PRE-PROFESSIONAL
BA/ BSdegree, but it is often advised or is the norm. Each of these areas has its own required basic science and general education courses; the student is advised to determine these from the catal ogs of the schools of interes t. In general , Biola offers all of the pre-requisite courses necessary for gaining acceptance into these programs. Informati on on several of these programs is avail able in th e Science offi ce or on the Pre-Medi cal AdvisoryCommittee bull etin board. PRE-LAW Each year a number of students come to Biola anticipat ing a career in law. Law schools are seeking students with excellent reading comprehension , strong analyti cal and criti cal thinking skills, th e ability to write clear and effec tive prose, oral communication skills, and experience in ser1~ng other people. Theyalso seek students who have a breadth of knowl edge which includes an understanding of history, human behavior, and social and political institutions. The successful completion of a challenging undergraduate pro gram and a high score in the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) is the most appropriate preparation for law school. The American Bar Association does not recommend any particular undergraduate major as p1imary preparation for law school. At Biola, pre-law students have chosen from a vari ety of majors since many law schools look for diversity in the back grounds of their students. Traditional paths to law school include majors in Business, Communication, English, History and Social Science with an emphasis in Political Science. For a Christian planning a career in the legal field, Biola 's curriculum composed of an undergraduate major, general education and a biblical studies requirement provides a solid foundation. The 30-unit biblical studies program contributes a biblical and theological framework on which to build a Christian perspective on the practice of law, especially in the areas of values and ethics. The implications of a Christian worldview are further developed in the general education curriculum which can be customized for the pre-law student. Following the recommendations of the American Bar Association , the pre-law student is urged to select ENGL 250: American Literature, PHIL 210: Introduction to Logic or PHIL 214: Introduction to Philosophy, and POSC 205: Sur vey of American Government in partial fulfillment of the General Education requirement. Additional courses can supplement preparation depending on the student's individ ual areas of interest. Further information about the LSAT or about the pre law program at Biola may be obtained in the Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education in Metzger Hall. PRE-ENGINEERING Biola 's pre-engineering program is a 3 + 2 cooperative degree completion program in which a student takes 3 years of classes at Biola, including the foundational science and mathematics courses of a typical engineering program. In addition, the student takes the Biblical studies and general education courses to meet Biola's requirements. Biola has a formal arrangement with the University of Southern Califor nia which permits the student, if qualified, to complete the
remaining 2 years of an engin eering curriculum at USC and receive both the Bachelor of Science degree fr om Biola in Physica l Science, and th e Bachelor of Engineering degree from USC. Some students in thi s program elect to transfer to an engineering school other than USC; students inter es ted in this option shoul d contact the school of their choice no late r than the beginning of their sophomore year. The swdent interested in thi s program should major in Physi cal Science with an emphasis in pre-engineering. PRE-ART THERAPY Students interested in a career in art therapy should choose the interdisciplinary pre-art therapy emphasis in the Art Department. A graduate degree in art therapy is required to obtain needed professional credentials. For fur ther information, see the Art Courses section of the catalog or contact the Art Department. PRE-SPEECH/LANGUAGE THERAPY A student wishing to prepare for a career as a speech/ language pathologist or audiologist should choose a major in Communi cation Disorders in the Department of Communication. Coursework in this maj or follows th e guidelin es of the American Speech / Language / Hearing Association, providing the student with an understanding of normal communication as well as insight into the complexi ties of communication problems. Students have the oppor tunity to begin their clinical training in the on-campus Speech/ Language Clinic which provides therapy in a care fully supervised setting. Students who complete this major are prepared for the graduate sllldies necessary to obtain professional credentials. The Biola University Communication Disorders program is a member of the National Academyof Preprofessional Pro grams in Communication Sciences and Disorders. PRE-SEMINARY Biola University provides an excellent background in undergraduate education for seminary training. The requirements in general education, Bible and major fields meet the requirements for admission into seminary. The pre-seminary student should compare the program at Biola University with the requirements of the particular seminary
..!!J
the student plans to enter. PRE-BIBLE TRANSLATION
Students interested in working in Bible translation , linguis tics or literacy with organizations such as the Wycliffe Bible Translators are able to get approved undergraduate courses in these areas taught by members of SIL and Wycliffe in the Depart ment of TESOL and Applied Linguistics. Students can take a minor in Applied Linguistics. For further information about this program students should contact the SIL office in the School of lntercultural Studies.
Made with FlippingBook flipbook maker