At a Glance
- Units: 30
- Cost Per Unit: $519
- Typical Program Duration: 18 months
Master of Arts in Teaching
Clear Credential
The online Master of Arts in Teaching, Clear Credential is a 30-unit practitioner’s degree program designed to allow candidates to clear their California SB2042 preliminary teaching credential while simultaneously earning their masters degree.
The Master of Arts in Teaching, Clear Credential is a 30-unit program that can be completed in 18 months. View program sheet (PDF).
The program has three distinct elements:
- Core coursework (14 units)
- A concentration of Clear Credential coursework (15 units)
- A capstone experience (1 unit)
Core Coursework
SEED 553: Writing Literature Reviews (2)
SEED 570: Introduction to Spiritual Formation for the Educator (3)
SEED 524: Research in Culture and Intercultural Instruction (3)
TTBE 732: Life of Christ (or approved Bible elective) (3)
SEED 501: Philosophy and Values in School and Society (3)
Clear Credential Concentration
SEED 593: Clear Credential Candidate Professional Development (3)
SEED 553: Writing Literature Reviews (2)
SEED 570: Introduction to Spiritual Formation for the Educator (3)
SEED 524: Research in Culture and Intercultural Instruction (3)
TTBE 732: Life of Christ (or approved Bible elective) (3)
SEED 501: Philosophy and Values in School and Society (3)
Clear Credential Concentration
SEED 593: Clear Credential Candidate Professional Development (3)
Approved electives
Note: Students admitted to the Multiple or Single Subject Clear Credential program at Biola University will enroll in a 3-unit course for each of four semesters (a maximum of 12 units toward M.A.T. credit). After four semesters, the course can be taken additionally without credit. In some cases, candidates may be able to complete the Clear Credential requirements in less than four semesters.
Approved Electives
SEED 523: Behavior and Classroom Management (3)
SEED 549: Studies in Children’s Literature (1)
SEED 554: Professional Writing (3)
SEED 555: Seminars in Education (1-3)
SEED 560: Family, Community & Academic Partnerships (3)
SEED 597: Independent Studies (1-3)
Capstone
SEED 594: Action Research (1)
SEED 594: Action Research (1)
Please see the MA Personalized admission requirements for admission information.