GRADUATE STUDENT HANDBOOK - Biola University

PROGRAMS OFFERED IN THE GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
Child Development Permits
As a part of either the Master‘s of Arts in Teaching (MAT) or Master‘s of Arts in Education (MAEd), a
teacher may specialize in early childhood. While specializing in early childhood, they can earn two state
approved permits.
The School of Education offers an Early Childhood focused area of study as an emphasis in the MAT or
MAEd. Upon completion of the required Early Childhood coursework, candidates will be eligible to
apply for the California Child Development Assistant Permit and the Associate Teacher Permit with the
option to add the School Age Emphasis Authorization to either permit. The School Age Emphasis
Authorization allows the permit holder to run after school elementary programs. Application for the
permit will be submitted to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing with Biola University‘s
formal recommendation.
http://www.biola.edu/academics/education/grad/programs/cdp/
Master’s of Arts in Education (MAEd)
Through a blend of weeknight and Saturday classes that cater to a teacher‘s full-time life
responsibilities, candidates receive a strong academic training needed to be an effective teacher,
administrator, researcher or writer. At the same time, a focus on biblical integration and spiritual
development readies teachers to impact their students and colleagues for Christ.
The MAEd is a research-oriented degree that prepares you to work in a variety of academic settings and
sets the stage for a doctorate. It emphasizes professional writing, research and theory.
We equip teachers to be distinctively Christian educators accomplishing the following learning
outcomes through our MAEd program:
1. Ability to analyze, evaluate, and apply knowledge of current educational issues, settings, and
legislative requirements from a biblical perspective
2. Skills to link theory with practice, effectively differentiating the curriculum for diverse learners
(e.g., ability, culture, language, SES, gender) and communities, validating each child as a unique
bearer of the image of God
3. Possession of Christian attitudes and actions conducive to the development of professional
excellence and witness to the community
4. Commitment to lifelong learning and professional growth, embracing a lifestyle of service to
others as an act of worship
5. Work collaboratively with students, parents, and colleagues, leveraging the strengths of
individuals to benefit the community
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