Program-Specific Admissions Requirements
Learn more about GPA requirements, fieldwork eligibility and other requirements so you can be prepared for the application process. If you have any questions, our admissions team is here to help you.
For general graduate admissions information see the graduate admissions page.
- Master of Arts in Education
- Master of Arts in Teaching
- Master of Science in Curriculum, Instruction and Publication
- Master of Science in Special Education
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Credentials
- Induction/Clear Credential
- Multiple Subject (Elementary) Credential
- Single Subject (Secondary) Credential
- Special Education (Mild/Moderate) Credential
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Permits and Certificates
- Child Development Permits
- Curriculum and Instruction Certificate Program (Institution-Sponsored)
- Special Education Certificate Program (Institution-Sponsored)
Master of Arts in Education
Concentrations:
Curriculum and Instruction
GPA Requirement and Official Transcripts | Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution by the time they plan to start coursework at Biola, and should have a cumulative 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Applicants must also submit an official transcript from their previous academic institution.
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Submit GRE Scores | Submit GRE General test scores (waived if cumulative GPA is 3.5 or above or if Basic Skills Requirement and subject matter competency is met by completion of a state-approved program or passage of all CSET subtests). |
Credential or Experience | Applicants must hold a preliminary credential or provide verification of the equivalent professional experience. |
Early Childhood
GPA Requirement and Official Transcripts | Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution by the time they plan to start coursework at Biola, and should have a cumulative 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Applicants must also submit an official transcript from their previous academic institution.
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Submit GRE Scores | Submit GRE General test scores (waived if cumulative GPA is 3.5 or above or if Basic Skills Requirement and subject matter competency is met by completion of a state-approved program or passage of all CSET subtests). |
Verify Certificate of Clearance | For California residents — Verify possession of Certificate of Clearance from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. |
Fieldwork Eligibility (outside of California) | For non-California residents — Provide proof of eligibility to complete fieldwork in a non-California classroom. |
Credential or Experience | Applicants must hold a preliminary credential or provide verification of the equivalent professional experience. |
Induction/Clear Credential
GPA Requirement and Official Transcripts | Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution by the time they plan to start coursework at Biola, and should have a cumulative 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Applicants must also submit an official transcript from their previous academic institution.
Send transcripts to:
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Submit GRE Scores | Submit GRE General test scores (waived if cumulative GPA is 3.5 or above or if Basic Skills Requirement and subject matter competency is met by completion of a state-approved program or passage of all CSET subtests). |
Verify Certificate of Clearance | For those who do not hold a valid credential — Verify possession of Certificate of Clearance from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. |
Required Credentials | Applicants must hold a California Multiple Subject or Single Subject Preliminary Teaching Credential. |
Be a Full-Time Teacher | Applicants must be full-time teaching at a California-based school — public, private, non-public, or charter. Full-time teaching for credentialing purposes is defined as an average of four hours per day (20 hours per week) with a minimum of five hours per week being with the same group of students throughout the semester. |
Student Access | Applicants must have access to English learners as well as GATE and/or special needs students. |
Multiple Subject Credential
GPA Requirement and Official Transcripts | Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution by the time they plan to start coursework at Biola, and should have a cumulative 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Applicants must also submit an official transcript from their previous academic institution.
Send transcripts to:
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Submit GRE Scores | Submit GRE General test scores (waived if cumulative GPA is 3.5 or above or if Basic Skills Requirement and subject matter competency is met by completion of a state-approved program or passage of all CSET subtests). |
Verify Certificate of Clearance | Verify possession of Certificate of Clearance from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. |
Verify Subject Matter Competency | Candidates must present a letter verifying completion of a state-approved subject matter program or evidence of continuous progress toward meeting the subject matter requirement (CSET). |
Meet Basic Skills Requirement (or attempt CBEST) | Attempt the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST) or have satisfied the Basic Skills Requirement (BSR). |
Fieldwork in California | Applicants must have the ability to complete fieldwork in California (for Credential portion of program). Fieldwork requirements must be completed in California. |
Personalized
GPA Requirement and Official Transcripts | Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution by the time they plan to start coursework at Biola, and should have a cumulative 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Applicants must also submit an official transcript from their previous academic institution.
