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Artificial Intelligence. Concepts and techniques of artificial
intelligence, representation, search strategies, control, com- education
munication and perception, and applications.
ADivisionoftheSchoolofEducation
csci480 research seminar.................................................................1-3
special studies in computer science. Prerequisite: senior Faculty
standing or consent. Chair:....................................................................... June Hetzel, Ph.D.
Professors: .................................................................... Hetzel, sibold
Associate Professors: ..................Johnson, Menjares, o'Quinn,
........................................................soto-Hinman, stranske, Walters
Assistant Professors: .....................................laBarbera, D. taylor
Mission & Learning Outcomes
the mission of the school of education is "to equip Christian
educators to impact public, private, mission, and homeschools
through biblically-centered education, scholarship, and service."
the vision of the school of education is "to equip a generation
of influential educators, focused on god's calling, devoting their
strengths, gifts, and scholarship, to meet the needs of diverse
students and to advance the Kingdom of god."
Biola University offers high quality undergraduate teacher prepa-
ration programs. students participate in a broad general educa-
tion program, thorough subject matter competence sequences,
and challenging classroom observation and participation experi-
ences. these programs provide a distinct foundation for profes-
sional careers in education.
in addition, Biola's undergraduate 30-unit biblical studies and the-
ology requirement, with its emphasis upon scriptural knowledge
and the dynamic integration of biblical and academic thought,
provides a strong foundation for service in public, private, mission
and home schools.
the learning outcomes for Biola's liberal studies majors are to:
1. gain a strong foundational knowledge and understand-
ing of subject matter content that is characteristic of an
educated person.
2. incorporate this learning with Christian beliefs to facilitate
integration of personal faith and intellectual learning.
3. Develop thinking and intellectual skills such as: historical
consciousness, scientific inquiry, critical thinking, under-
standing numerical data, aesthetic valuing and ethical
awareness.
4. Develop oral and written communication skills that enable
effective work within a global society.
5. Prepare students to analyze situations; synthesize informa-
tion from multiple sources; make decisions on rational
bases; communicate skillfully; appreciate diverse perspec-
2007 2009 C ata lo g Undergraduate Programs 97
tives; and articulate the ethical, moral and practical implica- with the educational community and affects the lives of the
tions of important ideas and issues. next generation of children.
6. Manifest strong social and personal traits, ethical standards, Liberal Studies Degree Program
and spiritual commitment that enables them to contextu- a Bachelor of arts degree in liberal studies is offered upon
ally and creatively contribute to a complex, rapidly-chang- completion of the university baccalaureate and liberal studies
ing society. major requirements.
7. Develop and inspire a passionate understanding of the the liberal studies Major is designed to prepare elementary
great Commission and clarity of individual callings in the school teachers with a broad foundation in subject matter. there
body of Christ, enabling each student, under the guidance are 34 units of required core courses: art 306; Bible 109; education
of the Holy spirit, to understand, respond to, and influence 335, 341, 380; History 403; intercultural studies 331; Math 104,
the larger political, social, economic, legal and cultural con- 118; Music 310; Physical science 101, 102.
text for the cause of Jesus Christ as it interfaces with his/her
community. in addition to this core, each student must complete a concentra-
tion of 12 units in one of eight subjects areas: Biology, english,
the learning outcomes for Biola's teacher preparation students intercultural studies, Mathematics, Physical education, U.s. History
are to: or World History and visual arts.
1. Develop each candidate's subject matter expertise and liberal studies majors must take BBst 465 integration seminar:
subject specific pedagogy so candidates can make subject Christian Philosophy of education to meet their Bible integration
matter comprehensible to all K-12 students. requirement.
2. Develop each candidate's expertise in assessing student liberal studies majors who are not pursuing a teaching credential
learning through skillful pre-assessment, monitoring, and at Biola can substitute one of the following courses: CeeD372, 374,
post-assessment, using a variety of holistic learning assess- inCs 322, 332 or 420 in place of leDU341.
ments to inform the teaching/learning cycle.
the general education requirements for the liberal studies major
3. Develop each candidate's expertise in engaging, support- are unique and include the following:
ing, and differentiating student learning by providing
developmentally, culturally, and linguistically appropriate 1. english 110a, 110B; three units of literature, (english 220,
instruction that makes content accessible to all students. 230, 281 or 282); three units of Communication (CoMM
100, 170,181 or 280)
4. Develop each candidate's expertise in planning and design-
ing learning experiences for students, celebrating diversity 2. Math 117; Biology 100, 110
in the process.
