"Opportunities for a teaching ministry are growing today. The Master ofArts in Education program offers advanced preparation for public and Christian school teachers. Bio/a University students who prepare themselves by completing the program can anticipate a rewarding career in public, Christian or mission schools.,, Dr. Annadale White Associate Professor ofEducation
-Master of Arts in Education OBJECTIVES Upon completion of the Master of Arts in Education, it is in tended 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 instruction al 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 compe tence in the field. 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 prac tice 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 experiences. 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 evening both during the school year and in summer sessions. The program can be com pleted in two full years or four summers. A maximum of six units of transfer credit may be accepted. The program must be com pleted within five years . 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 accred ited 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. A combined score of 1000 for verbal and quantitative on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is required. Application must be submitted on a graduate applica tion form. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Requirements for the degree include the successful completion of 32 semester units of prescribed and elective courses and the passing of a comprehensive written examination covering the fields of study. The required project must be written up as a short thesis and presented to the education department. All degree requirements must be completed before the studentlmay partici pate in the commencement ceremonies.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS: FIRST YEAR (PART-TIME): 535 CURRENT PROBLEMS IN EDUCATION 560 CHRISTIAN PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION
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612 SCHOOL LAW
613 PRINCIPLES OF CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT 623 EVALUATION OF TEACHING AND
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SECOND YEAR (PART-TIME): 512 INDIVIDUALIZING INSTRUCTION
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517 ADVANCED EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY 525 DIAGNOSIS OF READING PROBLEMS
608 SCHOOL COUNSELING
628 INSTRUCTIONAL RESEARCH
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