Career Services The mission of Career Services is to assist students to discover and discern their callings in life and to make a successful transition into work and career. • By providing counseling, assessment tools, programs and resources that facilitate the discovery of their unique design, whether in personality, interests, skills, values, strengths or gifts. • By educating students through a variety of means, includ- ing website resources, university classes, workshops, seminars or individual appointments.
Off-campus Programs Biola University values experiential and cross-cultural learning. We are committed to providing opportunities for our students to participate in off-campus and study abroad programs. Off-campus programs offer unique opportunities for students to make the world their classroom, going beyond the confines of the tradition- al classroom experience. These programs are vital to fulfilling our mission to educate students in mind and character and to impact the world for Christ. In most cases, students can participate in off-campus programs at the same cost of on-campus tuition and average room and board. Participating students may continue to qualify for federal, state and/or Biola aid in fall and spring programs. This allows students to continue to obtain the maximum aid possible while participat- ing in an off-campus program. Students who are interested in this type of educational experience should contact the specific Biola faculty program director or the Off-campus Programs Coordinator in the Registrar´s Office. These programs are open to juniors and seniors. All students participating in off-campus programs must com- plete the Off-campus Programs Registration and Approval form (available at the Office of the Registrar or online at www.biola. edu/offcampusprograms) in addition to the program application. The Biola faculty program directors are available to help students determine their coursework. Curriculum Requirements Coursework taken through off-campus programs does not count toward resident units at Biola for a major or minor. A minimum of six upper division units must be taken in residence toward the completion of a major. A minimum of 6 upper division units must be taken in residence towards the completion of a minor. Of the 30 units of Bible required, 15 units must be taken in residence. Students earning a Bachelor of Arts degree who take foreign languages while studying abroad (in CCCU or other off-campus programs) are advised to use the units as elective credit since the student could find difficulty in finding the second and third se- mester instruction in the languages not offered at Biola. Students earning a Bachelor of Science degree may be able to fulfill the lan- guage requirement while abroad as only four units are required.
• By integrating personal, spiritual and career development theory and practice into all aspects of what we do.
• By connecting students with practical experiences that so- lidify their major choice and enhance their academic train- ing, give opportunity for career exploration and develop workplace competencies.
• By linking students to graduate programs, organizations and employment opportunities.
Writing Center The Writing Center, Sutherland Hall 213, is a place where students of all disciplines and writing abilities can meet with trained writing consultants. These consultants help student writers revise current writing projects and help them develop writing skills that can be applied in courses across the academic spectrum. Appeals & Grievances Detailed information regarding grievances and appeals, whether in regard to scholarships, academic life, federal legislation or stu- dent conduct are found in the Student Handbook of each school. Copies are available upon request.
Initials in parentheses represent transcript codes.
Biola Baja (BAJA) Biola Baja is a three-week interterm field trip in January to Baja California, Mexico, to study the natural history of the Baja penin- sula. The program uses the Vermilion Sea Field Station in Bahia de Los Angeles on the Sea of Cortez as a base of operations. Students
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