3. History 107, 207, 208; Psychology 200
5. Develop each candidate's expertise in creating and
maintaining effective learning environments through ap- 4. three units of fine arts: art 100, Communication 160, or
propriate use of instructional time and the development of Music 101; three units in Philosophy (PHil 210, 214 or 215);
positive learning climates. and a foreign language as specified in the university gen-
eral education section
6. Develop each candidate's knowledge base for continuing
as a self-reflective practitioner who understands his or her 5. elementary school activities (Physical education 201); and
professional, legal, and ethical obligations and continues to two physical education activities
pursue professional growth on a life-long basis.
6. all liberal studies majors must complete the writing com-
7. Develop and inspire a passionate understanding of the petency requirement even if not completing the teaching
great Commission and clarity of individual callings in the credential.
body of Christ, enabling each teacher candidate, under the
guidance of the Holy spirit, to understand, respond to, and 7. in order for a liberal studies major to receive the elemen-
influence the larger political, social, economic, legal and tary education emphasis attached to their degree, a cumu-
cultural context for the cause of Jesus Christ as it interfaces lative gPa of 2.75 must be earned.
98 Undergraduate Programs Biola Universit y
Professional Teacher Preparation liminary Credential from the state of California's Commission on
P r e l i m i N a ryc r e d e N t i a l teacher Credentialing.
sB2042 Professional teacher Preparation Programs are available
for single subject and Multiple subject credentials. Private school teachers who have taught three or more years in
WasC-accredited schools may qualify to have teacher preparation
ElementaryCredentials courses and / or student teaching waived per sB57. see an advisor
Undergraduate students interested in teaching in the elementary for details.
schools should take the liberal studies major along with the
required teacher preparation courses. they must also pass four t e ac h e r P r e Pa r at i o N r e q u i r e m e N t s :
teacher Performance assessments (tPa), state exams (CBest, 1. all candidates for the Preliminary Multiple or single subject
Cset, riCa), and U.s. Constitution requirement. the Multiple teaching Credential must complete the following under-
subject Credential authorizes instruction in any self-contained graduate education courses in sequence: leDU 301 (intro),
classroom for grades K-12, preschool, and classes organized 330 (Psych), 420/425 (reading), 341 (linguistic Diversity),
primarily for adults, but is especially appropriate for grades K-6. 430/435 (Curriculum), and 440/442 or 450/452 (student
if a student wishes to teach elementary school, but is not taking teaching).
the liberal studies major, they must still take all required teacher
preparation courses and pass four teacher Performance assess- 2. students who wish to complete the undergraduate teacher
ments (tPa) and state exams (CBest, Cset, riCa). in addition, preparation program must formally apply for admission to
all elementary teacher credential candidates must successfully the education program during the introduction to teach-
complete the following competency courses with a grade of "C" or ing course (leDU 301). a minimum 2.75 gPa on a 4.0 grade
better: education 380; Math 117 and 118; Music 310; art 306; and scale is required. other departmental requirements and
Physical education 201. elementary teacher credential candidates competencies are available on the website, and are covered
must earn a cumulative 2.75 grade point average in all teacher in the introduction to teaching course (leDU 301).
preparation courses and the following requirements must be
satisfactorily met to proceed to student teaching: minimum tPa 3. students planning to take the introduction to teaching
scores, Professional Behavior Protocol evaluations, and Fieldwork course (leDU 301) must complete the application for Char-
evaluations. acter and identification Clearance. this background clear-
ance requires fingerprinting and must be completed prior
SecondaryCredentials to any fieldwork in the local school districts. Fees required.
