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UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Anthropology Art

UNIVERSITY INFORMATION General Information __________ 3 Hi storica l Sketch The Role and Mi ssion ofBiola University

Counse ling Se rl'i ces Ca reer Services Learn ing Assistance Serl'ices Appeal s and Gri cl'ances Special Programs__________30 Biola Israel (IS) Bi ola Baja Marin e Studi es (BAJA) Biola England Semester (BES) Au Sable Institute ofEnl' ironmental Studies (AS!) Focus on the Famil yInstitute Council for Chri stian Co ll eges an cl Un ve rsiti es - Off-Campus Programs Ameri can Studi es (ASP) Chi na Studies Program (CSP) Development Stud ies in Honduras

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Biblical Studies Biblical Languages Biological Science School of Business Chemistry Biochemistry Christian Education Communication Computer Science

The Obj ecti ves of the Uni ve rsity Accredita ti on and Affiliations

Doc trinal Statement DiversityStatement

The Communi ty of La Mi rada The Biola Uni ve rsityCampus Library Media Center Center for FacultyDevel opment Bookstore/ Computer Store

Education

English History

Financial Information __________ 9 Admission, Registration and Graduation Requirements Admission/Registration Requirements __ 16 Undergraduate/ Graduate Programs Re-Admission Admission of International Students and Resident Aliens Veterans Pre-Registration Registration Withdrawal Attendance Grades Audito rs Academic Load Class ification of Students Numbering of Courses Transcript Request Extracurricular Act ivities Degrees Offered Undergraduate Programs Graduation Requirements_______22 Requ irements fo r All Baccalaureate Degrees Requirements for All Graduate Degrees Commencement Summary of UniversityEnrollment Fall Semester I998 Summary of University Graduating Class I997-98 Academic Year Graduation Rate Disclosure Academic and Behavioral Standards____.25 Statement of Satisfactory Academic Progress Academic Probation Appeals Academic Integrity Community Agreements Student Services__________27 Residence Li fe

Geography

Latin American Studi es Program (LAS) Los Angel es Film Studies Center (LAF) Midd le East Studies Program (MES)

Humanities

lntercul/ural Studies

TESOL and Applied Linguistics

Oxford Honors Program (OHP) Russian Studies Program (RSP)

Mathematics

Modern Languages

Music 78 Nursing _____________ 82 Philosophy___________ 85 Physical Education and Sports Sciences ___ 86 Physical Science/Physics________88 Political Science___________89 Psychology ____________ 90 Social Science ____________ 91 Sociology____________ 92 General Studies ___________ 93 School of Continuing Studies Degree Completion Program (BOLD ) _ _ C-1 Engl ish Language Studies Program ___C-1 B.S. in Organ izational Leade rship ____ C-2 GRADUATE PROGRAMS School of Continuing Studies ______ C-4 Master of Arts in Ch ris tian Apo loge ti cs__C-4 Master of Organizational Leadership ___ C-4 Talbot School of Theology_______T-1 General In fo rmation ________ T-1 Master ofDivinity__________ T-5 Master of Arts __________ T-9 Master of Arts in Christian Education __ T-10 Master of Arts in Ch ri stian Ministry and Leadership________ T-12 Master of Arts in Ministry_______ T-13 Certificate in Biblical Studies _____ T-14 Master ofTheology________ T-14 Doctor of Philosophy in Educati on____ T-16 Doctor of MinistryProgram ______ T-20 Departments and Course Descriptions __ T-22 Independent Studies ________T-34 Talbot Graduate Student Awards____ T-36 Rosemead School of Psychology _____ R-1 School of lntercul/ural Studies _____ l-1 School of Arts and Sciences _______ E-1 Appendix A-1 Index

Summer Programs

Oxford Summer School Program Summer Institute ofJournalism (SIJ)

Overseas Student Exchange Program Bio la English Study Tour Program of !SE Summer Institute of Linguistics at Biola TorreyHonors in Berkley Summer Session Summer Studies fo r High School Students Interterm ArmyROTC Ai r Force ROTC Undergraduate Programs ________ 35 High School Record Admission Procedure Home Schooled Stu clen ts Notification Transfer Students General Education Options for Transfer Students Advanced Placement Program College Level Examination Program

Challenging a Course Academic Standards Philosophyof General Education Biblical Studies and Theology Requirement Arts and Sciences Requiremen t Christian Heritage Lectu res

Torrey Honors lnstilute________41 Pre-Professional Programs _______ 43 Student Activities 45

The Residence Halls Commuter Students Food Service Bookstore Student Health Center Campus Safety International Student Services Disability Services

Spiritual Formation Student Government Student Missionary Union Athletics Student Publications Forensics Student Ministry

