Master of Arts in Christian School Administration
Objectives: Upon completion of the Master of Arts in Christian School Administration, it is intended that the candidate know the attitudes and convictions which Christian schools seek to develop- in their students; understand administrative duties and responsibilities; be acquainted with financial and legal requirements of Christian schools; understand supervision, counseling, curriculum development and testing; and have practiced these competencies under the direction of experienced administrators. This program is designed to prepare administrators for Christian schools. It has been developed with the assistance of an Advisory Committee of Christian School leaders to meet the specific needs of their institutions. Candidates receive a broad preparation including courses in administration, supervision, counseling, finance and law, curriculum development, testing, and philosophy - all of these specifically related to the Christian School. Bible and theology is required for those who lack preparation in these areas . The program combines theory with practice throughout, using field experience with the course work and as a culminating activity. It seeks to integrate Christian truth with all of the administrative theory and practice. 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 evening both during the school year and in summer sessions. The program can be completed in two full years or four summers. A maximum of eight units of transfer credit may be accepted. Nine units of course load is considered full-time status for all graduate students. Admission requirements: All applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited or recognized institution and should have 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) grade point average. A combined score of 1000 for verbal and quantitative on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is required. A 2.75 grade point average must be maintained to remain in the program. Evidence of success in teaching and of high moral character is also required . Application must be submitted on a Graduate Application Form. Program requiremen ts : Requirements for the degree include the successful completion of 32 semester hours of prescribed and elective courses and the passing of a comprehensive written examination covering the fields of study. The project in the Field Work course is to be written up as a short thesis and deposited in the library to be part of a growing contribution of the college toward improved Christian school education. Electives must be pertinent to the program. All degree requirements must be completed before the student may participate in the commencement ceremonies. Additional requirements include: 1) the candidate must hold a valid teaching certificate or have completed the preparation required to secure one; 2) the candidate must have completed at least two years of successful teaching in a Christian or public school prior to the granting of the degree; and 3) the candidate must be involved in some aspect of Christian service while he is in the program. Course Requirements: FIRST YEAR (PART-TIME): 511 CHRISTIAN SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION 4 605 CHRISTIAN SCHOOL SUPERVISION 4 610 CHRISTIAN SCHOOL FINANCE 2 612 SCHOOL LAW 2 ELECTIVES 4 SECOND YEAR (PART-TIME): 560 CHRISTIAN PHILOSOPHY OF 2 EDUCATION 606 FIELD WORK IN ADMINISTRATION 2-4 608 SCHOOL COUNSELING 2 613 PRINCIPLES OF CURRICULUM 4 DEVELOPMENT 623 EVALUATION OF TEACHING 2 AND LEARNING ELECTIVES 2-4 650 COMPREHENSIVE WRITTEN EXAMINATION 0 Total 32 Students in the master of arts program will be required to take 4 graduate units of Bible and theology through Talbot Theological Seminary in place of the elective units if they have not had such courses.
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