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by the English Department prior to approval of credits: sample writings, a course description from the University's catalog, a syllabus of the course, writings from the course and transcript. Final decision will be made by the department chair. English Language Learners (ELL) All students for whom English is not a primary language may count 12 credits of ELL coursework (any 12 credits from ENGL 011–034) toward graduation. For students pursuing the B.A. degree, the 12 credits of ELL will satisfy the Core Curriculum (GE) foreign language requirement. GPA Requirements A minimum grade of "C" is required for credit for any course counted toward the major. Students must complete with at least a "B-" (2.67) average on all 200-level courses required for General Education Literature credit for the English core: at least two English Literature surveys (ENGL 251, ENGL 252, ENGL 253), two American Literature surveys (ENGL 281, ENGL 282, ENGL 283), and World Literature (ENGL 290). Curriculum Requirements Program-Specific Core Curriculum (GE) Courses As part of the regular Core Curriculum (GE) requirement, students must complete: ENGL 112 Studies in Critical Thinking and Writing I ENGL 113 Studies in Critical Thinking and Writing II ENGL 290 World Literature Program Courses In addition to the three English courses taken for Core Curriculum (GE) credit, all students of English must complete
Select two 400-level English electives
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Writing For those seeking to supplement their study of literature with theoretical and vocational training in writing.
Concentration Courses This concentration requires students to take four specialized courses in writing in addition to the English core courses. ENGL 340 Advanced Composition
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ENGL 343 ENGL 344 ENGL 410
Creative Writing: Poetry Creative Writing: Fiction
Studies in Specialized Writing
Total Credits
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Secondary Instruction For those interested in teaching English at the high school level, this concentration provides coursework that, combined with successfully passing the California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET), leads to a California Single Subject Teaching Credential in English. The Secondary Instruction concentration consists of 43 credits. The Professional Teacher Preparation Program leading to a California Teaching Credential at Biola University is subject to change in response to new legislation. Please see a credential analyst in the School of Education for current information on completing the requirements for a teaching credential. Students must consult with both their major advisor and a School of Education advisor.
Program-Specific Core Curriculum (GE) Courses PSYC 200 Introduction to Psychology COMM 280 Oral Interpretation Concentration Courses LEDU 301 Introduction to Teaching
24 credits in required program courses. Select two courses from the following: ENGL 251 British Literature I ENGL 252 British Literature II ENGL 253 British Literature III Select two courses from the following: ENGL 281 American Literature I ENGL 282 American Literature II
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LEDU 330 LEDU 341
Psychological Foundations of Education Methods of Teaching Linguistically Diverse Students
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LEDU 425 LEDU 433 ENGL 433 LEDU 436 LEDU 437
Secondary Content Area Reading
ENGL 283 Race and Ethnicity in American Literature The following courses comprise the rest of the English core: ENGL 360 Studies in American Literature
Single Subject Pedagogy CSET Preparation Class Secondary Curriculum
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ENGL 370 ENGL 390 ENGL 400
Studies in British Literature Introduction to Critical Theory
Secondary Curriculum Fieldwork
Student teaching may be completed at the graduate level: LEDU 450 Secondary Student Teaching I LEDU 452 Secondary Student Teaching II Total Credits Environmental Science, B.S. Mission
Studies in Shakespeare
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Concentrations Literature
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For those wishing to focus on the study of literature, the Literature track requires at least 12 credits in upper-division English courses in addition to the English core requirements.
The mission of the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science is to nurture passionate leaders within the evangelical community that will impact the world for Christ, working to restore all aspects of God's creation, by combining scientific and theological knowledge with
Concentration Courses Select two 300/400-level English electives
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