Equipping educators to make an impact
At the School of Education, we believe educators have the ability to make a true difference in the world. We’re committed to empowering you with the skills and experience you need for a life of impact.
Pursuing a career in education can take different forms, and here at the School of Education, we want to prepare you for any path you choose. Whether you’re teaching in the classroom or conducting research, our innovative curriculum, experienced faculty and unique learning opportunities will give you the tools you need to go out into the field and make a meaningful impact on your students and community.
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Biblically Centered Curriculum
The School of Education offers a truly integrated, biblically centered curriculum that focuses on developing you as a whole student — equipping you with the wisdom and expertise to make an impact in classrooms and the world around you. Our Christian faculty and student body make our community rich and add a special, meaningful depth to the learning experience.
Engaging and Innovative Coursework
As a student, your learning won’t be confined to the classroom. You’ll have the chance, through fieldwork requirements and outside learning opportunities, to put the skills you learn into practice. We also recognize the importance of staying up to date on the latest teaching techniques and technologies, which is why many of our courses help you develop these skills — making you the expert.
Lifelong Career Preparedness
Whether you’re studying to earn a bachelor’s in liberal studies, working on your Master of Arts in Teaching or looking to earn a teaching credential, we’re confident the education you receive here will prepare you for success. Our graduates go on to work in K–12 classrooms, administration offices, homeschool settings and beyond, using their School of Education experience in the workplace.
My program taught me not only terminology and theories, but the practical application excellent educators need. The professors are incredibly supportive as we learn to teach, as are our master teachers.
I worked full time while working on the program, so I prayed about how to find the time to get it all done. The more I put into the program, the more God blessed the work. This was well worth the time devoted to learning.
Biola equipped me to be a more faithful follower of Christ by providing me with dedicated professors who were living examples of what followers of Christ should be. They were not only excellent professors in their department, but they continually challenged me to see God and His creation within education.
Message from the Dean
Welcome, and thank you for your interest in the School of Education at Biola University.
It is a privilege to serve as Dean of a community defined by extraordinary mentor faculty, respected scholars, experienced practitioners, and faithful Christian leaders who invest deeply in the formation of future educators. Together, we offer an innovative and adaptive curriculum grounded in research, responsive to today’s schools, and firmly rooted in a biblically centered worldview. We believe excellence in education and commitment to Christ are inseparable callings.
Through strong partnerships with local educational agencies and school districts, our candidates engage in meaningful clinical practice that prepares them to lead with competence, compassion, and conviction. Our distinguished alumni serve across the nation and around the world, extending this Christ-centered mission into diverse classrooms and communities.
Whether you are beginning your journey after high school or pursuing education as a new calling, our undergraduate and graduate programs are designed to support you. I warmly invite you to visit campus and discover how Biola’s School of Education can help you prepare to teach, lead, and serve for God’s glory.
Nathan Herzog, Ph.D.
Dean, School of Education
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