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Master of Science in Curriculum, Instruction and Publication

Overview

Are you called to broaden your impact on students through educational publishing? Biola’s Master of Science in Curriculum, Instruction and Publication program — available fully online or through a combination of online and on-campus courses — is designed to equip you with the advanced knowledge and practical training that you need to successfully develop and publish textbooks, curricula and grants that impact student learning.

Throughout this program, you’ll learn to use assessment, classroom management and other techniques to strengthen instruction and reduce achievement gaps. You’ll also learn how to write query letters, book proposals and research grants, and have the opportunity to work with in-house textbook editors and graphic artists as you complete your curriculum practicum.

  • Develop teaching methods and concepts through a biblical lens. The School of Education’s all-Christian faculty will encourage you to fulfill your calling as a Christian educator. Biblical integration in course content and assignments will challenge you to wrestle through how curriculum development and textbook publishing are informed by a Christian worldview.
  • Publish with your professors. During your initial semester, you will be assigned to a faculty-led research team that will remain together throughout your entire program. Collaboration among this team will potentially lead to published articles in peer-reviewed journals and scholarly presentations at professional conferences.
  • Gain experience in curriculum writing and publishing. In addition to collaborating with professors and peers on faculty-led research teams throughout your program, you will gain real-world publishing experience in your practicum where you will work in a publishing house. The exposure and experience you will gain in research and publishing will prepare you well for career opportunities in publishing and for further doctoral studies.
  • Continue working as you complete your degree fully online. Complete this degree in a flexible, hybrid format or fully online from anywhere in the world.

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Program Requirements

Students must meet and maintain the program requirements to successfully complete the Master of Science in Curriculum, Instruction and Publication program.


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Courses

What will I study as a Master of Science in Curriculum, Instruction and Publication student?

As a student in this flexible, 40-credit program, you’ll take courses on subjects like:

  • Grant writing and book proposals
  • Creation of engaging curricula using human development and learning theories
  • Current issues in education and education policy
  • Development and preparation of textbooks for publication
  • School leadership
  • Biblical pedagogy
  • Experimental design
  • Impact of culture on learning

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 3.0 (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

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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.

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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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Application Steps

  1. Complete and submit the online application

  2. Submit a non-refundable $65 application fee

  3. Submit supplemental application materials through your online application portal:

  4. Official Transcripts

    • Submit all official transcripts from previous academic institutions.
      • Request official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.
      • If enrolled at the time the application is filed, be sure to request transcripts of work finished to date and final transcripts upon completion of your course of study.
      • Transcripts will be considered official only when a) mailed directly from the institution to Biola, b) sent electronically through an approved vendor or c) physically delivered in an untampered envelope sealed by the institution. Final approval for admission is contingent on receiving an official transcript.
        • Mail transcripts to:
          Biola University Office of Graduate Admissions
          13800 Biola Avenue, La Mirada, CA 90639
    • Note for International Students: All international transcripts need U.S. grade equivalencies noted (i.e. GPA on a 4.0 scale). If your transcripts do not show U.S. grade equivalencies, you must have them evaluated by a credential evaluation agency like SpanTran (Biola Discount), World Education Services (WES) or Foundation for International Services (FIS). Be sure to choose "course by course report" and have SpanTran/WES/FIS send them directly to Biola University via online portal or post (13800 Biola Ave, La Mirada, CA 90639) in order to be considered official.

    Reference Letters

    • Note: Additional instructions can be found in the online application.

    Essays

    • Note: The essay prompts can be found in the online application.

    English Proficiency (required for non-native English speakers)

    • Evidence of English proficiency is required for all students to support student success. Proficiency must be shown through one of the methods described below:
      • Minimum test score on a qualifying standardized test
        • TOEFL: minimum score of 100 iBT
        • IELTS: minimum score of 7.5
        • Duolingo: minimum score of 125
      • A degree (bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral) issued by an institution where English is the medium of instruction.
        • Official written communication from the institution (Registrar, Controller of Examinations Office, or Undergraduate College)
        • Official degree statements or transcripts may be accepted given English is stated as the medium of instruction
        • Official catalog verification
        • Note: For universities from non-Anglophone countries, further language assessment may be required.
      • Completion of the English Language Scholars (ELS) with passing status on the ELS's final exit exam, which must be approved by the ELS Director in collaboration with the academic program committee. An updated TOEFL or IELTS score may be used at the end of a term to test directly into the graduate program for the following term.
      • Qualify for English Language Scholars (ELS), which allows students who do not meet the minimum TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo scores to still enroll in their graduate degree program. Students would be taking academic English courses concurrently with the graduate degree program courses.
        • Students eligible for ELS will be assessed by the ELS Director to determine the total number of academic English courses to take while enrolled in their graduate program courses. The following are the scores needed to qualify for ELS: TOEFL iBT 90 / IELTS 7.0 / Duolingo 110–124.
        • Note: Students must be admitted to the graduate program first to be considered for ELS.
  5. Complete program-specific admissions requirements:

  6. Curriculum, Instruction and Publication

    • Writing Proficiency — Writing proficiency will be evaluated for each applicant in one or more of the following ways: a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above, passage of the CBEST or all CSET subtests, an academic paper, the application essays, OR the GRE.
  7. Interview with a faculty member

    • After your application and all supplemental application requirements are submitted and approved, you will have an in-person or phone/video interview (if long distance or online) with a faculty member.
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    Things to Note

    • Track your application status at any time. You do not have to complete the application in one sitting. You can complete a portion and finish at a later time. Your information will be saved. When you apply, to guarantee confidentiality, you will be asked to create a user name and a password, and will receive a personalized identification number. Track your application status by logging in to the online application.
    • Official documents presented for admission or evaluation become part of the student’s academic file and normally cannot be returned or copied for distribution.
    • International students who will be studying on campus are required to apply for an F-1 student visa. For more information, visit biola.edu/international/admitted-students.

Tuition and Financial Aid

Biola is committed to help make your studies affordable — each school offers different scholarship, grant and loan opportunities to help finance your education.

Cost Per Credit (2025‑26) $725
Full-time Tuition Per Term (Estimated) Based on 9 credit courseload$6,525
Part-time Tuition Per Term (Estimated) Based on 6 credit courseload$4,350
Total Program Tuition (Estimated) Based on total program credits and 2025‑26 cost per credit$29,000

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Format

Online: You'll take coursework fully online.

Hybrid (On Campus and Online): This program includes a blend of course formats, including online and in person at Biola University's Southern California campus.

Total Credits

Every program at Biola University features rigorous academics, biblically integrated curriculum and vocational preparation.

Cost per Credit

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Standard Completion Time

This indicates the standard duration of this program. Completion time may vary depending on transferred coursework and preferred courseload.

Accreditation

Biola University is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission. Additional accreditations may apply to specific programs.