GRADUATE STUDENT HANDBOOK - Biola University

Field
Placement
Focused Area
of Study
Candidates seeking a teaching credential are required to complete a developmental
sequence of carefully planned, substantive, supervised field experiences in public
schools to extend their understanding of major ideas and emphases developed in
prerequisite coursework. Fieldwork hours are assigned during courses SEED519,
SEED520, SEED525, SEED543, and SEED545.
In addition to their major core courses, Liberal Studies majors are required to
complete 12 units in one of the following approved focused areas of study: Biology,
Early Childhood, English, Human Development, Intercultural Studies,
Mathematics, Physical Education, Spanish, U.S. History or World History.
GATE Acronym for Gifted and Talented Education.
GPA
Requirement
http://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/gt/
A 2.75 GPA is required for admission to the Teacher Preparation
Program and must be maintained throughout the program. A grade of ―C‖ or
higher must be received in all Teacher Preparation courses with the exception of
Student Teaching, which must be completed with a grade of ―B-― or higher.
LEDU Course prefix for undergraduate education classes.
LELS Major code for the Liberal Studies, Elementary Education major.
Liberal Studies The recommended major for Biola students who plan to seek a K-8 (elementary)
Major
teaching credential.
Livescan
Livescan is a process by which an individual's fingerprints are electronically
Fingerprint scanned, the fingerprint information digitized, and the fingerprint images printed on
a transmission that is electronically submitted to the Department of Justice.
Livescan is required in order to apply for a Certificate of Clearance.
MAEd Master of Arts in Education.
MAT Master of Arts in Teaching.
Multiple Subject The SB2042 Multiple Subject credential authorizes instruction in any self-contained
SB2042 Preliminary classroom for grades K-12, pre-school, or class organized primarily for adults but is
Credential especially appropriate for grades K-6. This credential also includes authorization to
teach English language learners.
Portfolio Teaching credential candidates must prepare a portfolio that includes projects and
papers completed during the course of study that signify critical learning outcomes.
The portfolio is submitted to the professor during the Curriculum course. Specific
portfolio requirements are available in the School of Education.
Professional As a credential candidate, the candidate‘s professional behavior is an important
Disposition aspect of his or her teacher preparation process. Becoming an excellent teacher
Evaluation involves a set of skills and attributes that extend beyond subject matter competence
and instructional methodology. This evaluation reflects the development of
professional behaviors in the context of each teacher preparation course. If a
candidate receives two or more scores ―2‖ or below on this evaluation, he or she
will be required to meet privately with the professor.
RICA Acronym for Reading Instruction Competence Assessment, a required exam for
multiple subject teaching credential candidates. The student must pass this exam
before being recommended for an initial teaching credential.
http://www.rica.nesinc.com/
SDAIE Acronym for Specially Designed Academic Instruction in English.
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