Biola University 2015–16 Catalog
Post-Graduate Transfer Credit Normally, only 6 credits of transfer credit are allowed toward doctoral degrees. However, for the Cook School of Intercultural Studies additional course reductions will be considered for Master’s and doctoral level work that duplicates some foundational and Biblical studies course work. Commencement Students who wish to participate in a graduation commencement ceremony must submit a graduation petition and meet with a graduation counselor. All degree requirements must be completed before the student may participate in commencement ceremonies. Those students completing coursework during Interterm may not walk in the December Commencement ceremonies, but may walk in the Spring semester Commencement ceremonies of that year. Students desiring to walk in the Spring, may take no more than 6 credits in the Summer, however, those credits must be taken at Biola. For each commencement, all requirements must be completed before participating in the ceremony. It is expected that all graduating students will be present at commencement ceremonies except in cases of extreme emergency or other similarly difficult circumstances. Permission to graduate in absentia must be secured at least one month prior to commencement from the Office of the Registrar. Summary of University Enrollment Fall Semester 2014 Biola University (All Programs) Men Women Total Total 2,896 3,462 6,358
Summary of University Graduating Class 2013–14 Academic Year Undergraduate Programs Bachelor of Arts Degree 586 Bachelor of Science Degree 305 Bachelor of Music Degree 15 Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree 21 Undergraduate Programs Total 927
Graduate Programs Talbot School of Theology Master of Arts
111
Master of Divinity
63
Master of Theology
8
Doctor of Philosophy
9
Doctor of Education
3
Doctor of Ministry School of Education Credential
21
42
Master of Arts in Education
6
Master of Arts in Teaching
29
School of Business Master of Business Administration School of Arts and Sciences Master of Arts in Christian Apologetics Master of Arts in Science and Religion Cook School of Intercultural Studies Master of Arts in Anthropology Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics
7
45
Undergraduate Programs Classification
8
Men Women Total
Freshmen
360
675
1,035
3
Sophomores
385
599
984
6
Juniors
381
622
1,003
15
Seniors
498
839
1,337
3
Special Students
3
8
11
Master of Arts in Biblical Languages and Linguistics
2
English Language Institute
3
0
3
Master of Arts in Missions
0
Total
1,630 2,743 4,373
Doctor of Missiology
1
Graduate Programs Classification
Doctor of Philosophy, Intercultural Education
3
Men Women Total
Doctor of Philosophy, Intercultural Studies
12
School of Arts and Sciences
229
47
276
Rosemead School of Psychology Master of Arts
School of Education and Masters Special (Credential and Certificate) Talbot School of Theology * Cook School of Intercultural Studies
23
102
125
23
Doctor of Psychology
10
10
63
73
Doctor of Philosophy
9
840
295
Graduate Programs Total
439
1,135
Grand Total
1,366
106
99
205
Rosemead School of Psychology
38
97
135
Graduation Rate Disclosure The average six-year graduation rate for the full-time, degree-seeking, first-time undergraduate cohorts who entered Biola University in Fall 2008 and three years prior is 68.9%. This graduation rate is used to estimate the number of graduates from a first-time undergraduate cohort who may complete their degrees. Some of our undergraduate degree programs require more credits to graduate and may require more than four years to complete.
Crowell School of Business
20
16
36
Total 1,985 * Institute for Spiritual Formation is part of Talbot School of Theology with 169 students. 1,299 719
26
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