Personal relationships with university faculty, school administrators, master teachers, and colleagues lead to a wide range of personal growth outcomes:
School of Arts&Sciences
Faculty
......................... June Hetzel, Ph.D.
Knowledge of current educational issues, settings, and legisla tive requirements.
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Professor:... ........ Sibold Associate Professors: ........ Hetzel, Johnson, Menjares, Stranske Assistant Professors: .... ......... Crick, O'Quinn, D. Taylor, Walters . . ........... Descr iption Consistent with the mission and vision of Biola University, the Department of Education provides quality instruction and guided field experiences in a distinctively Christian context. Truth as revealed in God's Word is honored as the basis for sound reasoning, moral intention, ethical behavior, and professional practice. Graduate students acquire background knowledge, learning experiences, and competencies in carefully sequenced courses, preparing them for instructional leadership roles in public, private, mission and home school settings. Faculty members of the Department of Education promote academic rigor, scholarly research, and pedagogical excellence as they collaborate with program participants. Through collaborative learning, professors fulfill their roles as learning facilitators, tapping into the strengths of highly skilled graduate students, helping them to achieve higher levels of academic excellence and ministry in the educational community. Graduate professors integrate a Christian worldview throughout the teaching/ learning process. The Department of Education contributes to and benefits from its position in a national university, simultaneously nourishing and being nourished through collaboration with the multiple schools of Biola University. These relationships strengthen concentration options. For example, students can enrich their knowledge in Bible, theology and intercultural studies at Talbot School ofTheology and the School of lntercultural Studies through required coursework and/or electives. Distinctives Graduate credential and certificate programs in the Department of Education are based upon specific requirements established by the State of California, Biola University, and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). Biola University is an approved educational institution that recommends individuals to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC) as having fulfilled all standards for California certificates and credentials. Biola offers the CCTC preliminary credential for multiple and single subjects, the Fifth Year Professional Clear, the Intern Credential, and the Cross-cultural Language Academic Development (CLAD) Certificate. Teaching Performance Assessments (TPA's) are imbedded throughout the program. Biola University also holds a ten-year accreditation from the Association of Christian Schools International and offers correspond ing ACSI Certificates.
Ability to link theory with practice, effectively differentiating the curriculum for a wide diversity of learners.
Ability to integrate Christian thought throughout the teach ing/ learning process.
Possession of Christian attitudes conducive to the develop ment of professional excellence and witness to the commu nity.
Commitment to lifelong learning and professional growth.
Ability to work collaboratively with students and colleagues.
Ability to conduct quality research and effectively communi cate findings to the educational community.
Ability to creatively solve problems (individually and in team settings) as contextual needs change within the educational community.
Ability to maximize leadership skills, demonstrating the quali ties of positive change agents in the educational community.
A non-traditional course schedule of evening and Saturday courses provides Aexibility for students, teachers, administrators, and special ists. A rich interterm and summer calendar accommodates local students and participants from outside the state of California. Ad ditionally, coursework is available in La Mirada, Inglewood, and San Leandro. Additional satellite locations in process. Personalized graduate programs in education facilitate study outside the country (e.g., student teaching overseas) or long-distance completion of the Master's Project or Thesis (e.g., out-of-state or out of-country studies). The Personalized MA in Education is adaptable to international student needs. Program Options There are several options available within the Graduate Education Program. These options include:
1. A Pre liminary Multiple or Single Subject Credential,
2 . A Professional Clear Credential with the approved Fifth Year Program (Both MA and non-degree seeking programs are available.),
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