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4.
A limited number of students without one of these experiences who otherwise meet the requirements and
display exceptional leadership qualities may be accepted based on specific coursework and leadership
recommendations.
a.
While expertise in all disciplines is not expected, a student must demonstrate reasonable competency
in content areas by completing at least 36 semester hours in undergraduate liberal arts in at least four
of the following core areas: language arts, social science, natural science, mathematics, technology, or
humanities/fine arts.
b.
A student may present evidence of leadership experience with a letter of recommendation from an
appropriate professional within the educational field (e.g. a school board member hiring the student,
headmaster’s recommendation for staff development).
Residency and Transfer Policies
Policies governing transfer credits are outlined in th
e Admissions section of this catalog. Transfer credits may be
received on a limited basis, but the majority of cou
rsework must be taken at Columbia International University.
Candidates wishing to receive transfer credit for the
M.Ed.program should consult with the program director and
seek approval from their advisor and dean.
Time Limit
The time limitati
on forcompletion of all requirements is six years, measured from the date a student begins
coursework in the
M.Ed.program.
C mpletion Requ
irements
•
Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.7 and earn no grade lower than a “C”
•
Complete Bible and theology requirements and, if applicable, content area requirements
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