California Baptist University
Dr.
Bonnie G. Metcalf School of Education
“We believe education is a calling and we exist to equip, empower and encourage leader-educators to impact our communities, country and world.”
Robin Duncan, EdD Dean, Metcalf School of Education
Classes are offered on weeknights or online to support the needs of students who continue working while in school. Courses integrate learning experiences that directly relate to students’ professional goals, strengthen leadership skills and allow them to learn in the workplace.
The Metcalf School of Education enjoys an excellent reputation with school districts across Southern California and maintains strong relationships with district faculty, staff and administrators. As a result, CBU educators are competitively positioned in the education marketplace.
Candidates benefit from the individual attention and support of the outstanding faculty at the Metcalf School of Education. Instructors include veteran educators with in-depth experience teaching in a variety of educational settings worldwide.
*Based on current academic year. Subject to change.
Led by biblical truth, the Metcalf School of Education’s mission is to prepare globally minded educational leaders of high moral character who are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to create inclusive, lifelong learners.
Stacy Meyer, EdD Associate Dean, School of Education
As a teenager I was not certain of what I wanted to do as a career. I thought I might want to be a lawyer or work internationally. After my first year of college, I realized those professions sounded interesting because my deepest desires were to advocate for others both locally and globally. It was in the field of education where I learned I could do both. Educators are the people who inspire, shape and prepare every other profession. It is in education where one individual has the ability to ignite a pursuit capable of impacting great change.
I have had the privilege of working and serving in public, private, homeschool and international school settings. These opportunities have afforded me experiences which have shaped my perspective on how to effectively teach all students through the building of authentic relationships. Relationships are the key! This is a foundational idea relevant and transferable to
the jungles of Ecuador, the villages of Malawi, our local K–12 elementary schools and here at California Baptist University.
Equipping future teachers at CBU is a true joy. Because I was a first-generation college student, I look for ways to support and encourage others to persevere in their degree completion. My doctoral research in school retention in vulnerable populations has opened the door to global opportunities for our students. I know what we do in our School of Education programs is going to determine what takes place in our local classrooms. As a result, my goal is to touch the heart of my students so that I might then impact their minds—and then to teach them to do the same with their students!
“If you don’t have the HEART of your students, you will never have their MINDS!” – Unknown
We live in a globally connected world where constant change is the new norm. It is within this context that the Dr. Bonnie G. Metcalf School of Education prepares educational leaders to compete and engage in the educational arena. Through our academically rigorous offerings, we develop our students for professional excellence, servant leadership and continuous improvement, all built on a sound Christian worldview.
Application for admission with a $45 application fee.
Official transcript from an accredited college or university reflecting the completion of a baccalaureate degree.
2.75 or last 60/90 unit GPA. Additional opportunities may be available for a student to overcome an unsatisfactory GPA.
Written statement of purpose OR in-person/virtual program interview (student’s choice). Written statement (500-word maximum) or interview will address:
• What are your educational goals?
• How will this program help meet those goals?
• What makes you a good fit for CBU?
Additional requirements may be requested.
Submit a graduate application at calbaptist.edu/gradapp.
Send official college or university transcripts.
Provide any supplemental documents required.
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