Send transcripts to:
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Submit GRE Scores | Submit GRE General test scores (waived if cumulative GPA is 3.5 or above or if Basic Skills Requirement and subject matter competency is met by completion of a state-approved program or passage of all CSET subtests). |
Additional Requirements | Please note you may need to meet additional requirements depending on how you configure your Personalized concentration. Requirements such as verifying your Certificate of Clearance, credential requirements and others may apply, based on the areas of study you choose. Contact your graduate admissions counselor for more information. |
Single Subject Credential
GPA Requirement and Official Transcripts | Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution by the time they plan to start coursework at Biola, and should have a cumulative 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Applicants must also submit an official transcript from their previous academic institution.
Send transcripts to:
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Submit GRE Scores | Submit GRE General test scores (waived if cumulative GPA is 3.5 or above or if Basic Skills Requirement and subject matter competency is met by completion of a state-approved program or passage of all CSET subtests). |
Verify Certificate of Clearance | Verify possession of Certificate of Clearance from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. |
Verify Subject Matter Competency | Candidates must present a letter verifying completion of a state-approved subject matter program or evidence of continuous progress toward meeting the subject matter requirement (CSET). |
Meet Basic Skills Requirement (or attempt CBEST) | Attempt the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST) or have satisfied the Basic Skills Requirement (BSR). |
Fieldwork in California | Applicants must have the ability to complete fieldwork in California (for credential portion of program). |
Special Education
GPA Requirement and Official Transcripts | Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution by the time they plan to start coursework at Biola, and should have a cumulative 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Applicants must also submit an official transcript from their previous academic institution.
Send transcripts to:
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Submit GRE Scores | Submit GRE General test scores (waived if cumulative GPA is 3.5 or above or if Basic Skills Requirement and subject matter competency is met by completion of a state-approved program or passage of all CSET subtests). |
Verify Certificate of Clearance | For California residents — Verify possession of Certificate of Clearance from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. |
Fieldwork Eligibility (outside of California) | For non-California residents — Provide proof of eligibility to complete fieldwork in non-California classroom. |
Credential or Experience | Applicant must hold a preliminary credential or provide verification of the equivalent professional experience. |
Special Education (Mild/Moderate) Credential
GPA Requirement and Official Transcripts | Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution by the time they plan to start coursework at Biola, and should have a cumulative 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Applicants must also submit an official transcript from their previous academic institution.
Send transcripts to:
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Submit GRE Scores | Submit GRE General test scores (waived if cumulative GPA is 3.5 or above or if Basic Skills Requirement and subject matter competency is met by completion of a state-approved program or passage of all CSET subtests). |
Verify Certificate of Clearance | For California residents who do not hold a valid credential — Verify possession of Certificate of Clearance from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. |
Verify Subject Matter Competency | In a core academic subject area (English, economics, reading/language arts, mathematics, multiple subjects, history, science, art, geography, civics/government and foreign language), candidates must present a letter verifying completion of a state-approved subject matter program or evidence of continuous progress toward meeting the subject matter requirement (CSET). |
Meet Basic Skills Requirement (or attempt CBEST) | Attempt the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST) or have satisfied the Basic Skills Requirement (BSR). |
Fieldwork in California | Applicants must have the ability to complete fieldwork in California (for credential portion of program). |
Master of Arts in Teaching
Concentrations:
Curriculum and Instruction
GPA Requirement and Official Transcripts | Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution by the time they plan to start coursework at Biola, and should have a cumulative 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Applicants must also submit an official transcript from their previous academic institution.
