Admission Requirements

Admission requirements vary by program. In general, applicants to the School of Education's graduate programs must:

  • Hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
  • Affirm Biola's doctrinal statement
  • Agree to abide by the standards of conduct while enrolled

In addition, applicants to each program must meet the following specific requirements prior to admission.

Multiple Subject (Elementary) Credential

  • Present evidence of passing at least one subtest of the CSET
  • Present evidence of passing the CBEST or equivalent
  • Have a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale
  • Verify possession of Certificate of Clearance from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing

Single Subject (Secondary) Credential

  • Present letter verifying completion of a state-approved subject matter program or evidence of passing at least one subtest of the CSET
  • Present evidence of passing the CBEST or equivalent
  • Have a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale
  • Verify possession of Certificate of Clearance from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing

Master of Arts in Teaching

  • Have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale

Master of Arts in Teaching with a Multiple Subject Credential

  • Have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale
  • Present evidence of passing at least one subtest of the CSET
  • Present evidence of passing the CBEST or equivalent
  • Verify possession of Certificate of Clearance from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing

Master of Arts in Teaching with a Single Subject Credential

  • Have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale
  • Present letter verifying completion of a state-approved subject matter program or evidence of passing at least one subtest of the CSET
  • Present evidence of passing the CBEST or equivalent
  • Verify possession of Certificate of Clearance from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing

Master of Arts in Education with a Faith-Based Issues emphasis or a Personalized emphasis

  • Hold a clear credential or verify the equivalent experience
  • Have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale
  • Present evidence of passing the CBEST or equivalent

Master of Arts in Education with a Teaching Emphasis, including Induction program for Clear Credential

  • Hold a preliminary credential or verify the equivalent experience
  • Have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale
  • Verify that a commission-approved induction program is available through your employer.
  • Present evidence of passing the CBEST or equivalent

Master of Arts in Education with a Teaching Emphasis, including Fifth Year program for Clear Credential

  • Hold a preliminary credential or verify the equivalent experience
  • Have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale
  • Present evidence of passing the CBEST or equivalent
  • Verify that a commission-approved induction program is not available through your employer. Download verification form (PDF).

Credential and Master of Arts in Education, Combined

  • Present letter verifying completion of a state-approved subject matter program or evidence of passing at least one subtest of the CSET
  • Present evidence of passing the CBEST or equivalent
  • Verify possession of Certificate of Clearance from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
  • Have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale