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
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Program Courses | ||
| SEED 501 | Philosophy and Values in Schools and Society | 3 |
| SEED 502 | Advanced Educational Psychology | 3 |
| SEED 503 | Educational Research and Statistics | 3 |
| SEED 504 | Advanced Curriculum and Instruction | 3 |
| SEED 524 | Research in Culture and Intercultural Instruction | 3 |
| SEED 548 | Collaborative Research 1 | 1 |
| SEED 553 | Writing Literature Reviews 2 | 2 |
| SEED 596 | Professional Development Module | 1 |
| SEED 7320 | The Life of Christ for Educators | 3 |
| 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 598 | Curriculum Research Project 3 | 3 |
| Total Credits | 40 | |
- 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.