own discipline. Students with more than one major must fulfill the requirement in each major.
General Studies Mission & Learning Outcomes
The Writing Competency Requirement should be met during the junior year. Students with junior status should enroll in at least one of the writing competency courses offered by their department. Most departments list their writing competency courses in the schedule of classes. Several departments offer more than one writing competency course. If a student enrolls in more than one writing competency course in one department, that student may choose the course in which he or she will attempt to fulfill the requirement for that major. In lieu of completing a special writing competency course, some departments require students to submit portfolios of written work culled from upper-division courses they have completed. Students should check with their department about specific requirements. ELSP students must have passed English 109 with a “B” grade, and all students must have successfully completed English 100 or 110A and English 110B. A student who does not pass the Writing Competency Requirement on first attempt must re-attempt to pass it dur- ing a subsequent semester. In the event of a second failure, the student must take English 210, Writing for Competency. A grade of C+ or higher in this course, and a declaration by the student's major department that the student's writing is acceptable, will satisfy the Writing Competency Require- ment. Students may not enroll in English 210 unless they have failed their department’s requirements twice. Delaying the fulfillment of the Writing Competency Requirement may jeopardize the student’s graduation. A notation will be made on the student’s transcript once the Writing Competency Requirement has been passed. It is strongly recommended that students plan to fulfill the Writing Competency Requirement by the time they turn in their Senior Petition. Students will find it helpful to take their papers to the Biola University Writing Center before submitting them to their departments.
To provide students with co-curricular and extra-curricular oppor- tunities to learn, exercise and refine their academic skills. Exposure to practical learning experiences, which can lead to personal growth and development.
Courses (GNST) GNST 001
College Study Skills................................................................. 0 Instruction in effective study techniques and reading skills. Emphasis on the incorporation of skills with current academic work. Fee: $60. Multicultural Mentorship Program. .................................. 0 This two-semester program, Cultural Encounters, is designed to equip students from diverse backgrounds to better serve the Biola Community and society at large by exposing them to the basic concepts of leadership, diversity and multi- culturism. Grade is awarded on a credit / no credit basis. Both semesters required of all SURGE Scholarship recipients. Signature required. Gospel Choir.............................................................................. 0 This multicultural experience focuses on the training in, and performance of, all categories of Gospel music. Performance grade is awarded on a credit / no credit basis. Signature required. Fee: $50. Introduction to Career Planning.................................... 1–2 This course will introduce students to the essential compo- nents in their career development. Students will have oppor- tunity to learn about their interests, skills and personality traits related to the world of work. Development of a resumé and introduction to career and industry information are included in this class. Open to all students who are interested in their career future. Fee: $30. Signature required for 2 units. First Year Seminar. ................................................................... 1 Overview to college life and related transitional issues. Over- view of student’s chosen major and introduction to careers in that field. Required of all first-time students with fewer than 12 transferable units from a college (excluding AP, IB or CLEP). Not counted toward units for graduation. Writing Competency Requirement................................... 0 Before graduation from Biola, every student must fulfill the Writing Competency Requirement with a passing score. This requirement tests a student’s ability to write clear and correct English prose. This requirement will not be given separately from the standard curriculum. Instead, each department has designed its requirements to suit the particular demands of its
GNST 003
GNST 004
GNST 101
GNST 102
GNST 300
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Undergraduate Programs
2007–2009 Catalog
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