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UNIVERSITY INFORMATION General Informal/on _________ 3 Historical Sketch The Role and Mission ofBiola University

School of Business _________ 49 Chemistry ___________ 52 Blochemlstry___________,52 Christian Educat/on_________53 Commun/cat/on___________55 Computer Sclence__________58 Educat/on____________59 Engllsh_____________60 H/story_____________61 Geography__________64 Humanities ____________ 64 lntercultura/ Studles_________65 TESOL and Applied Llngulst/cs,______67 Ma th ematlcs____________68 Modern Languages_________,69 Muslc_____________70 Nursing _____________ 73 Phllosophy____________77 Physical Education and Sports Sciences 78 Physical Science/Physics_____-_-_-_-_ -_80 Political Sc/ence__________81 Psychology ____________ 82 Social Science ___________ 83 Soclology____________83 General Studies ___________ 85 School of Continuing Studies Degree Completion Program (BOLD) __ C-1 English Language Studies Program ___ C-1 B.S. in Organizational Leadership ____ C-2 GRADUATE PROGRAMS School of Continuing Studies ______ C-4 Master of Arts in Christian Apologetics __ C-4 Master of Organizational Leadership ___ C-4 Talbot School of Theo/ogy_______T-1 General Information ________ T-1 Master ofDivinity_________T-4 Master ofArts __________ T-8 Master ofArts in Christian Education T-9 Master ofArts in Christian Ministry --- and Leadership________T-11 Master of Arts in Ministry______T-12 Certificate in Biblical Studies _____ T-13 Master ofTheology________T-13 Doctor of Education Program _____ T-15 Doctor ofMinistry Program _____ T-19 Departments and Course Descriptions __ T-21 Independent Studies ________ T-32 Talbot Graduate Student Awards____T-35 Rosemead School of Psychology ____ R-1 School of /ntercultura/ Studies _____ l-1 School ofArts and Sciences ______ E-1 Appendix A-1 Index

International Student Services Disabled Services Counseling Services Career Services Learning Assistance Services Appeals and Grievances Special Programs_________,28 Biola Israel (IS) Biola Baja Marine Studies (BAJA) Biola England Semester (BES) Au Sable Institute of Environmental Studies (AS!) Focus on the Family Institute Christian College Coalition Off-Campus Programs

The Objectives of the University Accreditation and Affiliations Doctrinal Statement The Community of La Mirada The Biola University Campus Library Media Center Bookstore/ Computer Store

Financial lnformatlon_________,8 Admission, Registration and Graduation Requirements Admission/Registration Requirements __ 15 Undergraduate/ Graduate Programs Re-Admission Admission oflnternational Students and Resident Aliens Veterans Pre-Registration Registration Withdrawal Attendance Grades Auditors Academic Load Classification of Students Numbering of Courses Transcript Request Extracurricular Activities Degrees Offered Undergraduate Programs Graduation Requlrements______21 Requirements for All Baccalaureate Degrees Requirements for All Graduate Degrees Commencement Summaryof University Enrollment Fall Semester 1996 Summary ofUniversity Graduating Class 1996-97 Academic Year Graduation Rate Disclosure Academic and Behavioral Standards ____ ,23 Statement of Satisfactory Academic Progress Academic Probation Appeals Academic Integrity Community Agreements Student Servlces__________.25 Residence Life

American Studies (ASP) China Studies Program

Latin American Studies (LAS) Los Angeles Film Institute (LAF) Oxford Summer School Program Middle East Studies Program (MES) Russian Studies Program (RSP) Overseas Student Exchange Program

Bio la English Study Tour Program of !SE Summer Institute of Linguistics at Biola Summer Session Summer Studies for High School Students Interterm ArmyROTC Air Force ROTC Undergraduate Programs ________ 33 High School Record Admission Procedure Notification Transfer Students General Education Options for Transfer Students Advanced Placement Program College Level Examination Program

Challenging a Course Academic Standards Philosophy of General Education Biblical Studies and Theology Requirement Arts and Sciences Requirement

Torrey Honors Institute ________ 38 Pre-Professional Programs _______ ,40 Student Activities __________ ,42 Devotional Life Student Government Student Missionary Union Athletics Student Publications Forensics Student Ministry UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Art ______________43 Biblical Studies 45 Biblical languages 46 Biological Science 47

