Child Development Permits
Overview
The early childhood education program at Biola’s School of Education offers state-approved coursework required for five of California’s Child Development Permits. After completing the early childhood coursework, you will be better prepared to teach more effectively in public and private programs serving infants through grade three. Course selection depends on what level of permit you desire.
- Undergraduate Students
Early childhood coursework can be embedded into the liberal studies, elementary education and liberal studies, multidisciplinary majors, with the early childhood concentration. If you want to earn a child development permit at the undergraduate level apart from earning a bachelor's degree, submit a Special Student Status application. - Graduate Students
Early childhood coursework can be embedded into the Master of Arts Teaching or Master of Arts in Education, with the early childhood concentration.
Explore different ways you can expand your education by viewing our Learning Opportunities page.
Program Requirements
Students must meet and maintain the program requirements to successfully complete the Child Development Permits program.
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Admissions & Deadlines
As a Christian institution, Biola seeks to admit applicants whose backgrounds clearly demonstrate scholarly aptitude, a commitment to the historic Christian faith, personal character and integrity, and a positive service-oriented motivation toward their field of study. Biola does not discriminate on the basis of the applicant's race, color, sex, socio-economic status, disability, or national or ethnic origin.
Education and GPA Requirements
- You must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution by the time you plan to start coursework at Biola, with a cumulative grade point average of 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale).
- Note: If you do not meet the degree or GPA requirements above, you may still be considered for admission. Please contact the Office of Graduate Admissions office at graduate.admissions@biola.edu. If you are an international student, contact grad.international@biola.edu.
Program-Specific Requirements
- For requirement details, see "Complete program-specific admissions requirements" in the application steps section below.
English Proficiency Requirements
- If English is not your first language, you are required to display your English proficiency before admittance into a Biola University graduate program. See “English Proficiency” in the application steps section below.
Application Deadlines
- Fall Semester
- Early Action: May 1
- General: July 1
- International Students
- On Campus: June 1
- Online/Hybrid: July 1
- Spring Semester
- Early Action: October 1
- General: November 1
- International Students: October 1
- Summer Semester
- General: April 1
- General: April 1
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Explore our sunny Southern California campus in person or virtually. Learn more about your program of interest and the admissions process by scheduling an appointment with an admissions counselor.
Meet Your Admissions Counselor
If you have more questions about the program, admissions process or Biola in general, schedule a phone call or send an email to your admissions counselor.
Graduate Admissions Counselor
Email: josiah.franklin
Text or Call: (562) 393-7564
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International Graduate Admissions Counselor
The Office of International Admissions serves students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the United States.
Email: grad.international@biola.edu
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