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Talbot Theological Sem inaq• became Talbot Schoo l of The ology in the fa ll of 1983 as a result of the merger between the appropriate undergraduate and graduate leve l programs. The Board approved the establishment of the School of Busi ness in 1993, and the School of Continuing Studies in 1994. Because of the University's heritage and commitment , its academic basis is broader than that of the standard college of arts and sciences. Terminal and prepara tOI)' programs lead to service in church-related vocations and the many other vocations and professions embraced by the present curricu la. In addition, the University is a Ch ristian institution of higher educa ti on without anydenominational affiliation. From an institute to a university, Biola's cornerstone has remained the same: commiunent toJesus Christ, the inerrancy of Scripture and bi blical Christianity (within an evange lical Protestan t framework ), as well as to the spi ritual, academic and holistic growth of those who are personally committed to Him. THE ROLE AND MISSION OF BIOLA UNIVERSITY The mission of Biola University is biblically-centered educa tion, scholarship, and semce - equipping men and women in mind and character to impact the world for the LordJesusCh1ist Students. We exist for committed Christian students. Our quest is to graduate followers of the Lord Jesus Christ who are equipped with technical and relational skills to li ve and work with integrity, diligence, humility, and spiritual dis cernment. We expect our graduates to en ter families, com muniti es, and careers to serve as leaders, role models, and competent professionals in thei r respective fields. Education. Our mission focuses on teaching and learning. Our goals are inspirational teaching from faculty who exhibit joy in learning coupled with excellent communication skills, and graduates who capture this excitement and dedication , and leave Biola empowered to think and practice in their fields of semce from a Christian world view. Toward this objective, all students invest at least 20% of their course hours in biblical studies and the integration of their academic disciplines with theology. Research. Discerning Christ-centered scholarship charac terizes the work of faculty and students. Our undergraduate and graduate faculty grapple with the major intellectual, eth ical , and cultural issues of our time relating them to a consis tent biblical framework. The university seeks to nourish fac ulty and students alike in a Christian environment which prizes research of the highest quality, and di alogue and criti cal thought within the context of common faith. Values. Service to a diverse constituency, modeled upon the example of the Lord Jesus Christ, is our first priority. We commit to love and respect for all persons , integrity in our words and transactions, and diligence in our labor. We aspire to excellence, creativity, and awe of god in the fulfillment of our mission . Our vision is to create a distinctive Christian university of service to the global community of faith . Impact. Our graduates make a difference. Servant lead ers, apprenticed at Biola, impact both the church and the secular world with practical , diligent service in such diverse fields as the arts, communication , business, nursing, psychol ogy and education. Our faculty set the example in their pro fessional practice, and through rigorous research, instruc-

Carrying on a tradi ti on of ed uca ti onal exce ll ence th at dates back over 80 years, Biola Universiry nowencompasses: the School of Arts and Sciences, Talbot School of Theology, Rosemead School of Psychology, the School of lntercultural Studies, the Schoo l ofBusiness, and the School of Continuing Studies. Offering three baccalaureate degrees in 25 majors, 13 masters and fi ve doctoral degrees, Biola's commitment to academic excellence is firm lyrooted in its adherence to an in dep th, knowledgeable and living Chri stianity. Each year, ove r 3,000 students find Biola's unique blend of faith and learning conducive to their academic and vocational goals. HISTORICAL SKETCH The co rnerstone of the original Bible Institute bu ilding in Los Angeles was laid on May31, 191 3, and dedicated with these words: "For the teaching of the truths for which the Institute stands, its doors are to be open every day of the year, and all people, without reference to race, color or class will ever be welcome to its privileges." Spoken byLyman Stewart, president of the Institute and co founder of the Union Oil Company, these words capture the 11sion of Biola's founders. Stewart, together 111th T.C. Horton, initiated the Bible Institute, with the first pe1manent organiza tion taking shape in 1908. By 1912, the school had grown suffi ciently in its outreach and constituency to call RA Torrey, a leader in the fi eld of Christian education, as the first dean. The next eight decades have witnessed u·emendous growth in the development and outreach of the school. Under the lead ership of Dr. Louis T. Talbot, president from 1932 to 1952, the Bible Insti tute program became a four-year course, leading to degrees in theology, Christian education, and sacred music. 1l1e School of Missional)' Medicine came into being in 1945, laying the foundation for Biola's current baccalaureate nursing pro gram. In 1949, the Bible Institute was renamed Biola College. Dr. Samuel H. Sutherland became president in 1952, and with his leadership the college obtained regional and professional accreditation. Additionally, many new programs of study were introduced, including Talbot Theological Seminary. The demands imposed bythe growing student bodyand the enlarged curriculum prompted the purchase of a 7:racre site in La Mirada. Biola moved to the new site in I959. Dr. Sutherland retired as president in 1970, but continued to lend leadership as a member ofBiola's Board ofTrustees. That same year, Dr. J. Richard Chase became Biola'ssixth president In 1977, the graduate programs of Rosemead Graduate School of Professional Psyc hology were acquired by Biola and relocated on the La Mirada campus. The undergradu ate programs in psychology were merged with Rosemead 's graduate programs in the fall of 1981 , forming the present Rosemead School of Psychology. Under the leadership ofDr. J. Richard Chase , Biola Col lege became Biola University on July I, 1981. The University was composed of the School of Arts and Sciences, Talbot Theological Seminary, and Rosemead School of Psychology. Dr. Clyde Cook became the seventh president ofBiola on June 1, 1982. Under his leadership, the School of lntercul tural Studies was instituted as part of the University in 1983.

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tion , and practical internships. Members of the faculty, staff, board of trustees, alumni and students all contribute in sub stanti1·e ways to soci etal and church needs. Chamcter. Strength of character is our trust. Members of the facult y, staff, administration , and board of trustees covenant as a community to model Christian character in our daily lives and work. We further aspire to mentor and serve our students in a manner that nurtures Christian minds and character. Our alumni shall be recognized as men and women of character, who work and serve with integrity, humility, wisdom, and commitment. Evangelism. Our graduates bear witness to the gospel of Jesus Christ. Biola has played a major role in furnishing Christian leaders and workers for the church, soc iety, and the cause of world evangelism since its founding in 1908. We anticipate that the ministry of "making disciples" will be expanding throughout the closing years of this century and well into the next. Biola understands its God-given mission and remains dedicated to the task. Our planning, fiscal poli cies, and commitment to academic excel lence are all directed toward the ongoing performance of the mission we have successfully pursued for more than eight decades. THE OBJECTIVES OF THE UNIVERSITY Biola University seeks to instruct Christian men and women in order to produce graduates who are: I. Competent in their field of study; 2. Knowledgeab le in biblical studies; 3. Earnest Christians equipped to serve the Christian community and society at large. With particular reference to the undergraduate pro grams, the intention of the University is to seek to produce a graduate who is: I. Broadlyeducated in the arts and sciences with a bibli cal perspective as the foundation. a. One who has broad exposure to the ideas that have shaped man's thinking. b. One who knows how to use reasoning processes: (I.) who can use the processes of investigation, (2.) who can reason logically, (3.) who recognizes that man cannot rely on reason and experience alone but must also exerc ise faith. c. One who can communicate and defend his* ideas on the basis of evidence. d. One who has a well-conceived system of values and beliefs which are biblically based and which mediate behavior. e. One who understands and appreciates ethnic and cultural differences. f. One who understands himself, has a good self image, and is striving to realize his potential. g. One who understands the various creative expres sions of man's ideas and feelings in art, drama, music and literature. 2. Competent in his major. a. One who is competently prepared for service in those programs that lead directly to a vocation or

profession, with all programs having the potential of preparing students for Christian ministries. b. On e wh o is thoroughl y prepared for graduat e stud)• in those programs where graduate degrees are offered. 3. Knowledgeabl e in biblical studies. a. One who has a clear understanding of the con tent of the Bible earning units with an under graduate minor. b. One who has integrated biblical thought into his major fi elds of interest. 4. Able through his vocation , church and community to make di stinctive contributions to mankind and to enhance the spirit ual well-being of those whom and with whom he serves. a. One who has developed and maintained high moral standards for his own benefit and in order that he might serve as a wholesome example and leader. b. One who expresses through his life a clear com mitment to Christ, who is able openly and wisely to share both his knowledge of the Bible and his commitment to Christ with others , and who demonstrates Christian love toward others. c. One who is prepared to fulfill Christ's commis sion to make disciples of all nations. d. One who is sensitive to the total needs of his fel low man and who is equipped to contribute to the meeting of those needs. e. One who holds to the conviction that the Christian is to be a good citizen of the state, who respects authority, submits to the laws of the land, and seeks constructive change through legal channels. *All third person pronouns are used generically. ACCREDITATION AND AFFILIATIONS Biola University holds institutional accreditation by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges ( 1961). In addition, the institution and certain of its programs are accredited by the American Psychological Association (I 980), the Association of Theological Schools (I 977), the National Association of Schools of Music ( 1970), the State of California Board of Registered Nursing (1966), the National League for Nursing (1972), the California Commission for Teacher Preparation and Licensing ( 1960) and the Associa tion of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (I 997). Note: Dates in ( ) reflect the initial appr1JVal date. Biola University is authorized to train students under the Veteran's Bill of Rights. In addition, the University is affili ated with a number of professional organizations, of which the following are representative: American Anthropological Association; American Associa tion of Colleges for Teacher Education; American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admission Officers; American Association of Health, Physical Education and Recreation; American Council on Education; American Guild of Organists; American Intercollegiate Athletic Women; American Library Association; Associated Collegiate Press; Association of Christ-

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ian Schools, Internat ional; Association of Collegia te Busi ness Schools and Programs; Association of College Unions Interna tional; American Associa tion of Higher Education; Association of Independent California Coll eges and Un iversities; California Association of Heal th , Ph)'sical Education, and Recreation; Cal ifornia Council on the Education of Teachers; Choral Conduc tors ' Guild (Cali fornia); Council for Chri sti an Coll eges and Uni ve rsi ties; Christian Scholar's Review; College Entrance Examination Board; Council on Post-secondary Accreditation; Evangelical Teacher Training Association; Intercollegiate Press; Music Educator 's National Conference; National Association of Interco ll eg iate Athletics; Weste rn Association of Graduate Schools; National Association of Schools of Art and Design; Western Council on Higher Education for Nursing; and West ern Interstate Commission for Higher Education. DOCTRINAL STATEMENT Inasmuch as the University is interdenominational and ye t theologicall)' conservative, the Articles of Incorpora tion contain a doctrinal statement which is given below: The Bible, consisting of all the books of the Old and New Testaments, is the Word of God, a supernaturally given reve lation from God Himself, concerning Himse lf, His being, nature, character, will and purposes; and concerning man , his nature, need and duty and destiny. The Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments are without error or misstatement in their moral and spiritual teaching and record of hi storical facts. They are without error or defect of anykind. Th ere is one God, eternally existing and manifestin g Himself to us in three Persons - Father, Son and HolySpirit. Our Lord Jesus was supernaturally conceived b)' the power of the Holy Spirit and born of a virgin - Mary, a lin eal descendant of David. He lived and taught and wrought mighty works and wonders and signs exac tly as is recorded in the four Gospels. He was put to death by crucifixion under Pontius Pilate. God raised from the dead the body that had been nailed to the cross. The Lord Jesus after His crucifix ion showed Himself to be alive to His disciples, appearing unto them by the space of 40 days. After this, the Lord Jesus ascended into heaven, and the Father caused Him to sit at His right hand in the heavenly places, far above all rule and authority and power and dominion , and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come, and put all things in subjection under His feet , and gave Him to be Head over all things to the Church. The Lord Jesus, before His incarnation, existed in the form of God and of His own choice laid aside His divine glory and took upon Himself the form of a servant and was made in the likeness of men. In His pre-existent state, He was with God and was God. He is a divine person possessed of all the attributes of Deity, and should be worshiped as God by angels and man. "In Him dwelleth all the fullness of the Godhead bodily." All the words that He spoke during His earth!)' life were the words of God. There is absolutely no error of any kind in them, and by the words of Jesus Christ the words of all other teachers must be tested. The Lord Jesus became in every respect a real man, pos sessed of all the essential characteristics of human nature.

