School of Education

Overview

Biola University / School of Education is located in La Mirada, CA, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
(Credential)
Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)	Single subject
Master of Arts in Education (MA Ed)	Early childhood
Master of Arts in Education (MA Ed)	Special education
Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)	Multiple subject
(Certificate)	Special education
(Certificate)	Curriculum and instruction
Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)	Special education
Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)	Early childhood

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	98

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?
Distance learning programs available?
Terminal master's degree available?	No

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

267

Applied

204

Accepted

144

Enrolled

Applying

65

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	July 1st	June 1st	No
Spring deadline	November 1st	October 1st	No
Summer deadline	April 1st	Not reported	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	CBEST, CSET, GRE (waived if cumulative GPA is 3.5 or above or if CBEST and all CSET subtests are passed)

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required	TOEFL IBT score: 100

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Types of financial support available	Scholarship and/or loans Financial support for part-time students

Student Body

246

Total Graduate Students

5%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	18.7%
Black or African American	1.63%
White or Caucasian	45%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	22.36%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.41%
Two or more races	4.07%
Unknown	1.63%

Gender

Male (18%)

Female (81%)

Faculty

15

Total faculty

Male (3)

Female (12)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Early childhood education, elementary education, special education, curriculum development, teacher preparation
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address 13800 Biola Avenue
La Mirada, CA  90639-0001
United States

Contact Dr. June Hetzel
Dean
Phone: 562-903-4715

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