Credential Programs
The School of Education's Teacher Preparation Program enables you to quickly and conveniently earn a preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential to teach in elementary school or a preliminary Single Subject Teaching Credential to teach in junior high or high school.
Credentials can be earned through the traditional route, which involves fieldwork and student teaching, or through student teaching under contract, which requires your employment in a WASC-accredited private school.
As you train to become a successful educator, you will receive personalized, professional guidance from the School of Education's experienced faculty and staff. Low student-to-faculty ratios ensure that you can get the individual attention you need. Meanwhile, Biola's strong partnerships with public and private schools across Southern California will give you valuable real-world experience working with diverse populations and skilled master teachers.
Through it all, Biola's Teacher Preparation Program consistently emphasizes the integration of Christian faith and learning. Our graduates are in great demand because of their high ethical standards, their thorough preparation and their obvious commitment to student growth and development.
Other benefits of Biola's Teacher Preparation Program:
- All programs are dually accredited so that you receive credentials from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing and the Association of Christian Schools International.
- All the graduate courses are offered during convenient hours for working professionals (e.g., evenings, weekends, summer sessions).
- We have a fully doctored, full-time faculty made up of outstanding professionals, passionate believers and excellent K-12 classroom teachers.
- Faculty and staff care about your personal, professional and spiritual life. Professors are available for personal mentoring.
- If you are already employed as a full-time teacher in a private, WASC-accredited school, there is the possibility of completing half of your student teaching under contract and then receiving a public summer school student teaching assignment so that you may continue at your place of employment.