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2012-2013 Graduate Programs Academic Catalog
Student Teaching
Application for student teaching must be submit-
ted to the director of the Bible Teaching program
during the fall semester, and students must main-
tain a 2.7 grade-point average during this period.
Students must have met all the criteria for partici-
pation in the program prior to the student teach-
ing semester, including a Bible teaching
assignment in Field Experience during the fall
semester approved by the director of the Bible
Teaching program.
Time Limitation
The time limitation for completion of all require-
ments is six years measured from the date a stu-
dent begins coursework in the M.A. in Bible
Teaching program.
Residency Requirements
Course credits earned at another institution may
be counted toward the M.A. in Bible Teaching
degree, but the majority of the course credits
required for the degree must be taken at CIU.
Transfer credit must be approved by the student’s
advisor and the dean. Additional policies govern-
ing transfer credit are outlined in the Admissions
section of this catalog. Courses in the M.A. in
Bible Teaching program that must be taken at
CIU and are not eligible for transferred credit are
indicated in the Course of Study above.
Graduation Requirements
•
Admission to candidacy in the M.A. in Bible
Teaching program.
•
Completion of 36 hours of specified course-
work with a minimum GPA of 2.70 and no
grade lower than a “C.”
•
Completion of Graduation Application.
Applications must be received by the Office of
the University Registrar by no later than the
announced dates. Candidates should check
with the Office of the University Registrar to
determine the appropriate dates.
Note:
It is the student’s responsibility to be sure
that all prerequisite, course and degree require-
ments are met. Students must also petition any
changes to the curriculum as outlined in this cat-
alog at least one semester prior to graduation.
Master of Arts in Bible Teaching
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