B)' His death on the cross, the LordJesus made a perfec t atonement for sin , by which the wrath of God against sinners is appeased and a gro und furn ished upon which God can deal in me rc)' wi th si nners. He redeemed us from the curse of the law b)' becoming a curse in our place. He who Him self was absolutely without sin was made to be sin on our behalf that we might become the ri ghteousness of God in Him. The Lord Jes us is coming again to hi s earth, person al!)', bodi l)', and visibly. The retu rn of our Lord is the blessed hope of th e believer, and in it God's purposes of grace toward mankind will find their consummation. The Hol ySpirit is a person, and is possessed of all the di s ti nct ivelydivine attributes. He is God. Man was created in the image of God , after Hi s likeness, but the whole human race fell in the fall of the first Adam. All men, until they accept the Lord Jesus as their personal Savior, are los t, darkened in their understanding, alienated from the life of God through the ignorance that is in them, hardened in heart , morally and spiritually dead through their trespasses and sins. They cannot see, nor enter the Kingdomof God until theyare born again of the Hol ySpirit. Men are justified on the simple and single ground of the shed blood of Christ and upon the simple and single condi ti on of faith in Him who shed the blood, and are born again by th e quickening, renewing, cl eansi ng work of the Holy Spirit , through the instrumentalityof the Word of God. All those who receive Jesus Christ as their Savior and their Lord, and who confess Him as such before their fellow men, become children of God and receive eternal life. They become heirs of God and joint-heirs with Jesus Christ. At death their spirits depart to be with Ch1ist in conscious blessedness, and at the Second Coming of Christ their bodies shall be raised and transformed into the likeness of the bodyof His glory. All those who persistently reject Jesus Christ in the pres ent life shall be raised from the dead and throughout eter nity exist in the state of conscious, unutterable, endless tor ment and anguish. The Church consists of all those who, in this present dispen· sation, truly believe in Jesus Christ. It is the body and bride of Christ, which Christ loves and for which He has given Himself. There is a personal devil , a being of great cunning and power: 'The prince of the power of the air ," 'The prince of this world," 'The god of this age. " He can exert vast power on!)' so far as God suffers him to do so. He shall ultimately be cast into the lake of fire and brimstone and shall be tor mented day and night forever. Note: This doctrinal statement, presented here as originally con ceived by the founders of the organization, has been and continues lo be the slated theological posilion of Bio/a University. Where "man" is used, referring lo the human race, it includes both genders. In addition, thefollowing explanatury notes indicate the organization 's understanding and leaching position on certain points which could be subject to variuus interpretations: The Scriptures are to be interpreted according to dispensa tional distinctives with the conviction that the return of the Lord for His Church 11ill be premillennial, before theTribulation, and that the Millennium is to be the last of the dispensations.

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Within this cultural milieu th e University is call ed not only to respect this diversity, but to reflect it as well, for Christ intends his Church to be a multi-ethnic, multi-cul tural, and multi-national body of believers. We beli eve it is our purpose, therefore, to create an envi ronment in which al l believers, regardl ess of race, color, national origin, gender, age, economic status or physical abil ity, can pursue knowledge and personal development as they strive to become all God intends them to be. In order to maxi mi ze th e lea rning of students and expose th em to the diversity that ex ists in the cu lture at large, we seek 10 foster an understanding and appreciati on of th ose elements in eve ry culture whi ch enhance human dignity and are consistent with scriptural teaching. We are dedicated to expanding opportunities for Ch ris tians of all cultures, and ethnic backgrounds to attend Biola, to be employed here, and to participate in the fellowship and mission to which we are call ed, always keeping in mind our desire to pursue excellence in all we do . We are comm itted to work for the es tablishment of a communi ty composed of believers from every race, culture, and class who are united in their devotion to Jesus Chri st, their obedience to Hi s Word, and in their willingness to se1ve one another. Biola University does not di scriminate on th e basis of race, co lor, national origin , ethnic group identification, gen der, age, or physical or mental disability. However, as a pri vate religious institution, the University reserves the right to exe rcise preference on th e basis of religion in all of its employment practices and student admissions. CHAPEL University chapels and conferences are intended to bring the Biola communi ty together regularly for worship, spiritual nurture and education regarding relevant issues fac ing us in our lives. The overall program brings a unique distinction to the ethos of Biola as a Christian uni versity. Due to the cen tral and significant nature of that ethos, attendance at chapel is required of all students. THE COMMUNITY OF LA MIRADA The city of La Mirada is in Los Angeles County, 22 miles southeast of downtown Los Angeles, and is surrounded by such cities as Whittier, Norwalk, Buena Park, La Habra and Fullerton. La Mirada is a suburban residential community with a population of 40,000. Included within the vicinity are several major shopping areas in addition to manyother business establishments. La Mirada is situated near many of the outstanding attrac tions of Southern California. Downtown Los Angeles is a half hour's drive from the campus. Disneyland is 12 miles to the southeast and famed Knott's Berry Farm is six miles away. Within an hour 's drive are such popular beach cities as Long Beach, Newport Beach, Huntington Beach and Laguna Beach. Recreational facilities are easily accessible. An 18-hole golf course lies a mile east of the campus and other parks in the area offer opportunity for activities and relaxation. An hour 's drive will take one into the nearby mountains where winter sports are available.

