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Biola University 2012-2013 Catalog O rganizational L eadership Mission & Learning Outcomes

D. Completion of the Biola University general education requirements. Behavioral Science ** : 3 credits Communication: 3 credits English Composition * : 6 credits Fine Arts: 3 credits Foreign Language *** : 4 credits History: 6 credits World Civilizations (3 credits) United States (3 credits) Literature: 3 credits

The Organizational Leadership major is an innovative undergraduate degree program for working adults who desire an accredited Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree. Courses focus on the development of skills in human relations and leadership. This is a preferred program for adults preparing for a wide range of management and leadership roles in profit and non-profit organizations. Organizational Leadership (B.S.) Degree Program A Bachelor of Science degree in Organizational Leadership is offered upon the completion of the University baccalaureate requirements and the Organizational Leadership major. They include the following: A. Satisfactory completion of a minimum of 120 approved semester credits for graduation. B. Completion of the Organizational Leadership (42 credits) major at Biola University. Twenty-four of these credits must be upper division. Required courses include those listed below. ORLD courses used to fulfill GE requirements are not applied toward the upper-division credit requirement in the major.

Philosophy ** : 3 credits Science / Math: 8 credits

Mathematics ** (3 credits) Science (3 credits) Math / Science (2 credits)

* The following course: ENGL 113

Studies in Critical Thinking &Writing II

Credit(s): 3.

may be satisfied by:

Research Project

Credit(s): 3.

ORLD 490

** Two of the requirements in these areas may be satisfied by courses in the major. *** The general education requirement for foreign language may be satisfied by two years of the same high school language or four credits of a college language. E. Completion of the program’s biblical studies foundation course sequence. BBST 110 NewTestament History & Literature Credit(s): 3. BBST 150 Old Testament Survey Credit(s): 4. BBST 306 Early Christian History - Acts Credit(s): 3. BBST 340 Guided Study Credit(s): 1 - 3. BBST 340 must be taken for 4 - 6 credits. These credits must be upper division electives (300- or 400-level course). F. Completion of a minimum of 30 credits at Biola University. At least 24 credits (upper-division level) must be in the major field. Extension credit or credit by examination may not be used to fulfill the minimum residence requirement of 30 semester credits. Courses (ORLD) ORLD 210 - The Leader &Worldview An introduction to integration of faith, learning and living for a more accurate understanding of reality. The course emphasizes Christian thinking and analysis of both issues and solutions that are workable, intellectually viable and consistent with biblical truth. Students examine group and organizational behavior case studies that demonstrate the methods and difficulties of integration and application. Credit(s): 3. ORLD 290 - Practicum Portfolio-based assessment of college-level technical and professional training that reflects theory, data collection and

The Leader &Worldview The Leader &Wisdom

Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3.

ORLD 210 ORLD 310 ORLD 330 ORLD 340 ORLD 350 ORLD 360 ORLD 370 ORLD 380 ORLD 407 ORLD 410

Theology & the Christian Life Group & Organizational Behavior Management Information Systems Statistical Methods & Research Interpersonal Communication

Managerial Accounting Managerial Marketing

Leadership & Moral Decision Making Human Resource Management * 

Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3.

ORLD 430 ORLD 440

Principles of Management & Supervision

Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3.

Organizational Ethics Research Project * 

ORLD 450

Credit(s): 3.

ORLD 490

* Either ORLD 430 or 490 must be taken at Biola University to meet the Writing Competency requirement. C. Achievement of a 2.0 GPA. Achievement of a cumulative “C” average (2.00 GPA) or above on all work taken within the major and at Biola University.

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