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Program-Specific Core Curriculum (GE) Courses PSYC 200 Introduction to Psychology COMM 280 Oral Interpretation Concentration Courses LEDU 301 Introduction to Teaching
Select one of the following:
3
ENGL 281 American Literature I ENGL 282 American Literature II Select one of the following:
3
ENGL 283 Race and Ethnicity in American Literature ENGL 290 World Literature The following courses are required of all English Majors: ENGL 320 Studies in Grammar and Language
3 3 3 3 2 1 3
LEDU 330 LEDU 341
Psychological Foundations of Education Methods of Teaching Linguistically Diverse Students
3 3 3 3 3
LEDU 425 LEDU 433 ENGL 433 LEDU 438
Secondary Content Area Reading
ENGL 360 ENGL 370 ENGL 390
Studies in American Literature Studies in British Literature Introduction to Critical Theory
Single Subject Pedagogy CSET Preparation Class
Secondary Curriculum, Differentiation, and Assessment
Select one of the following:
ENGL 440 Studies in Major Authors ENGL 460 Studies in Genre Required of all English Majors: ENGL 495 English Capstone Course
Student teaching may be completed at the graduate level: LEDU 450 Secondary Student Teaching I LEDU 452 Secondary Student Teaching II Total Credits Environmental Science, B.S. Mission
3
18
Total Credits
30
Concentrations Literature
For those wishing to focus on the study of literature, the Literature track requires at least 12 credits in upper-division English courses in addition to the English core requirements.
The mission of the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science is to nurture passionate leaders within the evangelical community that will impact the world for Christ, working to restore all aspects of God's creation, by combining scientific and theological knowledge with practical field, lab and teaching skills to create just and sustainable solutions for environmental issues. Degree Program A Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science is offered upon completion of the University baccalaureate and major requirements of 71 credits. Students are encouraged to take courses during summers at either the Au Sable Institute of Environmental Studies Great Lakes Campus in Michigan, or the Pacific Rim campus on Whidbey Island in Washington, or a semester with the Creation Care Studies Program in either Belize or New Zealand. Visit the following websites to get information on course offerings, prerequisites, and availability — Au Sable (http://ausable.org/) and Creation Care (http://creationcsp.org/). Learning Outcomes Program Learning Outcomes Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science, students will be able to: 1. Integrate science and faith to evaluate major environmental issues and develop just and sustainable solutions (ULO 1, 2). 2. Demonstrate field, lab, evaluation and presentation skills needed to conduct environmental research (ULO 1, 3). 3. Integrate science and faith with teaching skills to motivate people to care for people and the rest of God’s creation (ULO 1, 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.
Concentration Courses Select two 300/400-level English electives Select two 400-level English electives
6 6
Total Credits
12
Writing For those seeking to supplement their study of literature with theoretical and vocational training in writing.
Concentration Courses This concentration requires students to take four specialized courses in writing in addition to the English core courses. ENGL 340 Advanced Composition
3 3 3 3
ENGL 343 ENGL 344 ENGL 410
Creative Writing: Poetry Creative Writing: Fiction
Studies in Specialized Writing
Total Credits
12
Secondary Instruction For those interested in teaching English at the high school level, this concentration provides coursework that, combined with successfully passing the California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET), leads to a California Single Subject Teaching Credential in English. The Secondary Instruction concentration consists of 49 credits. The Professional Teacher Preparation Program leading to a California Teaching Credential at Biola University is subject to change in response to new legislation. Please see a credential analyst in the School of Education for current information on completing the requirements for a teaching credential. Students must consult with both their major advisor and a School of Education advisor.
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