and philosophy of homeschooling; current trends, models, and support organizations; curriculum; instruction; and spiritual development of the child in the
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