Official documents presented for admission or evalu- ation become part of the student’s academic file and cannot be returned or copied for distribution.
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BOLD Program Program Description The BOLD Program consists of upper-division course work designed specifically to enable motivated adults to earn college degrees, often while working full time. It is a convenient alterna- tive for individuals whose life circumstances or vocational roles make enrollment in traditional weekday educational programs difficult or impossible.
Credit for Pr ior Learning Undergraduate students at Biola University frequently are granted academic credit through the evaluation of college level techni- cal and professional training as well as learning that has been acquired through life experience. Credit is awarded by university faculty. Transfer Credit Courses from other accredited colleges and universities will be considered for transfer to Biola University only if a minimum of a “C” (2.00 GPA) was received. Coursework previously taken at Biola may be considered toward the degree program. A maximum of 17 units of Bible may be applied toward the BOLD Program graduation requirements. This does not include the theology units that are embedded in the major modules. To fulfill the residency requirement, 50% of the required Bible units, including BBST 306 Acts, must be taken at Biola University. The number of Bible units transferred to Biola may not exceed the number taken in residence. Challenge Exams do not count toward the residency requirement. BOLD Program students cannot receive a minor in Bible. However, the biblical and theological content in the program is equivalent to the 30 units required in the traditional program. Because the theological content is embedded in the core curriculum, these units cannot be counted toward a minor nor reduce graduate theological studies if pursued after graduation. Graduation Honors Students who have earned a minimum of 45 graded units at Biola University and who have completed their Biola coursework with a 3.95 GPA are graduated with high honors. Those with a 3.85 GPA are graduated with honors. GPA standards for honors must be met with no rounding of numbers. Certi f i cate Program The Certificate in Organizational Leadership is designed for work- ing adults with at least 5 years of work experience in a manage- ment or supervisory position. The program is for those who desire to benefit from the interdisciplinary major without necessarily pursuing a baccalaureate degree. Students will be a part of the cohort group while completing 30 units of required coursework. Classes will be taken for academic credit (not pass / fail). Upon successful completion of the program, students will receive a Certificate in Organizational Leadership. Those who desire to earn a baccalaureate degree will need to complete all the requirements for the degree program including general education, Bible, major and electives. Per-unit tuition is the same as the degree program.
Two majors are offered: Organizational Leadership and Psychology.
Courses are offered in La Mirada as well as at an expanding list of Education Centers which include:
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Admission Requirements Biola is a Christian university that requires each student to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and to be able to demon- strate His presence in his or her life as evidenced through actions and interactions with others. In addition to Christ-like character, in order to be considered for acceptance to the program (i.e. pre- major or major), applicants must have the following: one year of transferable credit toward degree requirements (at least 27 units*) from accredited institutions, a minimum cumulative 2.25 GPA, and have three years or more of full-time work experience. Applicants with less than 50 units will be given counsel and a plan of action for how to complete the necessary course requirements prior to enrolling in the major courses. Those who do not meet all of these standards will be assessed by the Admissions Committee on a case-by-case basis. *Applicants who have less than the required 27 units are encour- aged to meet with an Academic Counselor to determine a plan of action in order to complete the necessary number of units needed to enter the BOLD Program. Applicants will be advised on how to complete their General Education, Bible and elective coursework to ensure their success. Transferable units can include credit via the high school Advanced Placement (AP) program and the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) as well as some forms of professional, military, and technical training. This paperwork should be submitted as part of the admissions process.
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