Off–campus Programs
Curriculum Requirements
Coursework taken through off–campus programs does not count toward resident units at Biola for a major or minor. A minimum of 15 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 semester instruction in the languages not offered at Biola. Students earning a Bachelor of Science degree may be able to fulfill the language requirement while abroad as only four units are required.
47
Off–campus Program General Information
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 traditional classroom experience. These programs are vital to fulfilling our mission to educate students in mind and character and to impact the world for the Lord Jesus Christ. In most cases, students can participate in Fall and Spring semester off–campus programs at the same cost of on–campus tuition, room and board. Please refer to the Financial Information / Payment Options section of the catalog for information on individual payment plans for Fall and Spring semester off–campus programs. Participating students may continue to qualify for federal, state and Biola aid in most Fall and Spring programs. This allows students to continue to obtain the maximum aid possible while participating in an off–campus program. All students participating in Fall and Spring off–campus programs are charged a $50 non–refundable Registration Fee. The students’ financial aid will be affected if less than 12 units apply towards their degree requirements. Under Financial Aid regulations, a minimum of 12 units must apply towards the 131 units for graduation. Units taken toward a minor, unless counted within the major degree requirements (i.e. as open electives) may not be used to qualify towards the minimum 12 unit requirement. It is the University policy that students participating in an off–campus program may only be registered in the off–campus program units. When students are away in an off–campus program their tuition and fees are separately budgeted and sent to pay for the off–campus program and the student is not allowed to use Biola resident faculty on campus for course registration and / or credit when they are away with another faculty 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 Office of the Registrar. All students participating in off–campus programs must complete the Off–campus Programs Registration Form (available 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.
Initials in parentheses, next to program name, represent University transcript codes.
CCCU: Fall and Spring Semester Programs
The Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU), an association of 105 campuses in the U.S. and Canada, offers the following semester and Summer programs to students of its member institutions. The programs offer a unique opportunity for students to make the world their classroom. These interdisciplinary learning opportunities are available to second–semester Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors with a minimum GPA of 2.75 (with the exception of the Scholars’ Semester in Oxford, which requires a minimum GPA of 3.5). For further information regarding academic requirements, course equivalencies, application deadlines, registration and program costs see the Off–campus Programs Coordinator (in the Office of the Registrar) or the Biola faculty program directors listed below for each program. Interested students can visit Biola’s Off–campus Programs website: www.biola. edu/offcampusprograms and the CCCU website: www. bestsemester.com. American Studies Program (ASP) Founded in 1976, the American Studies Program has served hundreds of students as a “Washington, D.C. campus.” ASP uses Washington as a stimulating educational laboratory where collegians gain hands–on experience with an internship in their chosen field, tailored to fit the students’ talents and aspirations. Participants also explore pressing national and international issues in public policy seminars led by ASP faculty and Washington professionals. Beginning in Fall 2008, students will select between a Public Affairs or Marketplace track. Both tracks examine the same public issues and culminate in field projects assessing those issues in light of biblical principles and Christian responsibility.
Made with FlippingBook flipbook maker