Biola University 2015–16 Catalog
Journalism and Integrated Media, Minor Minor Requirements A Journalism and Integrated Media Minor is offered with the completion of 24 credits. Core Requirements JOUR 106 Foundations of Journalism
Mathematics, Minor Minor Requirements
A Mathematics minor is offered with the completion of 23 credits, 6 of which must be upper-division. Students must consult with a department advisor. Core Requirements MATH 106 Calculus II Credit(s): 4. MATH 204 Introduction to Abstract Math Credit(s): 3. MATH 205 Calculus III Credit(s): 4. MATH 291 Linear Algebra Credit(s): 3. CSCI 105 Introduction to Computer Science Credit(s): 3. Elective Requirements Choose two courses (6 credits) at the 300 or 400 level. Middle East Studies, Minor Mission The Middle East Studies minor focuses on a part of the world that has played a vital role in biblical and religious history, and continues to play a vital role in world politics today. Doing the coursework of this minor, which crosses several disciplines, and engaging with the professors that you’ll get to know and the ideas that you’ll wrestle with, is excellent preparation to be salt and light in the world. The study of the history, languages, cultures, religions and politics of Asia, Africa and the Mediterranean world will prepare students to engage in the increasing international interest of this area. Minor Requirements Students who wish to pursue a minor in Middle Eastern Studies must complete a minimum of 21 credits. General Education Requirements Lower-Division Students are recommended to take the following courses as a part of their General Education requirements, total 6 credits: HIST 207 World Civilizations I HIST 208 World Civilizations II Foreign Language Recommendation In order to fulfill Biola University’s general education requirement, students must obtain a minimum of 12 credits of foreign language. Students are encouraged to pursue study from the following languages: Biblical Hebrew or Arabic (both currently offered at Biola), Modern Hebrew, Persian, or Turkish. Biblical Studies Among the 30 credits of Bible/theology courses required in Biblical Studies, it is recommended that the following courses be included: BBST 109 Old Testament History and Literature BBST 110 New Testament History and Literature BBST 465 Integration Seminar: Israeli-Palestinian Conflicts
Credit(s): 3.
Introduction to Convergence Media Career Readiness
JOUR 107 JOUR 267 JOUR 300
Credit(s): 3.
Credit(s): 1.
Practicum
Credit(s): 1.
JOUR 300, must be taken twice. JOUR 303
Convergent Production
Credit(s): 3.
Media Law
JOUR 433 JOUR 440 JOUR 464
Credit(s): 3.
Journalism Internship
Credit(s): 1–3.
Philosophy and Ethics of Media
Credit(s): 3.
Elective Requirements Choose one of the following: JOUR 111
Introduction to Public Relations Introduction to Visual Media Introduction to Broadcast Journalism
Credit(s): 3.
JOUR 220 JOUR 236
Credit(s): 3.
Credit(s): 3.
Kinesiology, Health and Physical Education, Minor Mission
The mission of the Kinesiology, Health and Physical Education minor is to serve students with academic interests in health promotion, personal training, group exercise instruction, fitness, and wellness. Minor Requirements A minor in Kinesiology, Health and Physical Education is offered for those with an interest in personal training, group fitness instruction, coaching, recreational leadership or physical education. Twenty credits beyond the general education requirement must be completed; at least 12 of these credits must be upper-division. All courses for the minor must be 200-level or higher, with the exception of: PEED 180 Recreation Leadership and Programming Core Requirements BIOS 254 Human Anatomy Credit(s): 4. PEED 301 Kinesiology Credit(s): 3. Elective Requirements The remaining 13 credits must be chosen in consultation with a department advisor in order to create a focus area.
Core Requirements History (minimum of 6 credits): HIST 430
History of the Jewish People
Credit(s): 3.
History of the Middle East and Islam I History of the Middle East and Islam II
HIST 441 HIST 442
Credit(s): 3.
Credit(s): 3.
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