Music fees are for private music lessons and are refundable in the same manner as tuition, except no refund after the sixth week.
School of Professional Studies Master of Arts in Christian Apologetics........................................................... 45 Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership................................................ 32 Master of Arts in Science & Religion................................................................... 2 School of Intercultural Studies Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies.............................................................. 15 Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages................................................................... 8 Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics.................................................................. 4 Doctor of Missiology..................................................................................................... 2 Doctor of Philosophy.................................................................................................... 7 Rosemead School of Psychology Master of Arts.................................................................................................................. 15 Doctor of Psychology................................................................................................... 9 Doctor of Philosophy.................................................................................................... 7 Graduate Programs Total............................................................ 380
Enrollment Statistics Summary of University Enrollment Fall Semester 2007 B iola Univers ity (All Programs)
General Information Announcement of Courses
Outstanding Balances As Biola is an educational institution, any balance owing on a stu- dent's account is an extension of credit by the University and is con- sidered an educational loan within the meaning of section 523 (a) (8) of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. If a loan becomes in default, Biola may disclose the default, along with other relevant information, to credit bureau organizations and turn the educational loan over to a col- lection agency for collection. Should this action be instituted by the University, there will be additional charges for reasonable collection Biola University of the balance due. All transcripts and diplomas shall be withheld until the outstanding amount is paid in full. An account is considered paid in full when all checks clear the bank. Refunds—Overpayment Payments to student accounts which result in a credit balance will be refunded upon request, or in accordance with cash management regulations as required by federal regulations for students having federal aid. Requests for adjustments to charges must be made within four months from the date of the student's statement on which the charge first appears.
Courses listed in this supplement represent only those new or essential courses/programs. This supplement is to be used with the 2007–2009 University Catalog. Numbering of Courses Courses numbered 100 to 299 are lower division (primarily for fresh- men and sophomores). Courses numbered 300 to 499 are upper division (primarily for juniors and seniors). Courses numbered 500 and above are graduate level.
Men Women Total 2,781 3,077 5,858
Total
Undergraduate Programs Classification
Men Women Total
Freshmen
346 330 307 371
593 529 484 587
939 859 791 958
Sophomores
Juniors Seniors
The course numbering system is designed to indicate the relative academic level of courses in this manner:
Special Students
2
1
3
BOLD
175
198
373
Grand Total.................................................................................. 1,239
Undergraduate, baccalaureate-level courses
English Language Institute
41
25
66
100–499
Total
1,572 2,417 3,989
Graduation Rate Disclosure Of the full-time, degree seeking, first-time freshmen who entered Biola University in the Fall 2001 and three years prior, the average graduation rate for the four years of cohort classes is 68.4%. This graduation rate is used to estimate the number of graduates from the incoming freshmen class who may complete their degrees. Some of our undergraduate major programs, which contain our largest enrollments, are longer programs that may take five or more years to complete.
Graduate level, normally indicating first through third year beyond baccalaureate.
500 –700
Graduate Programs Classification
Men Women Total
Postgraduate level, indicating fourth year beyond baccalaureate.
School of Education Special (Credential)
12 18
71 62
83 80
800–999
Talbot School of Theology *
846
273 1,119
In general, odd-numbered courses are offered in the fall and even numbered courses are offered in the spring. Courses ending in zero usually are offered each semester or either semester. Not all courses are offered every year. The units of credit are indicated by the number after each course title. The University reserves the right to withdraw any courses for which there is insufficient registration or lack of faculty resources.
SICS
66 36
93 73 76
159 109 288
Rosemead School of Psychology School of Professional Studies
212
School of Arts & Sciences Crowell School of Business
19
12
31
Total
1,209
660 1,869
* Institute for Spiritual Formation is part of Talbot School of Theology with 113 students.
Summary of University Graduating Class 2006–2007 Academic Year Undergraduate Programs
Biola University reserves the right to change any and all student charges, modify its services, or change its cur- riculum or programs of study should economic condi- tions, curricular revisions or other relevant factors make it necessary or desirable to do so. While every effort is made to insure the accuracy of the information in this catalog, Biola University has the right to make changes at any time without prior notice.
Note:
Bachelor of Arts Degree.......................................................................................... 512 Bachelor of Science Degree................................................................................. 323 Bachelor of Music Degree....................................................................................... 11 Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree................................................................................. 13 Undergraduate Programs Total .................................................................... 859
Graduate Programs Talbot School of Theology
Master of Arts................................................................................................................ 123 Master of Divinity.......................................................................................................... 41 Master of Theology........................................................................................................ 7 Doctor of Education...................................................................................................... 2 Doctor of Ministry........................................................................................................... 0 Doctor of Philosophy.................................................................................................... 1 School of Arts & Sciences Master of Arts in Education.................................................................................... 60
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