The existence of the Creation is not expla inable apart from the roles of Goel as the sovereign creator and sustainer of the entire natural rea lm. Concepts such as theistic or threshold evol uti on do not adeq uatelyexplain creation. Though there may be man y fillings of the Holy Spirit , there is only one bap ti sm whi ch occurs at the time of regen eration. The gifts of the Spirit are given to beli evers acco rd ing to the Will of Goel for the purpose of building up the Ch urch. During th e fo undati onal era of th e Ch urch (i.e., the time of Ch ri st and the Apostles) God gave spec ial mani festations of the overtly supernatural and miraculous gifts (e .g., tongues, healings, miracl es) as "signs" that witness to the validi ty of those bearing new canonical revelation (c.f. 2 Cor. 12:12; Heb. 2:3-4). Beyond the founda ti onal era , God in Hi s sovereignty may gran t any spiritual gift and work miraculously for the benefit of His Church at any time. The Bible is clear in its teach ing on th e sanctity of human life. Life beg in s at concepti on. We abhor th e destruction of innocent life through abo rtion-on-demand. Confession before men is viewed as tangi ble fruit of salva tion and not as a qualifying condition for salvation. Biola University does not necessarily denyemployment to persons merely for lack of firm personal convictions on any teaching position in these explanatory notes. However, Biola University does weigh carefull y the understanding and per sonal convicti ons of employment applicants on these points as we ll as the nature of their prospective work assignments, in determining their suitability for employment. TEACHING BIBLICAL STUDIES Academic study of the sacred Scripture differs from other disciplines in a university setting in that the primary text is God's Word, which underscores the importance of making instruction relevant to faith, learning and living. At Biola every effort is made to be academicall y credible, theo logica ll y ort hod ox and practically rel evant. Whether engaged in a critical discussion of the text, or a theological debate about a particu lar doctrine, the discussion must finally come to the meaning for life today. Though faculty members in this department share a commit ment to the convictions reflected in the University docninal state ment, they reflect a healthydiversity regarding other contempo rary issues and interpretation of specific passages. Whether a divergent view is held by others on campus or not, care is taken to represent opposing positions fairly, so that students can decide for themselves in agenuine educational environment. In practice, the task of teaching biblical studies is not lim ited to those within that department. Rather, the integration of Christian thought into all fields of inquiry is the goal of the entire teaching faculty. In this sense it is desired that every course contribute to the development of a Christian worldview for the Biola graduate. DIVERSITY STATEMENT We believe that Biola University has been uniquely situ ated within a geographic region of great diversity in language, culture, and ethnici ty for the purpose of fulfilling its mission of biblically-centered education, scholarship, and sei>'ice.

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Cultural and research opportunities abound in the area. Several major uni\·ersities and libraries are within easy clriring distance of La Mirada including the Universityof Cali fornia, Los Angeles; the University of Southern California; the Unirersit)· of C1lifo111ia, Irvine; and several other state and p1irate institutions. THE BIOLA UNIVERSITY CAMPUS The campus is bounded on the west by Biola Avenue and on the east by La Mirada Boulevard. It is located between the large east-west thoroughfares of Rosecrans Avenue and Imperial Highway. Approximately three miles to the sou th west is the Santa Ana Freeway (Freeway 1-5) . Students coming to the campus byautomobile should fol low these direct ions to the main en trance on Biola Avenue: ■ Coming from the northwest , leave the Santa Ana Freeway at Rosecrans and travel east to Biola Ave., then turn north on Biola Ave. ■ Comi ng from the south east , leave the Santa Ana Freeway at Vall ey View and travel north to Rosecrans, then turn right on Rosecrans to Biola Ave., then turn north on Biola Ave. ■ Coming from the east 11a San Bernardino Freeway (I 0) turn sou th on the Orange Freeway (57) to Impe rial Highwayand travel west on lmpe1ial Highway (approxi matelynine miles) to BiolaAve., tum south on BiolaAve. The campus consists of95 acres with 700,000 square feet of building space in 30 major buildings. Just under half of the space is dedicated to nine student residence complexes, hous ing nearly 1,500 students in a fin e variety of li vi ng quarters. These incl ude tradi tional residence hall s, full y independent apartments, and special housing for both married students and graduate students. The rest of the buildings house classrooms, laboratories, auditoriums, offi ces and students services. High lights of the buildings include Soubirou Hall, containing spe cialized classrooms for nursing in struction ; Lansing Audi to rium, a 450-seat concert hall with a fine pipe organ and excel lent acoustics; the Rose of Sharon Chapel, a small chapel exclu sively reserved for si lent prayer and meditation; a gymnasium swimming complex with a short-course Olympic pool; and a new production center for the Radio/ TV/ Film program. On the eastern side of the campus lie the athletic field s. Included are a crushed-brick, quarter-mile track; an excel lent baseball diamond; a soccer fi eld; and lighted tenni s courts. In addition to more than 15 ac res of recreational facilities on campus, there are off-campus facilities in the l 05-acre La Mirada Region al Park, just across La Mirada Boulevard from the Biola campus. Biola has purchased a former medical office building at the co rner of La Mirada Boulevard and Imperial Highway, less than half a mi le from the northern edge of the main campus. The Biola Counseling Center is housed here as are the admin istrative offices of the BOLD program and other programs that serve the non-traditional students and the local community. THE LIBRARY The Rose Memorial Library serves Biola University as the central librarr facility on campus, supporting the needs of all

th e underg1·acl uate and graduate programs with ex tensive resources and a wide variety of services. In addit ion to more than 252,000 books, the libra1)' cur rent!)' subsc ribes to more than J,100 periodical titl es, with a number of bound journal back fil es elating from the nin e teenth century. More than 2,000 aclclitional periodi cal titles are avai lable fu ll- text on-line. The collec tion refl ec ts Biola's enthusiasm and scholarly interest in Bible hi sto1 1 and transla tion , the hi stori cal roots of fundamentalism and evangelical Christianity, and the worldwide wi tn ess of Ch ri stian missions. Auxiliary collections embrace ex tensive microform resources; selec ted Bible study tools in Braille; comprehensive pamphlet files including maps, charts, mission resources, and a 111de va1iety of topics in the liberal arts; and special holdings of text and curriculum resources approp1iate to teacher education. To facil itate study and the use of libra1 1 resources, the Rose Memorial Library provides access to its ho ldings by SCROLL, the on-line public access catalog and circulation sys tem, and over 80 on-line databases are available on a local area network. Library automation reflects the Un iversity's commit ment to providing quality service and expanding resources th rough the electronic exchange of ideas. In additi on, copy machines, coin-operated typewriters, microform readers and reader-printers fac il itate resource use . Study tables and indi vidual carrelscan accommodate approximately350 patrons. Library services offer trai ned reference help at all times, with special effort made to relate students and faculty to other important li braq• resources of the southern Californi a area , the nation, and throughout the world. Reciprocal bor rowing privi leges are ava ilable fo r undergraduate and gradu ate students to access the impressive resou rces at California State Universityat Full erton and Domi nguez Hills and mem bers of several local consortia and cooperatives. Traditional interlibra1 1•loan services are avai lable. In-house and network computer services help Biola scholars to access the Internet and international bibliographical databases through OCLC First Search and Elosie Host. Six professional librarians, supported by a well qualified paraprofessional staff and many student assistants, comprise a libra1 1 work force dedicated to service more than 70 hours per week during the regular semester with adjusted sched ules of se rvice available year round. MEDIA CENTER The University Media Center located in the libra1 1 offers a variety of audio-visual tools and methods to enhance the quality of communication by facu lty and students. Among these methods are the Media Center' s physical resources. Thousands of computer indexed tapes, CDs, laser discs and films are open to use, as well as the latest presentation equip ment in several equipped carrels and roll-about units. THE CENTER FOR FACULTY DEVELOPMENT Instructional Services maintains a faculty lab with graphic workstations and offe rs assis tance wi th graphic design and presentation development. The center has a library of teach ing resources that supplements training seminars th rough-