Send transcripts to:
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Submit GRE Scores | Submit GRE General test scores (waived if cumulative GPA is 3.5 or above or if Basic Skills Requirement and subject matter competency is met by completion of a state-approved program or passage of all CSET subtests). |
Early Childhood
GPA Requirement and Official Transcripts | Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution by the time they plan to start coursework at Biola, and should have a cumulative 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Applicants must also submit an official transcript from their previous academic institution.
Send transcripts to:
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Submit GRE Scores | Submit GRE General test scores (waived if cumulative GPA is 3.5 or above or if Basic Skills Requirement and subject matter competency is met by completion of a state-approved program or passage of all CSET subtests). |
Verify Certificate of Clearance | For California residents— Verify possession of Certificate of Clearance from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. |
Fieldwork Eligibility (outside of California) | For non-California residents — Provide proof of eligibility to complete fieldwork in non-California classroom. |
Induction/Clear Credential
GPA Requirement and Official Transcripts | Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution by the time they plan to start coursework at Biola, and should have a cumulative 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Applicants must also submit an official transcript from their previous academic institution.
Send transcripts to:
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Submit GRE Scores | Submit GRE General test scores (waived if cumulative GPA is 3.5 or above or if Basic Skills Requirement and subject matter competency is met by completion of a state-approved program or passage of all CSET subtests). |
Verify Certificate of Clearance | For those who do not hold a valid credential — Verify possession of Certificate of Clearance from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. |
Required Credentials | Applicants must hold a California Multiple Subject or Single Subject Preliminary Teaching Credential. |
Be a Full-Time Teacher | Applicants must be full-time teaching at a California-based school — public, private, non-public, or charter. Full-time teaching for credentialing purposes is defined as an average of four hours per day (20 hours per week) with a minimum of five hours per week being with the same group of students throughout the semester. |
Student Access | Applicants must have access to English learners as well as GATE and/or students with special needs. |
Multiple Subject Credential
GPA Requirement and Official Transcripts | Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution by the time they plan to start coursework at Biola, and should have a cumulative 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Applicants must also submit an official transcript from their previous academic institution.
Send transcripts to:
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Submit GRE Scores | Submit GRE General test scores (waived if cumulative GPA is 3.5 or above or if Basic Skills Requirement and subject matter competency is met by completion of a state-approved program or passage of all CSET subtests). |
Verify Certificate of Clearance | Verify possession of Certificate of Clearance from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. |
Verify Subject Matter Competency | Candidates must present a letter verifying completion of a state-approved subject matter program or evidence of continuous progress toward meeting the subject matter requirement (CSET). |
Meet Basic Skills Requirement (or attempt CBEST) | Attempt the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST) or have satisfied the Basic Skills Requirement (BSR). |
Fieldwork in California | Applicants must have the ability to complete fieldwork in California (for credential portion of program). |
Personalized
GPA Requirement and Official Transcripts | Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution by the time they plan to start coursework at Biola, and should have a cumulative 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Applicants must also submit an official transcript from their previous academic institution.
Send transcripts to:
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Submit GRE Scores | Submit GRE General test scores (waived if cumulative GPA is 3.5 or above or if Basic Skills Requirement and subject matter competency is met by completion of a state-approved program or passage of all CSET subtests). |
Additional Requirements | Please note you may need to meet additional requirements depending on how you configure your personalized concentration. Contact your graduate admissions counselor for more information. |
Single Subject Credential
GPA Requirement and Official Transcripts | Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution by the time they plan to start coursework at Biola, and should have a cumulative 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Applicants must also submit an official transcript from their previous academic institution.