Undergraduate students interested in teaching at the second-
ary level must meet subject matter competency requirements 4. all education and competency courses must be completed
through either a state-approved single subject major or by with a grade of "C" or higher with the exception of student
passing the Cset. in addition, they must take required teacher teaching leDU 440/442 and 450/452 which must be
preparation courses. Candidates must also pass four teacher completed with a grade of "B-" or higher for the candidate
Performance assessments (tPa), the CBest, and the U.s. Constitu- to be recommended for a Preliminary teaching Credential.
tion requirement. the single subject Credential is the document overall, a 2.75 gPa must be maintained in the teacher
most commonly used in middle schools and high schools. this preparation course sequence.
credential authorizes instruction in the subject(s) listed on the cre-
dential in departmentalized classes at any grade level, including 5. all students must pass four teaching Performance assess-
preschool, grades K-12, and classes organized primarily for adults. ments (tPa), and complete and successfully present the
all students should regularly see advisors in their single subject school of education Department Portfolio.
program as well as in the school of education.
6. the California Commission on teacher Credentialing also
in addition, all secondary teacher credential candidates must earn requires that a teaching credential candidate must have
a cumulative 2.75 grade point average in all teacher preparation completed a minimum 2-unit course that covers the U.s.
courses. the following requirements must also be satisfactorily Constitution or fulfill this requirement by examination.
met to proceed to student teaching: minimum tPa scores, Profes- Biola University students can complete this requirement by
sional Behavior Protocol evaluations, and Fieldwork evaluations. taking Hist 107 U.s. History, with a grade of "C" or better.
transfer students must either show proof of U.s. Constitu-
Credential candidates complete their student teaching the second tion in a transferred course or an appropriate exam cover-
semester of their senior year or the semester after they graduate ing the principles of the U.s. Constitution. a U.s. Constitu-
with their B.a. after successfully completing student teaching, tion exam and study packet is available in Biola's school of
candidates make an appointment with a credential analyst in the education.
school of education at Biola University and apply for the Pre-
2007 2009 C ata lo g Undergraduate Programs 99
7. show verification of current training in cardiopulmonary a s s o c i at i o N o f c h r i s t i a N s c h o o l s
resuscitation (CPr) - infant, child and adult - that meets the i N t e r N at i o N a l c e r t i f i c at e
standards in either the american Heart association "B" or the credential program at Biola University meets the require-
"C" level course or the american red Cross CPr course. ments for the association of Christian schools international (aCsi)
Certificate (identical to the California Preliminary Credential
8. students in single subject Programs must reference program except that BBst 465 Christian Philosophy of educa-
the respective department regarding minimum gPa tion must also be completed). application information may be
requirements. obtained from the aCsi liaison in the school of education office.
P r o f e s s i o N a l c l e a r c r e d e N t i a l Courses (LEDU)
in order to earn an sB2042 Professional Clear Credential, you ledu301 introduction to teaching ......................................................3
must first hold a Preliminary Credential. to clear your credential, the structure and function of the school, foundations of
the state requires a CCtC-approved, two-year induction program education, qualities required for teacher effectiveness, and
at your employing district. However, if the candidate presents contemporary issues in education. a 25-hour fieldwork
a verification letter indicating that an induction program is not practicum component is required. successful completion of
available, he or she may apply for the Fifth year Program at Biola this course constitutes one of the requirements for admission
University which includes 30-units beyond the B.a. (see Profes- to the Preliminary Credential program. CBest must be taken
sional Clear Credential requirements in the graduate education during this course. see teacher Preparation requirements
section of the school of education.) graduate units from induction in this catalog for fingerprinting and background clearance
or Fifth year may be applied toward an M.a. in education. see the information. approximately $130 in fees required in class.
graduate education programs in the school of education section Prerequisites: sophomore standing, livescan submission, and
of this catalog or see a graduate advisor for details. signature required.
additionally, for your credential, you must show verification of ledu330 Psychological Foundations of education .......................3
current training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPr)--infant, application of psychological principles to the educative
child and adult--that meets the standards in either the ameri- process, role of the teacher and learner, human growth and
can Heart association "B" or "C" level course or the red Cross CPr development, learning styles, motivation, memory, transfer of
course. learning, measurement and evaluation, research and experi-
mentation in learning theory. this class is designed to fulfill
Note: the Professional Preparation Program leading to a Cali- the University's writing competency requirement. Prerequi-
fornia teaching Credential at Biola University is subject sites: 301, Psychology 200, formal application and acceptance
to change in response to new legislation. Please see a to the school of education and signature required.
