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Biola University
Study Abroad and Study USA General Information
Pre-Bible Translation Students interested in working in Bible translation, linguistics or literacy with organizations such as the Wycliffe Bible Translators are able to get Wycliffe-approved undergraduate courses in these areas. These courses are taught by members of SIL and Wycliffe in the Department of Applied Linguistics and TESOL (ALT). For further information about this program students should contact the SIL office in the Cook School of Intercultural Studies. For information about a minor in Applied Linguistics, see the ALT chair. Pre-Engineering Biola's pre-engineering program is a 3+2 cooperative degree completion program in which a student takes three years of classes at Biola, including the foundational science and mathematics courses of a typical engineering program. In addition, the student takes the biblical studies and general education courses to meet Biola's requirements. Biola has a formal arrangement with the University of Southern California that permits the student, if qualified, to complete the remaining two years of an engineering curriculum at USC and receive both the Bachelor of Science degree from Biola in Engineering Physics, and the Bachelor of Engineering degree from USC. Some students in this program elect to transfer to an engineering school other than USC; students interested in this option should contact the school of their choice no later than the beginning of their sophomore year. Students interested in this program should major in Engineering Physics with the Chemistry, Physics and Engineering Department. Pre-Seminary Biola University provides an excellent background in undergraduate education for seminary training. Students would be greatly assisted in preparing for their graduate studies by undergraduate courses in areas such as biblical studies, philosophy, logic, history of Western civilization and advanced composition. The pre-seminary student should compare the program at Biola University with the requirements of the particular seminary the student plans to enter. Pre-Speech/Language Pathology and Pre-Audiology A student wishing to prepare for careers as a speech-language pathologist or audiologist should choose the Communication Sciences and Disorders major. Coursework in this major follows the guidelines of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and provides students with an understanding of both normal communication processes as well as communication disorders. Students have the opportunity to begin their clinical training in the on-campus Biola Speech and Language Clinic that provides speech-language assessment and treatment for members of the local community in a carefully supervised setting. Students who complete this major are prepared for the graduate studies necessary to obtain professional credentials. The Communication Sciences and Disorders major at Biola University is a member of the Council of Academic Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders and the National Academy of Preprofessional Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders. In addition, the major has a local chapter of the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA), which is the American Speech-Language Hearing Association's pre-professional organization for students in communication disorders programs.
Biola University values experiential and cross-cultural learning. We are committed to providing opportunities for our students to participate in Study Abroad/Study USA programs. These programs offer unique opportunities for students to make the world their classroom, going beyond the confines of the traditional classroom experience. Study Abroad/Study USA programs are vital to fulfilling our mission to educate students in mind and character and to impact the world for the Lord Jesus Christ. Students are charged Biola's standard on-campus tuition, the programs cost of room (or room and board), Biola Administrative Fee, and all students participating in an international Study Abroad program are required to pay the additional international health insurance fee. Depending on the program meals may be an additional out-of-pocket expense. Refer to the Financial Information > Payment Options section of the catalog for information on individual payment plans for Fall and Spring Study Abroad/Study USA programs. Participating students may continue to qualify for federal, state and University aid in most Fall and Spring programs. This allows students to continue to obtain the maximum aid possible while participating Study Abroad/Study USA program. All students participating in Fall and Spring Study Abroad/Study USA programs are charged a $500 non-refundable Administrative Fee. Under Biola's Financial Aid regulations, students who attend a Study Abroad/Study USA program are eligible for full financial aid when the student commits to graduating in four years (Nursing and Music majors commit to graduating in five years). Students will be eligible to receive study abroad or domestic University Aid for one fall or spring Study Abroad or Study USA program. It is University Policy that students participating in a Fall or Spring Study Abroad/Study USA program may not be registered in an arranged course with Biola faculty. Students wishing to take online courses in addition to Study Abroad/Study USA courses must obtain permission from the Center for Cross-Cultural Engagement and the Office of the Registrar. Additional fees will apply. Students who are interested in applying to a Study Abroad/Study USA program should contact the Center for Cross-Cultural Engagement (ccce@biola.edu). All students participating in Study Abroad/Study USA programs must complete: • Biola's Study Abroad/Study USA application (biola.edu/ccce (http:// www.biola.edu/ccce)) • Study program application (biola.edu/ccce (http://www.biola.edu/ ccce)) • Biola's Graduation Petition (biola.edu/registrar (http:// www.biola.edu/registrar)) Curriculum Requirements Coursework taken through Study Abroad/Study USA programs does not count toward resident credits at Biola for a major or minor. A minimum of 15 upper-division credits must be taken in residence toward the completion of a major. A minimum of 6 upper-division credits must be taken in residence towards the completion of a minor. Of the 30 credits of Bible required, 15 must be taken in residence. Credits earned through
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