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out the year. Instructional consultants, mentors and deve l opment grants are also avai lable through the center. THE ROLE OF COMPUTERS IN THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS OF THE UNIVERSITY Biola Un iversity believes that the computer is an increas ingly valuable too l and th at one of ou r educational goa ls should be to prepare students for a world in whi ch the com puter will continue to play a signifi can t role. According!)', it is our desire to in tegrate compu ter use into the university curriculum. Thus, the Universi ty provides access to computers for every student and requires their use in freshman English . It is the intent of the Un ive rsit y, over time, to require the use of these computers over a wide spec trum of the curriculum. This priority is further supported through computerized and media-rkh classrooms whi ch allow faculty to take advan tage of these emerging technologies in their class presen ra tions as well as permitting students the hands-on experience of learning with these tools. The campus network can be reached through the on-cam pus computer labs, any on-campus residence or through a bank of modems that supports off-campus connec tions. All buildings on campus are con nected through a local-area net work supported by high-speed fiber-optic cable. Many services

are avail able through this network. A computerized campus bulletin board sys tem affords all members of the Biola com munity the opportunity to share thei r ideas, exchange com puter tips and even ge t course in fo rmation from their in su-uc tors. A high-speed Internet connection facilitates research, the exchange of sc hol arl y informat ion and allows elec tronic mail to be exchanged with individuals all over the world. BOOKSTORE The Biola Bookstore is open Monday through Saturday for the convenience of the st udents, faculty, staff and public. All required textbooks, as well as general books and supplies, are avai lable. The Bookstore has a large selection of Ch rist ian books and offers Bibles in a variety of styles and bindings. During school breaks and vacati ons the Bookstore has short ened hours. Please call (562) 903-4883 for in fo rmati on. Computer Store Located within the Bookstore, the Computer Store is designed to meet the computing needs of the academic com munity, offering compu ters, software and accessories for pur chase. Software, such as Microsoft, Aldus, Adobe, Lotus, WordPerfect, are available. The Computer Store keeps dif ferent hours than the books tore. For store hours and more informati on, call (562) 903-4884.

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INFORMATION

BIOLA UNIVERSITY TUITION INFORMATION 1999/2000

Summer Session

lnte11enn

Semester Audit Fee Per Unit*

1999

2000

Semester Tuition

Annual Tuition

Cos/

Per Unit

Sclwol/Degree/Program Undergraduate Tu ition

(12- lSu nits)

(12-18 uni1s)

(1-11 , 19+) S663

(incl uding A.S. fee ) S15 ,9 14 Engl ish Language S1udies (102-109) - No course may be audi1ed. Special Student Tuit ion (non-degree seeking) Undergraduale Special Studenls 7,957 15,914 Continuing Studies Adul1 Degree Program Engli sh Language lns ti1u1e (100-101) - No course may be aud i1ed. Graduate Tuition (includingA.S. fee) School ofA11s and Sciences & Graduate Special Students (pos1baccalaurea1e excepl Rosemead) School of Continuing Studies School of lntercultural Studies (i ncluding A.S. fee) Mas1er's Programs and special s* Doctor of Education / Doctor ofPhilosophy Doctor of Missiology Talbot School of Theology (includingA.S. fee) Master 's Programs and specials Doctor of Education S7,957

S289

S50

S289

663

289

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375 34 1

341

34 1

327 327

327 663 663

50 663 663

327 663

327 663 902/Course

50 663 902/Course

Doctor of Ministry

902/ Course

(9-16 units) (1-8, 17+ unit s)

Rosemead School ofPsychology (9-16 unit s)

(includingA.S. fee) Mas ter of Ans and specials

15,862 15,862 15,862

7,931 7,931 7,931

661 661 661

Doc tor of Philosophy Doctor of Psychology

*Sr.mi':Sler Audit Ft,,, rha~6 ed rrgardleu of ,miit wurse /oa,/.

Allhough this catalog covers the 1999-2000 and 2000-2001 academic years, this section contains linancial information pertaining only lo the 1999-2000 academic year . Acatalog supplement containing any updated information tor the 2000-2001 academic year will be made available prior lo the 2000-2001 year.

