Education Specialist Degree in Curriculum and Instruction

Additional Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the elementary specialization will also be able to

• apply the Christian-traditional philosophy of education by demonstrating competency in elementary-level subject content.
• describe and practice a phonics-first approach to reading instruction.

Admission Requirements

See Admission Requirements.

Courses You’ll Take

Students will be required to take Summer Seminar online in addition to these requirements.

Additional Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the English specialization will also be able to

• apply biblical critical thinking to literary works.
• evaluate language from a biblical perspective.

Admission Requirements

See Admission Requirements. The applicant must pass an entrance examination in English grammar. In addition, the applicant must have earned at least a grade of “C-” in 18 credits of English (undergraduate or graduate level), including English Grammar and Composition (one year), American Literature, and British Literature.

While a student may begin with a deficiency in specific course competencies, some courses may not be taken until their competency is achieved with at least a grade of “C-.” All deficiencies must be removed before registering for the fourth English course.

Courses You’ll Take

Students will be required to take Summer Seminar online in addition to these requirements.

Additional Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the history specialization will also be able to

• apply the biblical worldview to the study of history.
• evaluate the nature and influence of historical ideas.

Admission Requirements

See Admission Requirements. The applicant must have earned at least a grade of “C-” in 18 credits of history (undergraduate or graduate level), including one year each in History of Civilization and United States History. While a student may begin with a deficiency in specific course competencies, some courses may not be taken until their competency is achieved with at least a grade of “C-.” All deficiencies must be removed before registering for the fourth history course.

Courses You’ll Take

Students will be required to take Summer Seminar online in addition to these requirements.

The science specialization provides a strong background in the sciences that is founded on the understanding that God created all things in six literal days approximately 6,000 years ago and prepares students to defend young-earth creationism both from a biblical and scientific perspective.

Additional Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the science specialization will also be able to

• use the biblical worldview to critique scientific claims and conclusions.
• use scientific evidence to formulate a scientific defense of young-earth creationism.

Admission Requirements

See Admission Requirements. The applicant must have earned a grade of “C-” or higher in at least 18 credits of science (undergraduate or graduate level), including one year each in Biology, General Chemistry, and Physics.

While a student may begin with a deficiency in specific course competencies, some courses may not be taken until their competency is achieved with at least a grade of “C-.” All deficiencies must be removed before registering for the fourth science course.

Courses You’ll Take

Students will be required to take Summer Seminar online in addition to these requirements.