History
6 units
Credit for varsity sports may be substituted for two regularly scheduled physical education classes. In addition to the four units of physical education activities required for general education, the student may complete four more units for credit (a maximum of eight) for graduation. Students 21 years of age at the time of entrance to Biola are exempt from the physical education requirement. Students studying for the multiple subject teaching credential but not selecting physical education as a minor area of emphasis, should select PEED 201 and two other physical education activity classes to fulfill the general education requirement. Science / Mathematics 8 units Eight units are required in science and / or mathematical sciences. A minimum of three units in math and three units in science is required. Biology 100 with 110 and Physical Science 101 with 102 have both been designed for the student with a limited background in science. The courses in Science / Mathematics approved for General Education credit are: Anthropology (ANTH) 222, 223 Biology (BIOS) 100, 103, 110, 112, 120, 130, 290 Chemistry (CHEM) 100, 105, 112 Mathematics (MATH) 101, 102, 103, 105, 120 or 130, 190, 210, 318 Physical Science (PHSC) 101, 102, 103, 109, 110, 111 & 117, 115 & 119, 132 & 134, 250 Note BIOS 252 Human Anatomy and BIOS 281 Physiology are for Nursing, Human Biology and Physical Education majors only, CHEM 112 is for Nursing majors. For those students who need to complete one or two units remaining in their math / science requirement, Computer Science (CSCI) 104 or Physical Science (PHSC) 105 is acceptable. Exception, those in the Bachelor of Music program or the Bachelor of Fine Arts. General Education Course Substitutions While the general education requirement will normally be met from the courses specified in the catalog, in exceptional cases where students have the appropriate prerequisites and where the department in which the course is taught determines that the intentions of the general education requirement would be satisfied, students may request permission to substitute an upper division class for the lower division course specified in the catalog. Students are to secure written approval for such a substitution prior to taking the class. Electives Normally a student has considerable freedom in the choice of electives in addition to the biblical studies and theology, general education and major requirements. However, in addition to the note given at the end of the biblical studies and theology requirements, the non-music major is limited to a maximum of eight units of credit in applied music (including ensembles) and the non-physical education major is limited to eight units of credit in physical education or skill courses.
Select 1 Course from:
HIST 107 United States History
POSC 225 Survey of American Government
or
Select 1 Course from: and HIST 207 World Civilizations I or HIST 208 World Civilizations II
Note An alternate route for meeting the requirement for History 207 or 208, History 107 or Political Science 225 is to take the appropriate History department proficiency examination. The examinations are given twice a year in September and February. For those students, who pass the examination, upper division History courses will be substituted in lieu of History 207 or 208, History 107 and Political Science 225. Appropriate upper division coursework is determined in consultation with the History department.
Literature
3 units
Select 1 Course from: ENGL 220 Film & Literature
ENGL 230 Literature in Context ENGL 251 British Literature I ENGL 252 British Literature II ENGL 253 British Literature III ENGL 281 American Literature I ENGL 282 American Literature II ENGL 283 Race & Ethnicity in American Literature ENGL 290 World Literature
Philosophy
3 units
Select 1 Course from: PHIL 210
Introduction to Logic
PHIL 211 PHIL 212 PHIL 213 PHIL 214 PHIL 215 PHIL 216
Introduction to Ancient Philosophy Introduction to Medieval Philosophy Introduction to Modern Philosophy
Introduction to Philosophy
Introduction to Ethics
Introduction to Philosophy & Aesthetics
Physical Education 4 units Each student is required to complete four units of physical education to be eligible for graduation. Selection from the following skill classes (101,110, 130, 140, 150). Students may select one unit of recreation skill and one dance class to meet the general education requirement. Note: First Aid and CPR do not count as P.E. activity credit. Four units of P.E. are required containing three different activity skills, allowing one skill to be repeated at a higher level to complete the four activities. In addition, three different activities are required to fulfill the four unit general education requirement. Example: A student who has taken beginning volleyball once may take it at the intermediate/advanced level once.
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