Child Development Permits
The School of Education offers Early Childhood coursework, and upon completion of the required coursework, candidates will be eligible to apply for the California Child Development Assistant Permit, Associate Teacher Permit, Teacher Permit, Master Teacher Permit and/or Site Supervisor Permit with the option to add the School Age Emphasis Authorization to all permits. The Early Childhood coursework can be applied to the Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) or the Master of Arts in Education (M.A.Ed.) Personalized Programs or taken only for Child Development certification purposes.
Permit applications will be submitted to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC) with Biola University’s formal recommendation.
Candidates completing the Early Childhood coursework will enjoy hands-on experience in several local infant, toddler, and elementary-age educational settings during their required fieldwork assignments. The School of Education partners with local public and private schools to enable candidates to complete their fieldwork assignments and to advance their skills in working with young children.