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American Studies Program (ASP) See the ASP (http://www.bestsemester.com/locations-and-programs/ washingtondc/asp/) website for additional information and course offerings. Since 1976, the American Studies Program has served as an experiential learning laboratory for students committed to connecting their faith to public affairs. Nearly 500 of ASP’s 3,000+ alumni have returned to work in the DC metro area in a variety of professional fields-private and public, for-profit and non-profit. In addition to an internship and the Leadership and Vocation course, students apply to either the Public Policy Track or the Strategic Communications Track. The Public Policy Track equips and supports students in their analysis of a pressing public policy issue. The Public Policy track equips and supports students in their analysis of a pressing public policy issue. Each student produces original research by engaging area experts and practitioners off-site and in the classroom as they investigate the local, national and global factors that influence policy- making in Washington, D.C.. The Strategic Communication track engages communication professionals to explore the role of strategic communication in achieving organizational goals. Field-work activities explore current best practices in communicating critical organizational messages to key internal and external constituents and stakeholders. For contact information visit the Study Abroad (https://www.biola.edu/ studyabroad/) website. Australia Studies Centre (ASC) See the ASC (http://www.bestsemester.com/locations-and-programs/ australia/) website for additional information and course offerings. The Australia Studies Centre (ASC) is offered in partnership with Christian Heritage College (CHC), a CCCU affiliate member in Carindale, a suburb of Brisbane, Queensland. The ASC is designed to integrate the firsthand observation and study of Australian culture, history, religion, politics and indigenous cultures together with experiential service learning and formal instruction in Christian Studies, Business Ministries, Social Sciences and Education and Humanities. Every student is required to take the courses ’The View from Australia: Issues in Religion, Politics, Economics and Cultural Values’ and ’Australian Aboriginal Cultures’ and required to select either ’Australian Aboriginal Cultures’ or ’Indigenous Cultures in Australia and Aotearoa (New Zealand).’ Additionally, students choose two credits from CHC offerings in Business, Ministries, Social Sciences, Liberal Arts, or Education and Humanities. Students live with Australian families and volunteer with local community service providers. Trips vary from semester to semester but may include excursions to the Australian Outback, Aboriginal Communities and New Zealand. ASC students earn 16 semester credits. For contact information visit the Study Abroad (https://www.biola.edu/ studyabroad/) website. Contemporary Music Center (CMC) See the CMC (http://www.bestsemester.com/locations-and-programs/ nashville/) website for additional information and course offerings. The Contemporary Music Center provides students with the opportunity to live and work in the refining context of community while seeking to understand how God will have them integrate music, faith and business. The CMC offers three tracks: Artist, Business and Technical. The Artist Track is tailored to students considering careers as vocalists, musicians, songwriters, recording artists, performers and producers. The
only in their sophomore, junior or senior year, which requires them to apply in their freshman, sophomore or junior year, respectively. University of Roehampton's catalog for international students offers a variety of academic disciplines with courses that connect to most Biola majors. At the time of application to the Biola London program, students select six courses from Roehampton's catalog that meet the requirements of their Core Curriculum (GE) or major — eventually selecting three to take in the fall if they are accepted to the program. Two additional required courses will be taught by an instructor designated by Biola, one of which fulfills the Bible integration requirement (BBST 465) and the other, another upper-division BBST course (BBST 450). In all, students will take five courses in London, totaling 15 credits. Students interested in the program should inquire with Student Success to begin the process of ensuring that there is space in their curriculum for the courses they aim to take in London. Students may take courses that count either toward the Core Curriculum (GE) or major requirements. Application, payment of tuition and room are made through Biola. Seniors are not allowed to attend during the semester in which they will be graduating. Biola requires a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA to apply, and the application must be approved by the department of the student's major, the director of the Biola London program and Roehampton University. Applications are available online through the Study Abroad (https://www.biola.edu/studyabroad/programs/) (https:// www.biola.edu/studyabroad/)website. A selection process follows the submission of applications. Students participating in the program are expected to abide by the rules and regulations of Roehampton University; in addition, they are expected to maintain Biola's code of conduct. At the end of the semester, Roehampton will forward the student's transcript to Biola, where it will be interpreted in light of the American grading system. For contact information visit the Study Abroad (https://www.biola.edu/ studyabroad/) website. Biola Student Exchange Program (ISE) See the Study Abroad (https://www.biola.edu/studyabroad/programs/) (https://www.biola.edu/studyabroad/)website for additional information. The Biola Student Exchange Program provides unique opportunities for Biola students to study at Christian universities in South Korea, Japan, and Indonesia. Students can study as exchange students at Yonsei University in South Korea, Tokyo Christian University in Japan, and Universitas Pelita Harapan in Indonesia. Biola students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher may apply for up to two semesters of exchange study. For contact information visit the Study Abroad (https://www.biola.edu/ studyabroad/) website. BestSemester (CCCU) Programs The Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU) offers the following semester and summer programs to students of its member institutions. The programs offer a unique opportunity for students to make the world their classroom. These interdisciplinary learning opportunities are available to juniors and seniors, while some programs also accept second-semester sophomores. For further information, contact the Advising Center. Interested students can visit the Study Abroad (https://www.biola.edu/ studyabroad/) and the CCCU (http://www.bestsemester.com/) websites.
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