SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
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61 0 Christian School Finance (2)
MASTER OF ARTS IN
revised program is being planned and is sc hedu led for impleme ntation beginn ing in the 1994/ 95 school year. Admission of International Students and Resident Aliens See Admission, Registration and
may be me t by taki ng six units of Bible swvey courses (BE 519 and BE 520 are stronglyrecommended). COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 511 Christian School Administration (4) Analysis of admin istrative dut ies and responsibi li ties re lative to school board, fac ulty, staff, pupi ls, parents and community. 512 Individualized Instruction (2) lndi11dual differences and means of making instruction more relevant tJ1rough analysis of needs, differentiated assignments and classroom acti1~ties. 517 Advanced Educational Psychology (2) Application of psychological research and theoryof the problems of learning, motivation, class organization and conu·ol , and belmfor differences. 525 Reading Diagnosis and Remediation (2) Appropriate use and interpreta- tion of teSLS and other procedures for diagnosis and prescription in reading instruction. 535 Current Problems in Education (2) Con temporary trends in curricu- lum , teaching methods and school orga ni zat ion focusing on significant problems and issues that affec t teach- ing and learning. 560 Chri stian Philosophy of Education (2) Phi losophy and pract ices of a Chris tian teacher in the classroom and on the campus. Aims of Christian schools and means of achie11ng them, including att itudes and convictions wh ich Chris tian schoo ls seek to develop in students. 605 ChristianSchool Supervision (4) Development of techn iques of eval- uation ·of instruction, in-service train- ing, implementation of school pro- grams and other supen1smy ac tiw ties. 606 Field Work in Administration (2) Laborato1y experiences in Christ- ian school administration under the direction of an experienced adminis- tra tor. (Not required of th ose with administra tive experience.) 607 Project inAdministration (2) A project designed to improve tJ1e program of aCh,istian school, including a 111i tten report embod0ng the resul ts . 608 School Counseling (2) P1inciples, pmtices, particular prob- lems and concerns in counseling pupi ls and parents from aCh,istian perspective.
Design, development and imple- menta tion of a budget in a Christian school; fund raising procedures and school building design. 612 School Law (2) Constitution, statutes and court decisions which affec t schoo ls, admin- istrators, teachers and pupils. Atten- tion give n to laws and regula tions
EDUCATION
OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of the Master of Arn degree in Education, it is intended that the candidate understand tJ1e the- 01)' and prac ti ce of tJ1e Ch,istian ph ilos- ophy of education and other founda- tional areas; have a thorough knowledge of curriculum design and insu-t1ctional procedures and have p1,tCticed these in a school set ting; and have engaged in research relating to tJ1e subject in which he ins tructs , resu lt ing in a project designed to improve his competence in the fie ld. This deg ree is current ly offered only in conj unct ion with the Research Insti tu te for Ch ristian Educa- tion (R. I.C.E.) located in Hong Kong. This program is desig ned to strengthen the capabilities of teachers. It pro1~des a study of fo undations, cur- riculum and instruction and the resuhs of research - all designed to improve teaching and learni ng. The program combines theory with practice through- out, usi ng field experience with the course work culmina ting in a project. It seeks to in tegrate Christian truth through all of the courses and fie ld experiences. Courses in Bible and the- ology are req uired of those who lack
Req ui reme nts section.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Requirements for the degree incl ude the successful completion of
relating to private schools. 613 Principles of Curriculum
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semester units of prescri bed and
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Development (4)
elec tive course work and passing a written comp rehensive examination over the major fie lds of study. Amini- mum of 24 of the units must be com- pleted at Biola . A maximum of six un its of 400 level course work may be used as electives toward the degree. Prior approval is required. Thirty-two semes ter units are required if a pro- ject or thesis is comp leted; othenvise 36 units are required. A graduation petition must be fi led one year prior to gradua tion wi th the graduation counselor in the Registrar 's Office.
Essential elemen ts in cu rriculum fonnation , intensive study of vaiied exist- ing curricula, analysis of contemporary u·ends in cuniculumproduction. Atten- tion to Ch ,is ti an school cuniculum. 623 Evaluation of Teaching and Learning (2) Them)' and funct ion of tests and measurements in education, includ- ing practice in the use and interpreta- tion of specific test and measurement devices used in schools. 628 Instructional Research (2) Na ture of educational research , research writing, and analysis of research content and methodology, in cluding research design, measurement, me tJ1ods of analysis, computer use in research , and evaluation of research reports. 630 Project (2) Op tional. In tensive study of cur- ricula and/ or instruction of sign ifi- cant practical value to an educational instruction or setting, culminating in a fo rmal written report. Prerequisite: permiss ion of graduate advisor. 632 Thesis (2) Optional. Empi1ical study culminat- ing in a fonnal111itten report. Prerequi- site: pe1mission of graduate ad11sor. 640 Seminars in Education (1 -4) In-depth studies in areas such as: coope rati ve learn in g, curricu lum , instruction , insu-uctional media, class- room control and management, organi- za tion of schools, management of per- sonnel, public relations, implementation of Christian philosophy, and early chi ld- hood education. May be repeated for up to eight uni ts of credit. Prerequi site: pem1ission of graduate adwsor. 650 Comprehensive Written Exam (0) Covers the fie ld of study; must be taken prior to graduation.
CURRICULUM
First Year (Part-time)
535
Current Problems in
Education .. ............ .. .... .. .....2
560
Christian Ph ilosophyof
.. ....... 2
Educa ti on..
preparation in those areas.
612 613
School Law .. .. ..................... 2 Principles of Curriculum
This program is designed to be taken on a part-time basis so that it 1\1!1 be available to those who are employed fu ll-t ime. Courses are offered in late afternoon and early eveni ng bo th dur- ing the school year and in summer ses- sions. The program can be completed in two full years or four summers. A maximum of eight units of electives and / or transfer credit may be accepted . The program must be com- pleted 111th in five years. Nine units of course load is considered fu ll-time sta-
Development. .
.. ........ .4
623
hal uation ofTeachi ng and
.. ............... 2
Learn ing..
Electives .......... ...... .... ... ...... .......... .. . 4-7
Second Year (Part-time)
512 517
lndi1~dualized lnsu·uction ... 2
Advanced Educational
Psychology ............ .. ............ 2
525
Read ing Diagnosis and
Remediation ....................... 2 School Counseli ng ........ .. ... 2 Instructional Research ....... 2
608 628 630
lllS for all graduate students.
A professional clear credential for teac hin g may be earned as part of a M.A. program . Pl ease see the Profes- sional Clear Credentia l Program out- li ned in the Education section 2.
Project (optional)
or
632
Thesis (optional) ...............2
Electives
.......4-7
650
Comprehensive Writ ten Exami nation ..... .... ...... .. ...... 0
SPECIAL NOTICE
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To tal
At the present time , no new appli- cations for admi ssion and enrollment in the Mas ter of Ans in Education degree program are bei ng accepted. However, students in a graduate pro- gram in educa ti on may enroll in the graduate or professional clear creden- tial courses whi ch are offe red . A
Candidates for the Master of Arts degree in Education 11~ !1 be requi red to take fo ur graduate uni ts ofBible and/ or theology tJ1rough Talbot School ofThe- ology in pl ace of elective uni ts , if they have not had such courses. Prior approval is requi red. This requirement
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