Biola University 2014–15 Catalog
Degree Program A Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Studies, Elementary Education is offered upon completion of the University baccalaureate and major requirements. General Education Requirements The General Education requirements for the Liberal Studies, Elementary Education major include the following: English and Communication ENGL 112 Studies in Critical Thinking and Writing I Credit(s): 3. ENGL 113 Studies in Critical Thinking and Writing II Credit(s): 3. And 3 credits of literature chosen from: ENGL 220 Literature and Film Credit(s): 3. ENGL 230 Literature in Context Credit(s): 3. ENGL 251 British Literature I Credit(s): 3. ENGL 252 British Literature II Credit(s): 3. ENGL 253 British Literature III Credit(s): 3. ENGL 281 American Literature I Credit(s): 3. ENGL 282 American Literature II Credit(s): 3. ENGL 283 Race and Ethnicity in American Literature Credit(s): 3. ENGL 290 World Literature Credit(s): 3. And 3 credits of communication chosen from: COMM 100 Introduction to Public Communication Credit(s): 3. COMM 170 Small Group Communication Credit(s): 3. COMM 181 Introduction to Argumentation and Debate Credit(s): 3. COMM 280 Oral Interpretation Credit(s): 3. Science and Math BIOS 100 Biological Principles: Lecture Credit(s): 3. BIOS 110 Observational Biology Laboratory Credit(s): 2. MATH 117 Fundamentals of Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I Credit(s): 3. History HIST 108 United States History to 1865 Credit(s): 3. HIST 109 United States History Since 1865 Credit(s): 3. And: HIST 207 World Civilizations I Credit(s): 3. OR HIST 208 World Civilizations II Credit(s): 3. Behavioral Science PSYC 200 Introduction to Psychology Credit(s): 3. Foreign Language, Fine Arts and Philosophy Foreign language as specified in the University General Education Program section. And 3 credits of fine arts chosen from: ARTS 100 Art Appreciation Credit(s): 3. COMM 160 Theatre Appreciation Credit(s): 3. MUSC 101 Music Appreciation Credit(s): 3. And 3 credits of philosophy chosen from: PHIL 210 Introduction to Logic Credit(s): 3. PHIL 214 Introduction to Philosophy Credit(s): 3. PHIL 215 Introduction to Ethics Credit(s): 3. Elementary P.E. Methods and Activities CHOOSE two general physical education activities And PEED 201 Elementary Physical Education Methods and Activities Credit(s): 2.
Writing Competency The writing competency requirement is embedded in LEDU 330 for credential students and in LEDU 335 for non-credential
students. LEDU 330 LEDU 335
Psychological Foundations of Education
Credit(s): 3.
Child Development: Birth through Adolescence
Credit(s): 3.
GPA Requirement A Liberal Studies, Elementary Education major must achieve and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.75. Students who do not meet the required 2.75 cumulative GPA but meet the university’s minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA will graduate as a Liberal Studies major only. Core Requirements The Liberal Studies, Elementary Education major is designed to prepare elementary school teachers in subject matter and credential coursework. The required core courses are as follows: ARTS 306 Elementary Art Workshop Credit(s): 3. HIST 403 California History Credit(s): 3. INCS 331 Peoples of Ethnic America Credit(s): 3. LEDU 309 Elementary Math/Science Methods Credit(s): 2. LEDU 335 Child Development: Birth through Adolescence Credit(s): 3. LEDU 336 Elementary Health Curriculum and Methods Credit(s): 1. LEDU 337 Elementary History-Social Science Curriculum and Methods Credit(s): 1. LEDU 341 Methods of Teaching Linguistically Diverse Students Credit(s): 3. LEDU 380 Children’s Literature Credit(s): 3. MATH 118 Fundamentals of Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II Credit(s): 3. MUSC 310 Elementary Music Workshop Credit(s): 2. PHSC 101 Physical Science Survey: Lecture Credit(s): 4. PHSC 102 Physical Science Survey Laboratory Credit(s): 1. In addition to this core, each student must complete a concentration, which consists of 12 credits of approved coursework in one of the following subject areas: Biology, Early Childhood, English, Human Development, Intercultural Studies, Mathematics, Physical Education, Spanish, Special Education, U.S. History, World History or Visual Arts. Liberal Studies, Elementary Education majors must take the following course to meet their Bible Integration requirement: BBST 465 Integration Seminar Credit(s): 3. BBST 465: Christian Philosophy of Education Substitution Liberal Studies, Elementary Education majors who are not pursuing a teaching credential at Biola can substitute one of the following: INCS 322 Intercultural Adjustment Credit(s): 3. OR INCS 332 Peoples of the World Credit(s): 3. OR INCS 420 Intercultural Communication Credit(s): 3. in place of: LEDU 341 Methods of Teaching Linguistically Diverse Students Credit(s): 3. And approved upper-division electives if credit requirements for graduation have not been met in place of: LEDU 309 Elementary Math/Science Methods Credit(s): 2. LEDU 336 Elementary Health Curriculum and Methods Credit(s): 1. LEDU 337 Elementary History-Social Science Curriculum and Methods Credit(s): 1.
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