MEAL PLAN Meal Tickets ( requiredfor all undergraduate resident students) Per year ..... ......... ..... .. .. ........ .. .. ... .. ........ ... .. ... .. .$1,956-$2 ,594 Per semester ...... ...... .................................. ....... .$978-$1,297 APARTMENT RENT One-bedroom, unfurnished (familyhousing up to 3 people) $670/ month , all utilities incl uded Two-bedroom, furnished (si ngle students) $315/ person / month, all utilities included, based on four-person occupancy Apartment rents are NOT /Ji/led to students' accounts, they are due separately the first of each month. GENERAL FEES (In addition to tuition, only as applicable to the individual student) *Enrollment Deposit (non-refundabl e) Undergraduate .... ...... .. ...... ..... ......... .. ............ ... ....... .$100.00 Graduate Psychology.. ... ...... ....... ........ .. .. ... ........ ......... ! 00.00 All other programs ................ ........................ ............. .. 50.00 *Upon notice of acceptance, an enrollment deposit is required. This a1/l0unt is applicable toward the total expenses during the stu dent's last semester of enrollment, /Jut is forfeited if the applicant fails toreport for the semester for whid1 application was 11lade, ordoes not complete a depa rture card during thefinal semester.

Biola University seeks to provide a quality education for all its students at the most reasonable cost possible. ~ a pri vate, non-profit institution, Biola University receives no sup• port from taxes or other public fund s. Tuition paid by the students does not cover the costs of providing a quali ty edu cation. Consequently, every student who attends Biol a Uni versi ty receives a substan ti al subsidy made possible by the gifts of alumni, individual friends , interested churches and, in a few cases, businesses and corporations. The expenses of students at Biola Universityare shown in the following schedules. The University reserves the right to change all studen t charges, modi fy its services, or change its programs of study should economic conditions, curriculum revisions or national emergencymake it necessary to do so. APPLICATION FEE An application fee of $45 must accompany each applica tion . This fee is non-refundable. Applications for spring received after January I, or for fall rece ived after June I must be accompanied by a fee of $55 rather than $45. ROOM Per year in residence hall ... ...........................$2,490-$2,790 Per semester ........... ... .... ....... ... ..................... ..$1,245-$1 ,395

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Doctor of Ministry Program Enrollment Deposit per course (non-refundable) ... ..$100.00 Late Enrollment Fee .... ........... ...... ... ...... .. .... 100.00 Late Project Fee ........... .. ........ .. .......50.00 Di ssert ation Fee. .......902 .00 Graduate Psychology Program Adm issions Personal Interview Fee (non-refundab le)............ ................ ....... .........$75.00 Profess ional Growth Fee (per semester) .. .... .... ... .. ... ........ ..... ..... .................500.00 (Terminal M.A. students are required to pay the Profes sional Growth fee for three semesters. Students in the Psy. D. or Ph.D. programs pay the fee for a total of 10 semesters, including those students who enter Rosemead with transfer credit.) Thesis/Dissertation Binding/Microfilming Binding (per copy) .............................................. .....$20.00 (University requires four copies) Personal binding (per copy) (op tional) ......... ..... ...... .20.00 Microfilming/ Indexing (one copy required) Doctoral dissertati on .. .. ... .. ... .. ......... ........ .....................55.00 Master's thesis ... ........ .. ..... .... .... .... .... ... .......................... 15.00 Copyright- dissertation or thesis (optional) Doctoral Dissertation ............................. ....... .. .... .........35. 00 Master 's Thesis .. .... ... ... ...... ... .. .. ... .. .. .... ... ...... .... ........... .30. 00 MUSIC FEES Private Study Per Unit One unit guarantees a minimum of 13one half-hour lessons for the semester. In some cases up to 15 lessons may be possible. Fee inc ludes the privilege of using practice room ·one hour per day. Music Majors: One Unit (one half-hour lesson per week) .......................$230.00 Non-Music Majors (per unit ) .... ... ................... ..... .. .... ..... ...... .. .......... .265.00 Recital Fees Fees range from $20.00 to $40.00 depending upon length of recital, length and complexity of printed program required. Complete information available in the music office. Class Instruction Voice or Guitar ................................ ........... ....... .........$60.00 Electronic Piano Lab (two hours per week) ...... .........90.00 Movement and Dance Class .. .... ..................... .. ...........55.00 The University has the following organs: a 26-rank, three- manual Schantz pipe organ; a two-manual Rogers 110 elec tronic organ; and a two two-manual Rogers 75 electronic organ.

Room Reservation Deposit .. ...... ..... .................. .. .....$100.00 Readmission Applica ti on Fee ... ....... .. .................... ...... 10.00 Biola English Placement Exam make-up late fee ...... 15.00 Biola Engli sh Placement Exam (Engli sh Language Studies Program students only) Challenge .25.00 Late Reg istration - Any time after scheduled registrat ion.......... .... . ... ..... ..... .... .... . .. 4:i.00 Late Pre-registration - Any time after scheduled pre-regist ration but before end of semester ....... 20.00 Special Registration Fee .. .. ...... ... ........ .. .....35.00 Change of Class Schedule Add/ Drop. ........... ......... ............... ...... ..... .5.00 Late Add/Drop .. .. ............. ... ... ... ... .................. ....... 15.00 Diploma Fee ............................... .......... .... ..... ........ .... ... 40.00 Cap and Gown Fee Undergraduate .......... .... ........ ...... ............... ......... ..25.00 Graduate... ............... .... .. .. .. ......... ..... .......................40.00 Parking Fee (per year) .. .... ............... .... .... ..... .... ...........84.00 Returned Check Fee (per occurrence) ................. .. ... 20.00 Transcript Fee Official (per copy) ........ ..................... ...... .... .. .. .... ....6.00 Unofficial/Student (per copy) ............................. ..3.00 Graduati on Petition Late Fee ....... .... ...... ....... .. ......... .100.00 Health Insurance Plan** Fall estimate .... .......... ........ .... ..... .... ..... ..... ........ .... 179.00 Spring estimate ...... ...... ... .. .. .... ...... .... .. ................. 179.00 **Required of all students laking seven units or more unless a "proof of insurance card" is filed at the lime of registration. Addi tional sports insurance coverage is required of all students parti ci pating in intercollegiate sports at apremium of$150.00 per year. SPECIAL FEES - UNDERGRADUATE There are special fees for speci fic labs, clinics, physical education/ recreation and camping courses, etc. See course descriptions for fees. Class and Laboratory Fees (varies) ........ ...... ... .$8.00-450.00 Business Application Fee ..... .... ......... ...... ... .......... ........ 20.00 Nursing Application Fee ....................................... ... ....25.00 Nursing Late Application Fee ...... .......... .. ............ ....... 10.00 Nursing Liability Insurance (per year) .. ...... ...... .. ....... I4.50 Nursing Activity Fee (per year) ................................... 15.00 Nursing Skills Lab Fee (Level I on ly) ....... .... ......... ... .. 15.00 Clinical Nursing Fee (per semester, Level 2 and 3) .. 10.00 RN/LVN Nursing Challenge Examination (per theory & per clinical challenge) ................ ...50.00 Nursing Achievement Tests (per semester) ..... .... ... .... ... .......... ........... ...... ... ....... 15. 00 Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) Credit Evaluation Fee (per evaluation) ... ..... ... .....50.00 SPECIAL FEES - GRADUATE Talbot New Student Fee ............ ............ .... ..... ... ..... ...$40.00 Biola English Placement Exam make-up late fee ...... .15.00 Biola English Placement Exam (English Language Studies Program students only) Challenge ....... ... 25.00

