SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
Master ofArts in Education
years or four summers. Amaximum of eight units of electives and/or transfer credit may be accepted. The program must be completed within five years. Nine units of course load is considered full-time status for all graduate students. Aclear credential for teaching may be earned as part of a MA program. Please see the Clear Credential program outlined on page 33. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS All applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited or recognized institution and must have 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) grade point average. Those not meeting this requirement, if accepted will be placed on probation. Acombined score of 1000 for verbal and quantita tive on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is required. Application must be submitted on a graduate application form. ADMISSION OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AND RESIDENT ALIENS See pages 13, and G-2 for requirements. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Requirements for the degree include the successful completion of 32-36 semester units of prescribed and elective course work and passing a written comprehensive examination over the major fields of study. A minimum of 24 of the 32 required units must be completed at Biola. A maximum of 6 units of 400 level course work may be used as electives toward the degree. Prior approval is required. Thirty-two semester units are required if a project or thesis is completed; otherwise thirty-six units are required. Agraduation petition must be filed one year prior to graduation with the Office of Admissions and Records .
OBJECTIVES Upon completion of the Master of Arts in Education, it is intended that the candidate: understand the theory and practice of the Christian philosophy of education and other foundation areas; have a thorough knowledge of curriculum design and instructional procedures and have practiced these in a school setting; and have engaged in research relating to the subject in which he instructs, resulting in a project designed to improve his competence in the fie ld. This program is designed to strengthen the capabilities of teachers. It provides a study of foundations, curriculum and instruction and the results of research - all designed to improve teaching and learning. The program combines theory with practice throughout using field experience with the course work culminating in a project. It seeks to integrate Christian truth through all of the courses and field exper iences. Courses in Bible and theology are required of those who lack preparation in those areas. This program is designed to be taken on a part-time basis so that it will be available to those who are employed full-time. Courses are offered in late afternoon and early eveningboth during the school year and in summer sessions. The program can be completed in two full
605 CHRlSTlAN SCHOOL SUPERVISION (4) Development of techniques of evaluation of instruction, in-service training, implementation of school programs and other supervisory activi ties. 606 FIELD WORK IN ADMINISTRATION (2) Laboratory experiences in Christian school ad ministration under the direction of an exper ienced administrator. (Not required of those with administrative experience.) 607 PROJECT IN ADMINISTRATION (2) Aproject designed to improve the program of a Christian school , including a written report em bodying the results. 608 SCHOOL COUNSELING (2) Principles, practices, particular problems and concerns in counseling pupils and parents from a Christian perspective. 610 CHRlSTlAN SCHOOL FINANCE (2) Design, development and implementation of a budget in a Christian school; fundraising proce dures and school building design. 612 SCHOOL LAW (2) Constitution, statutes and court decisions which affect schools, administrators, teachers and pupils. Attention given to laws and regulations relating to private schools. 613 PRINCIPLES OF CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT (4) Essential elements in curriculum formation ; intensive study of varied existing curricula; analy sis of contemporary trends in curriculum produc tion. Attention to Christian school curriculum.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 511 CHRlSTlAN SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION (4) Analysis of administrative duties and responsi bilities relative to school board, faculty, staff, pu pils, parents and community. 512 INDIVIDUALIZING INSTRUCTION (2) Individual differences and means of making instruction more relevant through analysis of needs, differentiated assignments and classroom activities. 517 ADVANCED EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY (2) Application of psychological research and the ory to the problems of learning, motivation, class organization and control , and behavior differ ences. 525 DIAGNOSIS OF READING PROBLEMS (2) Appropriate use and interpretation of tests and other procedures for diagnosis and prescription in reading instruction. Lab fee:. $5. 535 CURRENT PROBLEMS IN EDUCATION (2) Contemporary trends in curriculum, teaching methods and school organization focusing on significant problems and issues that affect teach ing and learning. 560 CHRlSTlAN PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION (2) Philosophy and practices of a Christian teacher in the classroom and on the campus. Aims of Christian schools and means of achieving them, including att itudes and convictions which Chris tian schools seek to develop in students.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS: First Year (Part-Time): 535
CURRENT PROBLEMS IN EDUCATION 2
560
CHRJSTIAN PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION PRJNCIPLES OF CURRJCULUM DEVELOPMENT EVALUATION OF TEACHING AND LEARNING SCHOOL LAW INDIVIDUALIZING INSTRUCTION ADVANCED EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY SCHOOL COUNSELING INSTRUCTIONAL RESEARCH ELECTIVES
2 2
612 613
4
623
2
4-7
Second Year (Part-Time): 512
517
2
DIAGNOSIS OF READINGPROBLEMS 2
525 608 628 630
2 2
PROJECT (optional) OR THESIS (optional)
632
2
4-7
ELECTIVES
650
COMPREHENSIVE WRITTEN EXAMINATION
0
Total 32-36 Candidates for the master of arts degree will be required to take four graduate units of Bible and/or theology through Talbot School of Theol ogy in place of the elective units if they have not had such courses. Prior approval is required. This requirement may be met by taking eight units of undergraduate Bible/theology courses. These will not count toward the completion of the master of arts degree, however.
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