deliver the highest possible learning outcomes and to contribute to the vision and/or mission of the University. Relationships and learning outcomes in the distance learning modality are expected to equal or exceed those of face-to-face, "traditional" programs. At Biola University, you will find both full distance and hybrid distance learning courses. There are individual distance learning courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. A variety of these courses will contribute to the development of a degree program and additionally some entire degree programs may be taken online. The courses have been designed to maximize instructor/student and student/peer relationships through effective and efficient collaborative instructional tools and methods made available in the "online" modality. Each course is designed to create a cooperative and interactive experience where students actively engage in the learning process. Professors are called upon to add value to their online classes with the demonstration of content expertise and the sharing of their practitioner experience. In addition, professors serve as facilitators of discussion and of the learning process by actively engaging students to stimulate deeper thinking and encourage practical application. Summer Session A continuing summer session program provides students with the opportunity for a greater degree of flexibility in planning their total program. Students may enrich their course of study and reduce the overall time spent in school or decrease their regular course load by careful selection of summer session courses. Visiting students find it refreshing to study in a different atmosphere and perhaps a different locale, and entering students find it helpful in gaining advanced standing. Work taken may be applied to both the degree and the teaching credential programs. Instruction is offered in standard courses by the Biola faculty and capable visiting professors. Certain courses or workshops may be offered in the summer that are not listed in this catalog. These may be innovative or the course may be in response to specialized needs or current topics. Courses offered cover the areas of art, Bible, theology, history, literature, mathematics, philosophy, psychology, biological science, sociology and other subjects, including education courses for teaching credential candidates. Graduate courses in education, intercultural studies, theology and psychology enable graduate students to continue their programs during the summer. Credit is also available in connection with excellent foreign tours conducted during the summer. Tuition, room and board are lower than regular charges at private colleges; total costs are competitive with state summer school charges. See section on financial information for summer session tuition. Visiting students need to obtain a Special Student Status Application from the Office of Admission. Admission to the summer program does not presuppose or grant acceptance to the University for the regular school year. For further information, please contact the Office of Admission. Interterm To facilitate the completion of graduation and also to allow exposure to creative learning and to enrich students ʼ academic programs, the University provides a three-week interterm program in January. A balanced program of general education, Bible, electives and graduate courses is offered on campus. Students may enrich their course of study and reduce the overall time spent in school or decrease their regular course load by careful selection of interterm courses. Certain courses or workshops may be offered during interterm that are not listed in this catalog. Courses may be innovative or the content may be in response to specialized needs or current topics. Opportunities to participate in travel and other non-traditional courses are also offered by various departments. Undergraduate tuition charges are about one half of the regular tuition charge. Resident hall rooms are provided at no extra charge for on-campus fall students who occupy a room during the spring
semester. All other students attending interterm are charged a prorated weekly rate. Separate prices will be available for meals during interterm. For further information, please contact the Office of the Registrar. Army ROTC The Army Reserve Officer Training Corps program is available to all students of Biola University through the Department of Military Science of California State University, Fullerton. Army ROTC provides scholarships and challenging leadership training. The curriculum includes rappelling, physical fitness development, practical application of managerial techniques, and classes in military history and tactics. Army ROTC also allows students to pursue commissions in the U.S. Army. Programs The Military Science program focuses on academics, teamwork and physical fitness, and is integrity-based with a mentorship program in place to support all cadets. Military Science provides a dynamic dimension to the University by offering an unmatched hands-on leadership and management education. Military Science is also a University endorsed coed club and offers various extracurricular teams and activities such as “Ranger Challenge (inter-collegiate competition based on physical fitness and agility, rifle marksmanship and map reading/land navigation), paint ball, one field training exercise (overnight bivouac) per semester, rappelling demonstrations and a color guard team (presents flags at ceremonies and events), as well as several other exciting activities. All curriculum and activities are designed to build and enhance leadership, management skills, and team-building skills that apply to Military and civilian sectors, and last a lifetime. Scholarship Military Science courses are accredited and available to students in all academic disciplines. Full –time students are also eligible to enroll as cadets in accordance with the University and department of the defense policies. Several competitive financial assistance programs are available, which include: four-, three- and two-year scholarships; books and fee ʼ s; Reserve forces and National Guard duty; G. I. Bill; and loan repayment options. Additionally, scholarship recipients and advanced course students earn up to $500 per month in stipends. Upon successful completion of the two- or four-year Reserve Officers Training Corps program, cadets are commissioned as second lieutenants in the United States Army, United States Army Reserve or United States Army National Guard. Four Year Program This program is composed of a lower-division Basic Course and an upper division Advanced Course. The Basic Course refers to first- and second-year courses that are designed for beginning students who want to try ROTC without obligation. Once the Basic Course is completed, student qualify for entry into the upper division Advanced Course, which prepare them to be commissioned as officers in the United States Army, the Army Reserves or the Army National Guard. Upon entry into the Advanced Course, cadets are required to sign a contract with the department of the Army agreeing to complete the ROTC program and accept a commission as a second lieutenant. Once the contract is signed, Advanced Course cadets will receive up to $500 per month, along with free uniforms and equipment for all Military Science courses. Two Year Program This program is for those students who have at least four semester of work remaining on campus as either an undergraduate or graduate student, and who did not participate in ROTC earlier. These students enter the advance course of the program after attending a four-week, all expenses paid, summer leadership internship or providing proof of completion of Military Basic training or three years JROTC. Students enrolled in the two year program are eligible for contracting under the same benefits, requirements and guidelines as the four year students.. International Learning Opportunities in Military Science and Army Schools Summer internship program is an overseas culture immersion internship aimed at broadening the cultural understand of junior
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