Dr. Robin Duncan
Dean
Dr. Stacy Meyer
Associate Dean
Dr. Keith Walters
Associate Dean
Emily Frigaard
Administrative Assistant
Phone 951.343.4448
efrigaard@calbaptist.edu
Faculty Information
Mission Statement
Led by biblical truth, the Bonnie G. Metcalf School of Education’s mission is to prepare educational leaders of high moral character who are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to create inclusive, lifelong learners throughout the world.
The School of Education is guided by the following core values:
1. Academically Prepared
- Inspire Curiosity
- Cultivate Wisdom
2. Biblically Rooted
- Honor the Image of God
- Share Truth-filled Hope
3. Globally Minded
- Nurture Unity in Diversity
- Deliver Mercy and Righteousness
4. Equipped to Serve
- Participate in Life-Giving Fellowship
- Provide Encouragement and Support
Graduate Programs in Education, including credential pathways
The graduate programs in education are designed to equip individuals to become classroom teachers, instructional leaders, curriculum developers, school psychologists, or school counselors. The programs provide a purposeful balance between theory, practice, and research.
Preliminary teaching credential options:
The School of Education offers candidates the opportunity to combine state approved preliminary credential programs with a Master of Science in Education degree. These preliminary credentials include multiple subject, single subject, mild/moderate support needs, and/or extensive support needs. Our unique stacking format of the preliminary credential courses makes it possible for candidates to earn more than one credential. Students must meet with a School of Education advisor for assistance in personalizing their credential pathway. All preliminary credentials have internship options available for those meeting eligibility.
Master of Science in Education:
Candidates who hold a preliminary teaching credential may receive credit for their state approved induction work. This credit can be applied toward a Master of Science degree in Education with a concentration in Curriculum and Instruction.
The School of Education offers a Master of Science degree in Higher Education Leadership and Student Development. This program prepares students to serve in higher education institutions as administrators, department specialists, academic advisors, or other leadership roles.
The School of Education offers a Master of Science degree in Early Childhood Studies. This program provides candidates with graduate level child development theories, practice, and research, but is not a state approved credential program. However, a person holding a multiple subject credential can apply directly to CTC for a PK-3 credential utilizing the 24 units of early childhood development courses embedded in this program.
Additional concentrations (online and in-person) in the Master of Science in Education are available for individuals seeking expertise in a variety of education related fields.
PPS credential options:
Credentials are offered for Pupil Personnel Services in School Psychology and School Counseling. Candidates can earn a Master of Science in conjunction with either credential. Both credentials have internship options available for those meeting eligibility.
An alternative pathway for earning a credential in School Psychology is first earning a Master of Science in Educational Psychology followed by earning an Education Specialist degree (EdS) in School Psychology with a concentration in early childhood education.
*California Baptist University credential programs are approved by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Credential programs are subject to revision at any time by state or federal law.
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