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Courses | M.S. in Curriculum, Instruction and Publication

Below are the course requirements for this academic program. For more program details, including graduation requirements and learning outcomes, visit Biola's academic catalog.

Transfer of Credits 

Students transferring from an accredited graduate program may transfer a maximum of 6 approved credits for their M.S. in Curriculum, Instruction, and Publication. Courses transferred must be equivalent to Biola University’s and have direct applicability to the student’s program design. Only courses with a grade of B (3.0) on a 4.0 grade scale or higher will be considered for transfer towards the M.S. in Curriculum, Instruction, and Publication degree; a grade of B- or lower is not transferable. Credits considered for transfer must have been taken within five years prior to the date of admission.

Curriculum Requirements

Program Courses
SEED 501Philosophy and Values in Schools and Society3
SEED 502Advanced Educational Psychology3
SEED 503Educational Research and Statistics3
SEED 504Advanced Curriculum and Instruction3
SEED 524Research in Culture and Intercultural Instruction3
SEED 548Collaborative Research 11
SEED 553Writing Literature Reviews 22
SEED 596Professional Development Module1
SEED 7320The Life of Christ for Educators3
Select 15 credits from the following:15
Grant Writing, Book Proposal, and Textbook
Learning, Motivation, and Student Engagement
Curriculum Practicum
Current Issues in Education and Education Policy
Preparing Textbooks for Publication
School Leadership and Professional Learning Communities
Capstone Course
SEED 598Curriculum Research Project 33
Total Credits40
1

Students must participate on a research team in their first semester and continue on their assigned project until 1 credit is completed.

2

Successful passage of SEED 553 is required for advancement in the program. Writing support and documentation may be mandatory for some students. SEED 554 may be substituted for SEED 553.

3

This course must be completed in the final semester. To produce quality research, it is recommended to be the only course taken in the final semester. Course must be passed with a grade of B or higher.

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