Biola University 2013–14 Catalog
All students scoring less than 480 on the verbal section of the SAT (or 16 ACT) must enroll in English 100, unless they receive a score of 510 or better on the SAT II Writing Exam. There will be a late make-up fee of $25 when placement exams are not taken on the dates indicated in the student’s acceptance letter. Non-native English speakers who do not pass the Biola English Placement Exam (BEPE) must enroll in the prescribed English for Non-Native Speakers course(s) prior to enrolling in English 100. Note : International students, please see the English Language Studies section of the catalog for English 151, 152, 161, and 171.
Foreign Language 4-12 credits The foreign language requirement is determined by the number of years of foreign language completed in an accredited high school, the degree a student is pursuing, and in applicable cases a student’s level of proficiency in a second language. In order for a student’s high school language study to count towards this requirement, a student must pursue the language previously studied at the appropriate level. Only the language requirement is waived; any foreign language credits waived must be replaced by elective of the student’s choice.
Years Completed in an accredited High School
B. A. Requirement (12 credits)
B. S. Requirement (4 credits)
Fine Arts
3 credits
Select 1 Course from: ARTS 100
1 year completed 12 credits 4 credits Elementary 1 and 2 and first semester Intermediate (101, 102, 201) 2 years completed 8 credits None Elementary 2 and first semester Intermediate (102 and 201) 3 years completed 4 credits None First semester Intermediate (201) 4 years completed None None Note : Conversational language courses may be used toward the B.S. requirement but not the B.A. requirement. If you take a classical or conversational language for your foreign language you must take it through the 102 level for a B.S. degree. All students are strongly encouraged to satisfy their foreign language requirements during their freshman and sophomore years; the nature of foreign language acquisition makes it difficult to retain one’s level if continuous enrollment in language study is not maintained. Students with two years of high school language study must take the 102 and 201 levels of the same language in order to complete the B.A. language requirement. However, the department may require an unprepared student to change to a lower level, and students may be required to take a placement exam at the instructor’s discretion. A placement exam may also be required if a student does not maintain continuous enrollment in a language program. Repeating a lower level for credit will forfeit all prior experience credit for that level and above. Alternatively, a student may choose to study a different language, in which case the student must complete 12 credits (101, 102, 201). Bible majors should see the language requirement as stated for their major. Transfer and Online courses: All online courses must be approved by the department on a course-by-course basis before they can be transferred in. Biola’s G.E. language courses are 4 credit classes; students who want to receive transfer credit for courses taken elsewhere for fewer than 4 credits will be evaluated on a case-by- case basis to establish their proficiency level. Students may be required to take additional language credits even if they have completed an intermediate level course in cases where their courses totaled less than 12 credits AND they cannot show proficiency at the 201 level. If a student has passed a course sequence
Art Appreciation
Drawing I
ARTS 107 ARTS 108 ARTS 110 ARTS 111 ARTS 210 ARTS 211 ARTS 213 ARTS 221
Figure Studies I
2-D Design 3-D Design Sculpture I Ceramics I
Painting I
Photography I - Introduction to Darkroom and Digital Processes
COMM 160 Theatre Appreciation MUSC 001 Biola Chorale MUSC 002 Chamber Music Ensemble MUSC 003 Symphony Orchestra MUSC 005 Chamber Choir MUSC 007 Jazz Ensemble MUSC 008 Symphonic Winds MUSC 010 Vocal Jazz Ensemble MUSC 012 Women’s Chorus MUSC 101 Music Appreciation Note : Entrance into ensembles is by audition.
Not all ensembles are available for general education credit. Credit for ensemble is 1 credit, therefore 3 semesters are necessary to meet the requirement. Those music majors in Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts programs must select from Art or Communication courses. Studio Art courses listed are not transferable from other institutions for general education credit. These courses must be taken at Biola University.
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