Catalog 05-07 - Biola University

who have not had a CLAD-imbedded program, the CLAD Certificate
sequence of courses offered through the Department of Education
at Biola University is as follows:
ased 524 research in Culture & Cultural Diversity .................. 3
ased 540 foundations of Language education ........................ 3
ased 541 methods of Teaching Linguistically
Diverse students ................................................................ 3
ased 542 Language assessment & evaluation .......................... 3
Information on cross-listed courses may be obtained in the Department
of Education.
Graduates interested in the TESOL Certificate, the TESOL M.A., or
electives in TESOL should refer to the School of Intercultural Studies
section in this catalog.
note: CCTC is currently rewriting standards for teaching English
Learners. The Education Department will rewrite the English
Learner Program when standards are available.
Master Degree Coursework
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W I t h a t e aC h I n G e m P h a s I s
The M.A. in Education with a Teaching Emphasis requires the following
coursework:
1. Completion of a Professional Clear Credential through a
CCTC–approved Induction Program or the Fifth Year Coursework
(ASED 586, 587, 588, 589)
2. Action Research Class (ASED 594), usually in summer
3. Professional Writing (ASED 554), Research in Culture & Intercultural
Instruction (ASED 524) and Advanced Educational
Psychology (ASED 502) with a grade of “B” or better prior to
continuing with the remaining M.A. core courses.
4. TTBE 732, Life of Christ
5. Completion of M.A. core: ASED 501, Philosophy and Values
in School and Society; ASED 503, Educational Research and
Statistics; ASED 504, Advanced Curriculum and Instruction
6. Completion of the Professional Development Module (596)
7. Completion of the Capstone (595, exam; 598, Research Project;
or 599, Thesis)
8. A minimum of 38 graduate units (may include up to 12 units
of graduate student teaching taken through Biola University if
earning an M.A. under the Induction program).
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W I t h a fa I t h - b a s e d Co n C e n t r at I o n
The Master of Arts in Education with a Faith-Based Issues concentration
requires the following coursework:
1. Professional Writing (ASED 554), Research in Culture and Intercultural
Instruction (ASED 524), and Advanced Educational
Psychology (ASED 502) with a grade of “B” or better prior to
continuing with the remaining M.A. core courses.
2. TTBE 732, Life of Christ
3. Completion of M.A. core: ASED 501, Philosophy and Values in
School and Society; 503, Educational Research and Statistics;
504, Advanced Curriculum and Instruction
4. Completion of a concentration in faith-based issues related to
education:
a. ASED 601, Character Development & Spiritual Formation
b. ASED 602, Legal & Ethical Issues in Education
C. Apologetics Elective
d. ISCL 556, World Religions course or approved elective
e. ISCL 724, Issues in Spiritual Warfare course or approved
elective
5. Completion of the Professional Development Module (596)
6. Completion of the Capstone (595, exam; 598, Research Project;
or 599, Thesis)
7. A minimum of 38 graduate units.
m . a . I n e d U C at I o n , P e r s o n a l I Z e d
The M.A. in Education Personalized requires the following:
1. Professional Writing (554), Research in Culture and Intercultural
Instruction (524), and Advanced Educational Psychology
(502) with a grade “B” or better prior to continuing with the
remaining M.A. core courses.
2. TTBE 732, Life of Christ
3. Completion of core: 501, Philosophy and Values in School
and Society; 503, Educational Research and Statistics; 504,
Advanced Curriculum and Instruction
4. Completion of an approved 15–unit concentration, such as
Intercultural Studies, TESOL, Second Language Acquisition,
Apologetics, Organizational Leadership
312 School of Arts & Sciences B I O L A U N I V E R S I T Y