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Biola University
Learning Outcomes Program Learning Outcomes Upon the completion of the Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies, Multidisciplinary, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate foundational knowledge and comprehension of subject matter content (ULO 1). 2. Integrate personal faith with intellectual learning through incorporating subject matter knowledge with Christian beliefs (ULO 1, 2). 3. Develop effective communication skills (ULO 2, 3). 4. Demonstrate critical thinking skills by synthesizing information from multiple sources (ULO 1). 5. Integrate breadth and/or depth of knowledge in concentration- specific content into philosophy of education (ULO 1). 6. Identify and/or adapt evidence-based and promising practices that are culturally and linguistically competent (ULO 3). Each Program Learning Outcome (PLO) listed above references at least one of the University Learning Outcomes (ULO 1, 2, 3), which may be found in the General Information (p. 6) section of this catalog. Requirements Writing Competency The writing competency requirement is embedded in LEDU 335. GPA Requirement A Liberal Studies, Multidisciplinary major must achieve and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.75. Students who do not meet the required 2.75 cumulative GPA but meet the university's minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA will graduate as a Liberal Studies major only. Integration Seminar Requirement Liberal Studies, Multidisciplinary majors must take the following course to meet their Bible Integration requirement: BBST 465 as ’Christian Philosophy of Education.’
MUSC 101 Music Appreciation Philosophy: Select one of the following: PHIL 210 Introduction to Logic PHIL 214
Introduction to Philosophy
PHIL 215
Introduction to Ethics
Physical Education: Select one of the following: Four physical education activities, which can include KNES 101 Or two physical education activities and KNES 201 Program Courses ARTS 306 Elementary Art Workshop
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HIST 201 HIST 403 LEDU 301 LEDU 324 LEDU 335
United States History Since 1865
California History
Introduction to Teaching Performing Arts in Education Child Development: Birth through Adolescence
LEDU 380 MATH 118
Children's Literature
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Fundamentals of Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II Elementary Music Workshop Physical Science Survey: Lecture Physical Science Survey Laboratory
MUSC 310 PHSC 101 PHSC 102
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Select one of the following:
INCS 322 INCS 332
Intercultural Adjustment Peoples of the World
INCS 420 Intercultural Communication LEDU 341 Methods of Teaching Linguistically Diverse Students Concentrations In addition to the program courses, each student must complete a concentration, which consists of approved coursework in one of the following subject areas: Biology, Early Childhood, English, Human Development, Intercultural Studies, Mathematics, Physical Education, Spanish, Special Education, U.S. History or Visual Arts. Please see requirements listed below.
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Curriculum Requirements Program-Specific Core Curriculum (GE) Courses Science/Math: BIOS 100 Biological Principles: Lecture BIOS 110 Observational Biology Laboratory MATH 117 Fundamentals of Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I U.S. History: HIST 200 United States History To 1865 Behavioral Science: PSYC 200 Introduction to Psychology Fine Arts: Select one of the following: ARTS 100 Art Appreciation THTR 160 Theatre Appreciation
Total Credits
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Concentrations In addition to the core requirements, each student must complete a concentration, which consists of approved coursework in one of the following subject areas: Biology, Early Childhood, English, Human Development, Intercultural Studies, Mathematics, Physical Education, Spanish, Special Education, U.S. History, or Visual Arts. See requirements listed below. Biology Concentration Courses Select 12 credits from the following: 12 BIOS 103 Introduction to Environmental Science BIOS 121 Nutrition BIOS 222 Botany
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