Department of Professional Education

Certificate in Early Childhood Education

The Certificate in Early Childhood Education qualifies the student to work in private preschools and day care centers.  All courses are lab-based directed study designed to utilize knowledge gained through texts and other resources with practical hands-on assignments, projects and experience in a preschool setting. 
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Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education

The AA in Early Childhood Education is designed for students who wish employment as a preschool director or to open their own preschool or day care facility.  All courses are lab-based directed study designed to utilize knowledge gained through texts and other resources with practical hands-on assignments, projects and experience in a preschool setting.
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Bachelor of Arts in Christian Teacher Education

The BA in Christian Teacher Education is designed for teachers who desire to teach in a private school setting.  Shasta Bible College is approved to offer course work which meets the ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International) requirements for teacher and administrative certification and certification renewal.  Does not lead to California state credentialing.  
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Master of Science in Education: Curriculum & Instruction

For individuals currently holding or seeking positions as Christian school teachers and who already possess a BA or BS degree from an accredited or otherwise approved institution. This degree leads to ACSI Certification, but does not lead to California state credentialing. SBC&GS does not grant Certification or Recertification.
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Master of Science in Education: Administration

For individuals currently holding or seeking positions as Christian school administrator, church/school business manager, principal, assistant principal, or supervisor.  Must already possess a BA or BS degree from an accredited or otherwise approved institution. This degree leads to ACSI Certification, but does not lead to California state credentialing. SBC&GS does not grant Certification or Recertification.
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ACSI Certification and Recertification*

Shasta Bible College is approved by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) to offer courses leading to an ACSI Teacher/Administrator/Specialist Certificate. For those who already possess a BA or BS degree from an accredited or otherwise approved institution.  SBC&GS does not grant Certification or Recertification.  *Not a formal program, students enter as Non Degree

Master of Arts in Christian Family Life Education

This advanced degree program is designed to prepare family life educators. Since the field of family life education is already acknowledged as essential to education in the public sector, it is equally vital that churches, Christian schools, mission agencies and para-church organizations have a source of well-equipped specialists to meet this emerging need. The focus of this program is on the God-given biblical principles and processes which bring marital and family relationships into conformity with the image of Christ.  This degree does not lead to state licensure in California.
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Master of Arts in Christian Ministries

For individuals who have earned an undergraduate degree and are currently holding or seeking opportunities as pastors, ministers, evangelists, missionaries, and teachers in churches or parachurch organizations.  Can choose from the following areas of concentration:
Bible Exposition                    Biblical Interpretation                   Biblical Studies                     Pastoral Ministry

Program Checklists are not binding until acceptance into a program and are subject to change as the catalog is updated