Send transcripts to:
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Submit GRE Scores | Submit GRE General test scores (waived if cumulative GPA is 3.5 or above or if Basic Skills Requirement and subject matter competency is met by completion of a state-approved program or passage of all CSET subtests). |
Verify Certificate of Clearance | Verify possession of Certificate of Clearance from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. |
Verify Subject Matter Competency |
Candidates must present a letter verifying completion of a state-approved subject matter program or evidence of continuous progress toward meeting the subject matter requirement (CSET). |
Meet Basic Skills Requirement (or attempt CBEST) | Attempt the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST) or have satisfied the Basic Skills Requirement (BSR). |
Fieldwork in California | Applicants must have the ability to complete fieldwork in California (for credential portion of program). |
Special Education
GPA Requirement and Official Transcripts | Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution by the time they plan to start coursework at Biola, and should have a cumulative 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Applicants must also submit an official transcript from their previous academic institution.
Send transcripts to:
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Submit GRE Scores | Submit GRE General test scores (waived if cumulative GPA is 3.5 or above or if Basic Skills Requirement and subject matter competency is met by completion of a state-approved program or passage of all CSET subtests). |
Verify Certificate of Clearance | For California residents who do not hold a valid credential — Verify possession of Certificate of Clearance from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. |
Fieldwork Eligibility | For non-California residents — Provide proof of eligibility to complete fieldwork in non-California classroom. |
Special Education (Mild/Moderate) Credential
GPA Requirement and Official Transcripts | Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution by the time they plan to start coursework at Biola, and should have a cumulative 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Applicants must also submit an official transcript from their previous academic institution.
Send transcripts to:
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Submit GRE Scores | Submit GRE General test scores (waived if cumulative GPA is 3.5 or above or if Basic Skills Requirement and subject matter competency is met by completion of a state-approved program or passage of all CSET subtests). |
Verify Certificate of Clearance | For California residents who do not hold a valid credential — Verify possession of Certificate of Clearance from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. |
Verify Subject Matter Competency | In a core academic subject area (English, economics, reading/language arts, mathematics, multiple subjects, history, science, art, geography, civics/government and foreign language), candidates must present a letter verifying completion of a state-approved subject matter program or evidence of continuous progress toward meeting the subject matter requirement (CSET). |
Meet Basic Skills Requirement (or attempt CBEST) | Attempt the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST) or have satisfied the Basic Skills Requirement (BSR). |
Fieldwork in California | Applicants must have the ability to complete fieldwork in California (for credential portion of program). |
Master of Science Programs
Master of Science in Curriculum, Instruction and Publication
GPA Requirement and Official Transcripts | Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution by the time they plan to start coursework at Biola, and should have a cumulative 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Applicants must also submit an official transcript from their previous academic institution.
Send transcripts to:
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Submit GRE Scores | Submit GRE General test scores (waived if cumulative GPA is 3.5 or above or if Basic Skills Requirement and subject matter competency is met by completion of a state-approved program or passage of all CSET subtests). |
Master of Science in Special Education
GPA Requirement and Official Transcripts | Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution by the time they plan to start coursework at Biola, and should have a cumulative 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Applicants must also submit an official transcript from their previous academic institution.
Send transcripts to:
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Submit GRE Scores | Submit GRE General test scores (waived if cumulative GPA is 3.5 or above or if Basic Skills Requirement and subject matter competency is met by completion of a state-approved program or passage of all CSET subtests). |
Verify Certificate of Clearance | For California residents who do not hold a valid credential — Verify possession of Certificate of Clearance from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. |
Fieldwork Eligibility (outside of California) | For non-California residents — Provide proof of eligibility to complete fieldwork in non-California classroom. |
Credentials
Induction/Clear Credential
GPA Requirement and Official Transcripts | Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution by the time they plan to start coursework at Biola, and should have a cumulative 2.75 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Applicants must also submit an official transcript from their previous academic institution.
