Literature Study in the Classroom..................................... 3 Designed to provide an understanding of the historical perspective on children’s literature through literature, film, lecture, and discussion. Literature representative of a variety of cultures and ethnic groups will be analyzed and discussed in order to strengthen cultural understanding. Emphasis will be upon developing a variety of responses to literature through art, drama, and writing in order to strengthen children’s literacy development. Advanced Studies in Health Education........................... 3 In this advanced credential course, each candidate will further examine the spiritual, psychological, emotional, and physi- cal effects of wellness in relation to current health theory. Candidates will develop a repertoire of effective instructional and behavioral strategies to support and enhance the social wellbeing of each individual within their teaching assignment. Fieldwork required. Meets SB2042 Fifth Year as well as Ryan Professional Clear requirements. Prerequisite: preliminary cre- dential required for those under SB 2042. Signature required. Advanced Studies in Teaching Special Populations.... 3 In this advanced credential course, each candidate will build on the knowledge, skills, and strategies acquired during preliminary preparation for teaching students with disabilities, students in the general education classroom who are at risk, and students who are gifted and talented. Participants will develop competencies to determine the optimal learning environment for students with exceptional needs. Fieldwork required. Meets SB2042 Fifth Year as well as Ryan Professional Clear requirements. Prerequisite: preliminary credential for those under SB 2042. Signature required. Advanced Studies in Classroom Technology................. 2 Advanced knowledge and skills of computer use in educa- tional settings; computer applications in curriculum, instruc- tion, classroom materials and record keeping for appropriate grade levels and subject areas. Fieldwork required. Meets SB2042 Fifth Year as well as Ryan Professional Clear require- ments. Prerequisite: preliminary credential for those under SB 2042. Signature required. Fee: $15. Advanced Studies in English Language Development............................................................................ 3 In this advanced credential course, each candidate will design and implement effective program components and instructional strategies for teaching English language learners. The course teaches the candidate to utilize assessment data to structure and implement meaningful learning experiences, maximize the students’ home and cultural backgrounds, engage the school community, and embrace government services. Fieldwork required. Meets SB2042 Fifth Year as well as Ryan Professional Clear requirements. Prerequisite: preliminary credential for those under SB 2042. Signature required.
SEED 591A Induction I.................................................................................. 3 Graduates who are practicing teachers holding a Preliminary Credential and who are in a CCTC–approved district induc- tion program may receive up to 12 units of induction credit towards their M.A. in Education. Graduates complete district requirements and meet with Biola professors for monthly support during their first two years of teaching. (Tuition for induction units is one-third the normal graduate tuition.) Signature required. SEED 591B Induction II................................................................................. 3 Graduates who are practicing teachers holding a Preliminary Credential and who are in a CCTC–approved district induc- tion program may receive up to 12 units of induction credit towards their M.A. in Education. Graduates complete district requirements and meet with Biola professors for monthly support during their first two years of teaching. (Tuition for induction units is one-third the normal graduate tuition.) Signature Required. SEED 591C Induction III................................................................................ 3 Graduates who are practicing teachers holding a Preliminary Credential and who are in a CCTC–approved district induc- tion program may receive up to 12 units of induction credit towards their M.A. in Education. Graduates complete district requirements and meet with Biola professors for monthly support during their first two years of teaching. (Tuition for induction units is one-third the normal graduate tuition.) Signature required. SEED 591D Induction IV. .............................................................................. 3 Graduates who are practicing teachers holding a Preliminary Credential and who are in a CCTC–approved district induc- tion program may receive up to 12 units of induction credit towards their M.A. in Education. Graduates complete district requirements and meet with Biola professors for monthly support during their first two years of teaching. (Tuition for induction units is one-third the normal graduate tuition.) Signature required.
International Education Fieldwork................................ 3–6 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. See advisor for details. Signature required. Educational Models for Cross-Cultural Communities............................................................................. 3 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 interna- tional and mission school settings. See advisor for details. Signature required.
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School of Intercultural Studies
Dean: ...................................................................F. Douglas Pennoyer, Ph.D.
English Language Institute China (ELIC) at Biola In cooperation with ELIC, the university offers, through the School of Intercultural Studies (SICS), a portion of the Ph.D. program in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Studies include summer courses at the La Mirada cam- pus and January sessions in Chiang Mai. All residency requirements can be completed through the summers at Biola. Interested students should contact the Admissions Office of Biola University.
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Anthropology, Intercultural Education & Missiological Studies
Degrees Offered Master of Arts in Anthropology
The Master of Arts in Anthropology degree is designed for those stu- dents who desire advanced training in the study of people in culture preparatory to careers in the teaching of anthropology, serving as anthropological consultants to cross-cultural agencies or research into and the application of anthropological methods of inquiry to contemporary issues associated with globalization, development, public health or other social conditions. The Master of Art in Anthro- pology has been designed as a generalized degree that requires students to be familiar with all five fields of anthropological inquiry: cultural anthropology, linguistic anthropology, physical anthropolo- gy, archeology, and applied anthropology. A distinctive of the Master of Arts in Anthropology degree is the manner in which a Christian perspective is integrated into every aspect of the courses offered. Admission Requirements All Master of Arts in Anthropology students must meet the following requirements: 1. Applicants must possess a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) grade point average. Graduates from approved unaccredited colleges, if accepted, will be granted provisional acceptance, if GPA is 3.4 or higher. Graduates from approved unaccredited colleges may be required to take additional liberal arts course work (not applicable toward the graduate degree), if their undergraduate program did not include these courses.
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Action Research. ...................................................................... 3 Graduate students study student-, classroom- and school- based problems. Students set up action plans to study results of interventions leading to performance-based improvement.
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Notes: This course strongly supports those who desire National Board Certification.
2. Those without intercultural/ missions or Bible / theology may have additional coursework added to their program.
International Comparative Education.......................... 3–6 Graduate students travel abroad to study a particular educa- tional system, including assessment, curriculum, sociocultural values, administration, leadership, finance, accessibility, and spirituality. See advisor for details. Signature required.
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3. Applicants must submit a written statement outlining their vocational objectives and how the degree will relate to those objectives. Applicants should attach a one-page, typewritten letter to the application.
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