2. Mathematics and the physical and life sciences. 3. Social sciences, other than education and education meth odology . 4. Humanities and fine arts, including foreign language. At least twenty-four upper division units must be taken and appropriate general education courses may be included in the eighty-four total units. Students planning to choose this major are required to see an advisor in the education department. Professional courses required:. All candidates for the Clear teaching credential in multiple subject instruction must complete the following education courses: 300, 330, 410, 420, 430, 440, 442. All candidates for the Clear teaching credential in single subject instruction must complete the following education courses: 300, 330, 410, 425, 435, 450, 452. (Candidates with majors in art, music or physical education are not required to take 425.) A course in health science is required of all candidates for a Clear credential. Biola University is approved to grant Association of Christian Schools teaching certificates . The program is the same as for the California certificate except that 460 or 560 must also be taken. Students who wish to become candidates for a teaching credential must apply for admission to the education program in their sophomore year or immediately upon transfer into the university if beyond that year. SAT scores must be provided. Other require ments of the education department are stated in tbe Guide for Entering the Teaching Profession, which may be secured from the department office. 300 INTRODUCTION TO TEACHING (2) The nature and function of the school and the development of competencies required for success as a teacher. Each week there will be one hour of lecture and discussion and a three-hour assignment as a teacher assistant in a local school. Successful completion of this course constitutes Gne of the requirements for admission to the education program. 330 PSYCHOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION (3) Application of psychological principles to the educative process; role of the teacher and learner; motivation, intelligence, transfer of learning, measurement, human growth and development; re cent and outstanding contributions of research and experimenta tion in the field . Prerequisite: 300. 370 TEACHING ASSISTANT PREPARATION (1) Instruction and practice in general and specific methods of teaching as an assistant to professors of large university classes. Taught jointly by instructors from the education department and the specific departments using teaching assistants.
380 INTRODUCTION TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (2) History, philosophy, curriculum and classroom techniques of early childhood programs. 410 SOCIAL FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION (3) Focuses on competencies that teachers must develop to meet needs of exceptional pupils; special attention to needs of minority students, to cultural and ethnic differences and to development of moral/spiritual values. Prerequisite: 300. 420 TEACHING READING IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (3) Methods and materials for teaching reading to pupils in elementary schools; attention to a variety of approaches; consid eration of the needs of pupils with varied cultural and language backgrounds. Observation and participation in schools included . Prerequisite: consent. 425 TEACHING READING IN SECONDARY SCHOOL (3) Methods and materials for teaching reading to pupils in secondary schools; attention to a variety of approaches; consideration of the needs of pupils with varied cultural and language backgrounds. Observation and participation in schools included. Prerequisite: consent. 430 ELEMENTARY CURRICULUM (4) Introduction to the elementary school curriculum in mathematics, science, social studies and language arts; use of media; observa tion and participation in schools. Prerequisite: consent. 435 SECONDARY CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION (4) Secondary school curriculum, classroom management, teaching methods, use of media and other educational skills. Observation and participation in schools is included. Prerequisite: consent. 440, 442 STUDENT TEACHING, ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS (6,6) 450, 452 STUDENT TEACHING, SECONDARY SCHOOLS (6,6) Full time laboratory experiences in school classrooms under the direction of qualified supervising teachers and university super visors. Prerequisite: consent. (Students doing student teaching are limited to a maximum of 15 units that semester. If the student is working, a reduction in load may be necessary.) 460 CHRISTIAN 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; attitudes and convictions which Christian schools seek to develop in students. 480 DIRECTED STUDY (l-3) Consideration of topics in school curriculum according to needs of individual students. Prerequisite: consent.
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