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requirements, even if the course content is approved by a Substitution Request. Transfer of Credits for Online Degree Programs Students considering Biola's online degree programs typically have different educational backgrounds than students entering our traditional undergraduate programs. Their prior education often includes coursework other than undergraduate courses from a two or four-year institution. To accommodate this expanding student population: • Biola will grant up to 30 semester credits as general electives for coursework on ACE transcripts, including military credit. • Credit will be granted for "L" & "U" level courses only. • “Credit overlay” for corporate training, Straighterline, etc. is acceptable as elective coursework. • CAEL PLA (portfolio) may be used to meet Core Curriculum (GE) requirements. Distance Education Biola University will accept credit for equivalent courses from schools accredited by regional or national agencies recognized by CHEA (Council for Higher Education Administration), including online or correspondence courses. Bible Residency Requirement Biola has a residency requirement for biblical studies. Of the 30 credits of Bible required of all students, 15 credits must be taken at Biola. Transfer credit, credit for prior learning, or credit by examination may not be used to fulfill the minimum residency requirement. Majors other than Biblical and Theological Studies or Christian Education may count a maximum of 30 Bible credits toward graduation. Core Curriculum (GE) Options for Transfer Students Transfer students may fulfill their Core Curriculum (GE) requirements by completing Biola University's Core Curriculum (GE) or, completing the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC). The IGETC model for either the California State University (CSU) or University of California (UC) systems is accepted by Biola University with the following provisions: 1. The current foreign language requirement for all Bachelor degrees cannot be completed by the IGETC certification. 2. The minimum of 120 credits for graduation will remain the same. 3. In addition to the IGETC, students must take all major-specific Core Curriculum (GE), prerequisite, and support courses if not met through IGETC. 4. Official documentation certifying IGETC completion must be received by the Office of the Registrar by the graduation petition deadline (April 15 for Spring, November 15 for Fall) prior to receiving Commencement and/or Graduation clearance. Advanced Placement Program Biola University, as a member of the College Entrance Examination Board, recognizes the merits of the Advanced Placement Program and will grant credit for Advanced Placement exams taken in high school. Credit will be given when the Advanced Placement examination grade is 3 or better.
A maximum of 32 credits can be awarded for all forms of advanced credit (AP, CLEP, IB, etc.). Torrey students: Math and/or Science credits are needed for Core Curriculum (GE) credit. All other AP credits will count as elective credits toward graduation.
AP Exam
Number of Credits
Biola Credit
Art
Art History
3 3
Fine Arts Elective
Studio Art: 2D Design Studio Art: 3D Design
3
Elective
Studio Art: Drawing 3
Elective
Biology
Biology
5
Core Curriculum Science (or BIOS 100/ BIOS 110). General elective only for Biology majors
Chemistry
Chemisty
4
Core Curriculum Science
Computer Science
Computer Science A 3
Elective Elective
Computer Science Principles
2
Economics
Macroeconomics 3 Microeconomics 3
BUSN 201 BUSN 202
English
English Language and Composition English Literature and Composition
3
ENGL 112
3
ENGL 113
Environmental Science Environmental Science
3
Core Curriculum Science
History
United States History
3
HIST 108
U.S. Government and Politics 3
POSC 225
Comparative Government and Politics
3
POSC elective (lower- division)
World History
3
HIST 207
European History 3
HIST elective (lower- division)
Human Geography
Human Geography 3
Elective
Language 1
Language and Culture for all languages (score of 3)
4
Language 100
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