Send transcripts to:
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Verify Certificate of Clearance | If an active California credential is not held — Verify possession of Certificate of Clearance from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. |
Required Credentials | Applicants must hold a California Multiple Subject or Single Subject Preliminary Teaching Credential. |
Be a Full-Time Teacher | Applicants must be full-time teaching at a California-based school — public, private, non-public, or charter. Full-time teaching for credentialing purposes is defined as an average of four hours per day (20 hours per week) with a minimum of five hours per week being with the same group of students throughout the semester. |
Student Access | Applicants must have access to English learners as well as GATE and/or special needs students. |
Multiple Subject (Elementary) Credential
GPA Requirement and Official Transcripts | Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution by the time they plan to start coursework at Biola, and should have a cumulative 2.75 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Applicants must also submit an official transcript from their previous academic institution.
Send transcripts to:
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Verify Certificate of Clearance | Verify possession of Certificate of Clearance from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. |
Verify Subject Matter competency | Candidates must present a letter verifying completion of a state-approved subject matter program or evidence of continuous progress toward meeting the subject matter requirement (CSET). |
Meet Basic Skills Requirement (or attempt CBEST) | Attempt the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST) or have satisfied the Basic Skills Requirement (BSR). |
Fieldwork in California | Applicants must have the ability to complete fieldwork in California. |
Single Subject (Secondary) Credential
GPA Requirement and Official Transcripts | Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution by the time they plan to start coursework at Biola, and should have a cumulative 2.75 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Applicants must also submit an official transcript from their previous academic institution.
Send transcripts to:
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Verify Certificate of Clearance | Verify possession of Certificate of Clearance from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. |
Verify Subject Matter Competency | Candidates must present a letter verifying completion of a state-approved subject matter program or evidence of continuous progress toward meeting the subject matter requirement (CSET). |
Meet Basic Skills Requirement (or attempt CBEST) | Attempt the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST) or have satisfied the Basic Skills Requirement (BSR). |
Fieldwork in California | Applicants must have the ability to complete fieldwork in California. |
Special Education (Mild/Moderate) Credential
GPA Requirement and Official Transcripts | Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution by the time they plan to start coursework at Biola, and should have a cumulative 2.75 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Applicants must also submit an official transcript from their previous academic institution.
Send transcripts to:
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Verify Certificate of Clearance | If an active California credential is not held — Verify possession of Certificate of Clearance from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. |
Verify Subject Matter Competency | In a core academic subject area (English, economics, reading/language arts, mathematics, multiple subjects, history, science, art, geography, civics/government and foreign language), candidates must present a letter verifying completion of a state-approved subject matter program or evidence of continuous progress toward meeting the subject matter requirement (CSET). |
Meet Basic Skills Requirement (or attempt CBEST) | Attempt the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST) or have satisfied the Basic Skills Requirement (BSR). |
Fieldwork in California | Applicants must have the ability to complete fieldwork in California. |
Permits and Certificates
Child Development Permits
GPA Requirement and Official Transcripts | Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution by the time they plan to start coursework at Biola, and should have a cumulative 2.75 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Applicants must also submit an official transcript from their previous academic institution.
Send transcripts to:
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Verify Certificate of Clearance | California residents who do not hold a valid credential — Verify possession of Certificate of Clearance from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. |
Fieldwork Eligibility (outside of California) | For non-California residents — Provide proof of eligibility to complete fieldwork in non-California classroom. |
Certificate in Curriculum and Instruction (Institution-Sponsored)
GPA Requirement and Official Transcripts | Applicants should hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution by the time they plan to start coursework at Biola, and should have a cumulative 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Applicants must also submit an official transcript from their previous academic institution.
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Certificate in Special Education (Institution-Sponsored)
GPA Requirement and Official Transcripts | Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution by the time they plan to start coursework at Biola, and should have a cumulative 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Applicants must also submit an official transcript from their previous academic institution.
Send transcripts to:
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Verify Certificate of Clearance | For California residents if an active California credential is not held — Verify possession of Certificate of Clearance from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. |
Fieldwork Eligibility (outside of California) | For non-California residents — Provide proof of eligibility to complete fieldwork in non-California classroom. |