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TYPICAL COSTS The combinat ion of tuition, fees and associated expenses at Biola Uni1·ersity is suHicientlyhigh that it isnecessa1y fo r students to carefullycalculate their financial resources and costs. The fo l lm,ing estimated student budget refl ects the average cost to full time students fo r the 1998-99 academic year (ninemonth ): Undergraduate With 011 OJ) Parent, Camj,us Ct1 111/1us Tuition & Fees $15,912 $15,912 $15,91 2 Room & Board 2,396 5,456 7,038 Books & Supplies 810 810 810 Personal/Mi sc. 1,530 1,368 1,656 Transportation 720 540 810 TOTAL $21,368 $24,086 $26,226 Graduate: Master's Programs and Specials (Bil.le;/ an 9unils With On Off J,er semester) Parents Cam/JUS Campus Tuition & Fees $5,886 $5,886 $5,886 Room &Board 2,396 5,456 7,038 Books & Supplies 810 810 810 Personal/ Mi sc. 1,530 1,368 1,656 Transportation 720 540 810 TOTAL $11,342 $14,060 $16,200 Doctoral- Ed.O. and O.Miss. (IJase.J on 12 units With On Ojf per semester) Parents Ct1 m/ms Cm11/1us Tuition &Fees $15,912 $1 5,912 $15,91 2 Room &Board 2,396 5,456 7,038 Books &Supplies 810 810 810 Personal / Misc. 1,530 1,368 1,656 Transportation 720 540 810 TOTAL $21 ,368 $24,086 $26,226 Graduate Psychology With On Off Pt1renls Cllm/JUS Cllm/tus Tuition &Fees $15,862 $15,862 $15,862 Interterm 1,983 1,983 1,983 Prof. Growth Fee 1,000 1,000 1,000 Room &Board 2,396 5,456 7,038 Books & Supplies* 810 810 810 Personal/Misc. 1,530 1,368 1,656 Transportation** 720 540 810 TOTAL $24,301 $27,019 $29,159 *$850 for first year students **May be adjusted for practicum travel expense. PAYMENT OPTIONS Astudent's account must be current (no outstanding bal ances) prior to re-enrollment in subsequent sessions. Cost of tuition, room and board and special fees may be paid in one of the following ways: Plan 1 - Payment of each session in full on or before the day of registration. Plan 2 -A down payment at the time of registration with payment of any remaining balance by the first payment due

elate (October 15 - fal l semeste r; March 15 - spring semes ter). Down payments in clude 60%of the balance of tu it ion, room and boa rd, class fees and vehi cle registration less con firmed fi nancial aid plus 100% of in surance charges . No fin ance charges are assessed. Plan 3 - Adown pa)111ent as desc1i bed in Pl.AN 2 with the remaining balance in three pa)111ents (October-December or March-May) . A fin ance charge of 1.5% per month of the first $1,000 of unpaid balance and I%per month of unpaid balance over $1 ,000 isadded at each billing to cany the account. Al l pay ments are due in the Student Accounting Office on or before the 15th of the mon th as indicated in the billing summa1y PERSONAL CHECKS All personal chec ks submitted for anypayment to the Uni versity for any charge or payment 11ill have your student I.D. number w1itten on them. If you prefer not to have your I.D. numbe r written on your check, please submit your payment by cashi er's check, money order or when appropriate (other than "mail-in" payments) in cash . Un iversity staff will write student I.D. numbers on checks wherea student has not alreadydone sa. DOWN PAYMENT Minimum down payments 1 are calculated according to the fo llowing schedule: Mil.li er'., & Special Undrrgrrulu11iel Programs! On Campus $6,411 $3,403 Off Campus $4,774 $1,766 1-3 units 100% 100% 4-6 units 75% 75% 7 units and above 60% 60% Graduate Ed.D.&D.Miss. 3 Psyrholagy 2 On Campus $5,170 $7,944 Off Campus $3,580 $5,948 1-3 units 100% 100% 4-6 units 75% 7 units and above 60% 4 units and above 75% Notes 1 Down payments include the anwunts shown on this sched ule plus the appliwble percmtages for class fees and vehicle registration. Charges for insurance must be paid in full at the time of registration. 2 Down payments in the Graduate Psychology program include the amounts slwwn on this schedule plus the appli cable percentages for class fees and vehicle registration. Charges for insurance must be paid in full at the time of registration. At the time of registration , 75 % of the appli cable Professional Growth Fee must also be paid. 3 Assumes 9unzts per semester. FINANCE CHARGES Afinance charge of 1.5%per month of the first $1,000 of unpaid balance and I% per month of unpaid balance over $1,000 is added at each billing to carry the account. Tran-

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