credential analyst for current information on complet-
ing the requirements for a teaching credential. ledu335 Child Development: Birth through adolescence ........3
Basic concepts of cognitive development, including psycho-
e N g l i s h l a N g uag el e a r N e r s au t h o r i z at i o N social, moral and language development. Define concepts
the school of education and the school intercultural studies have related to the development of personality and temperament.
designed coursework for the authorization of teaching english examine scope of physical development of children and the
language learners. this authorization provides teachers with the connections between health and learning. these theories are
knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to effectively teach and investigated in light of classroom implications for identifying
guide students from culturally, linguistically and socio-economi- and describing individual differences in the development of
cally diverse backgrounds. children. the impact of genetic, sociocultural and socioeco-
nomic factors on the development of children and young
students entering Biola's teacher Preparation Program from fall adolescents. Prerequisites: PsyC 200, leDU 301, for credential
2002 forward will receive an english language learner embedded candidates, signature required.
program which meets the California Commission on teaching Cre-
dentialing requirements pursuant to aB1059 legislation. students ledu341 Methods of teaching linguistically
interested in teaching english language learners at the adult Diverse students .....................................................................3
level should consult with the Department of applied linguistics & assessment, theory and instructional methodology for assist-
tesol in the school of intercultural studies. ing english learners. in-depth analysis of state mandates to
ensure appropriate english development for reading, writing
and content areas. selection of appropriate instructional ma-
terials, methodology and social support to maximize english
language development. Prerequisites: PsyC 200, leDU 301,
100 Undergraduate Programs Biola Universit y
330, 420 or 425 or concurrent, for credential candidates and maximum of 15 units that semester. (see also seeD 512/513).
signature required. tPa #1. Fee: $25. tPa #3 and #4. signature required. Fee: $60.
ledu380 Children's literature ...............................................................3 ledu442 elementary student teaching ii .........................................6
Designed to provide an understanding of the historical see leDU 440. signature required.
perspective on children's literature through literature, film,
lecture, and discussion. literature representative of a variety of ledu450 secondary student teaching i ............................................6
cultures and ethnic groups will be analyzed and discussed in Full time laboratory experience in school classrooms under
order to strengthen cultural understanding. emphasis will be the direction of qualified supervising master teachers and
upon developing a variety of responses to literature through university supervisors. Weekly seminar required. Must register
art, drama, and writing in order to strengthen children's concurrently with leDU 452 if completing all of student
literacy development. Prerequisites: engl 100 or 110a, 110B, teaching in one semester. Prerequisite: application and
and one of the following: 220, 230, 281 or 282. signature consent. students doing student teaching are limited to a
required. maximum of 15 units that semester. (see also seeD 514/515).
tPa #3 and #4. signature required. Fee: $60.
ledu420 elementary reading/language arts ................................3
Methods and materials for teaching reading to students in ledu452 secondary student teaching ii...........................................6
elementary schools; attention to a variety of approaches and see leDU 450. signature required.
techniques; consideration of the needs of pupils with varied
cultural and language backgrounds. a 35-hour fieldwork ledu480 Directed study ......................................................................1-3
practicum component is required. Prerequisites: 301, 330 and subject matter and credit by arrangement.
signature required.
ledu425 secondary Content area reading .....................................3
Methods and materials for teaching reading through content
areas in secondary schools; attention to reading techniques,
testing, and individualization. a 35-hour fieldwork practicum
component is required. Prerequisites: 301, 330 and signature
required.
ledu430 elementary Curriculum .........................................................4
introduction to the scope and sequence of the elementary
school curriculum in mathematics, science, social studies and
language arts; emphasis on a variety of teaching approaches,
integration across content areas, classroom management and
resources available. a 60-hour fieldwork practicum compo-
nent is required. Prerequisites: 301, 330, 341, 420 and signature
required. tPa #2. Fee: $25.
ledu435 secondary Curriculum...........................................................4
secondary school curriculum, classroom management and
teaching methods in content areas. a 60-hour fieldwork
practicum component is required. Prerequisites: 301, 330, 341,
425 and signature required. (see also seeD 506.) tPa #2. Fee:
$25.
ledu440 elementary student teaching i ..........................................6
Full time laboratory experience in school classrooms under
the direction of qualified supervising master teachers and
university supervisors. Weekly seminar required. Must register
concurrently with leDU 442 if completing all of student
teaching in one semester. Prerequisite: application and
consent. students doing student teaching are limited to a
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