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Biola University
Degree Program A Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science is offered upon completion of the University baccalaureate and major requirements of 71 credits. Students are encouraged to take courses during summers at either the Au Sable Institute of Environmental Studies Great Lakes Campus in Michigan, or the Pacific Rim campus on Whidbey Island in Washington, or a semester with the Creation Care Studies Program in either Belize or New Zealand. Visit the following websites to get information on course offerings, prerequisites, and availability—Au Sable: ausable.org (http://www.ausable.org); and Creation Care: creationcsp.org (http://www.creationcsp.org). Learning Outcomes Program Learning Outcomes Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science, students will be able to: 1. The student will describe major environmental issues and just and sustainable solutions from a scientific and theological perspective (ULO 1). 2. The student will demonstrate proficiency in field and lab skills in analyzing specific environmental issues from a theoretical scientific perspective (ULO 3). 3. The student will critically evaluate the need for creation care from a theological and scientific perspective and express this need by means of a compelling argument (ULO 2). Each Program Learning Outcome (PLO) listed above references at least one of the University Learning Outcomes (ULO 1, 2, 3), which may be found in the General Information (p. 5) section of this catalog. Requirements Admission Recommendations Recommended high school courses are: one year of biology, one year of chemistry, three years of mathematics, and two years of foreign language. One year of physics is desirable. English Requirements Students wishing to enroll in any courses in the Biological Sciences must be eligible to take ENGL 112 or ENGL 113 or must have the permission of the instructor to take the course. Graduate/Professional School Requirements The student should be aware that most graduate programs and many professional schools require an overall minimum GPA of 3.0 and that a grade of "C" or better was earned for all science courses. Major Requirements A minimum of 43 credits in Biology or Environmental Studies, with an additional 28 credits in supporting sciences.
Writing For those seeking to supplement their study of literature with theoretical and vocational training in writing.
Concentration-Specific Requirements This concentration requires students to take four specialized courses in writing in addition to the English core courses. ENGL 340 Advanced Composition
3 3 3 3
ENGL 343 ENGL 344 ENGL 410
Creative Writing: Poetry Creative Writing: Fiction
Studies in Specialized Writing
Total Credits
12
Secondary Instruction For those interested in teaching English at the high school level, this concentration provides coursework that, combined with successfully passing the California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET), leads to a California Single Subject Teaching Credential in English. The Secondary Instruction concentration consists of 43 credits. The Professional Teacher Preparation Program leading to a California Teaching Credential at Biola University is subject to change in response to new legislation. Please see a credential analyst in the School of Education for current information on completing the requirements for a teaching credential. Students must consult with both their major advisor and a School of Education advisor.
General Education Requirements PSYC 200 Introduction to Psychology COMM 280 Oral Interpretation Concentration-Specific Requirements LEDU 301 Introduction to Teaching
3 3 3 3 2 1 3 1
LEDU 330 LEDU 341
Psychological Foundations of Education Methods of Teaching Linguistically Diverse Students
LEDU 425 LEDU 433 ENGL 433 LEDU 436 LEDU 437
Secondary Content Area Reading
Single Subject Pedagogy CSET Preparation Class Secondary Curriculum
Secondary Curriculum Fieldwork
Student teaching may be completed at the graduate level: LEDU 450 Secondary Student Teaching I
6 6
LEDU 452
Secondary Student Teaching II
Total Credits
31
Environmental Science, B.S. Mission
The mission of the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science is to nurture passionate leaders within the evangelical community that will impact the world for Christ, working to restore all aspects of God's creation, by combining scientific and theological knowledge with practical field, lab and teaching skills to create just and sustainable solutions for environmental issues.
General Education Requirements
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