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

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G EN ER AL •i@il•i;HfflilC•i@• Carrying on a tradition of educational excellence that dates back over 80 years, Biola University now encompasses: the School of Arts and Sciences, Talbot School of Theology, Rosemead School of Psychology, the School of Intercultural Studies, the School ofBusiness, and the School of Continuing Studies. Offering three baccalaureate degrees in 24 majors, 13 masters and six doctoral degrees, Biola's commitment to academic excellence is firmly rooted in its adherence to an in depth, knowledgeable and living Christianity. Each year, over 3,000 students find Biola's unique blend of faith and learning conducive to their academic and vocational goals. HISTORICAL SKETCH The cornerstone of the original Bible Institute building in Los Angeles was laid on May 31, 1913, 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 by Lyman Stewart, president of the Institute and co-founder of the Union Oil Company, these words capture the vision ofBiola's founders. Stewart, together with T.C. Hor ton, initiated the Bible Institute, with the first permanent orga nization taking shape in 1908. By 1912, the school had grown sufficiently in its outreach and constituency to call R.A Torrey, a leader in the field of Christian education, as the first dean. The next eight decades have witnessed tremendous growth in the development and outreach of the school. Under the lead ership ofDr. Louis T. Talbot, president from 1932 to 1952, the Bible Institute program became a four-year course, leading to degrees in theology, Christian education, and sacred music. The School of Missionary 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 by the growing student body and the enlarged curriculum prompted the purchase ofa 7:'>-acre site in La Mirada. Biola moved to the new site in 1959. 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's sixth president In 1977, the graduate programs of Rosemead Graduate School of Professional Psychology 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 of Dr. J. Richard Chase, Biola Col lege became Biola University on July 1, 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.

Talbot Theological Seminary became Talbot School of The ology in the fall of 1983 as a result of the merger between the appropriate undergraduate and graduate level programs. The Board approved the establishment of the School of Business in 1993, and the School ofContinuing 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 preparatory programs lead to service in church-related vocations and the many other vocations and professions embraced by the present curricula. In addition, the University is a Christian institution of higher education without any denominational affiliation. From an institute to a university, Biola's cornerstone has remained the same: commitment to Jesus Christ, the inerrancy of Scripture and biblical Christianity (within an evangelical Protestant framework), as well as to the spiritual, 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<entered educa tion, scholarship, and service - equipping men and women in mind and character to impact the world for the LordJesus Christ 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 live and work with integrity, diligence, humility, and spiritual dis cernment We expect our graduates to enter families, com munities, and careers to serve as leaders, role models, and competent professionals in their respective fields. F.duauion. Our mission focuses on teaching and learning. Our goals are inspirational teaching from faculty who exhibitjoy 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 service 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 dialogue 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. lmpad. 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-

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profession, with all programs having the potential of preparing students for Christian ministries. b. One who is thoroughly prepared for graduate study in those programs where graduate degrees are offered. 3. Knowledgeable 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 fields of interest 4. Able through his vocation, church and community to make distinctive contributions to mankind and to enhance the spiritual 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 awholesome 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 (1980) , the Association of Theological Schools (1977), the National Association of Schools of Music (1970), the State of California Board of Registered Nursing (1966), the National League for Nursing (1972), and the California Commission

tion, and practical internships. Members of the faculty, staff, board of trustees, alumni and students all contribute in sub stantive ways to societal and church needs. Character. Strength of character is our trusL Members of the faculty, 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 commitrnenL 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, society, and the cause ofworld 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 excellence 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. Knowledgeable 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. Broadly educated 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: (1.) 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 exercise faith. c. One who can communicate and defend his* ideas on the basis of evidence. d. One who has a welkonceived 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

for Teacher Preparation and Licensing (1960) . Nott: Daus in ( ) reflect the initial appr(!l)al datt.

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, International; Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs; Association of College Unions Interna tional; American Association of Higher Education; Association oflndependent California Colleges and Universities; California Association of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation; Cal ifornia Council on the Education ofTeachers; Otoral Conduc tors' Guild (California); Coalition for Christian Colleges and Universities; 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 Intercollegiate Athletics; Western 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 yet theologically conservative, the Articles of Incorporation 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 Himself, 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 historical facts. They are without error or defect of any kind. There is one God, eternally existing and manifesting Himself to us in three Persons - Father, Son and Holy Spirit Our Lord Jesus was supernaturally conceived by 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 exactly 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. "ln Him dwelleth all the fullness of the Godhead bodily." All the words that He spoke during His earthly 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.

By His death on the cross, the Lord Jesus made a perfect atonement for sin, by which the wrath of God against sinners is appeased and a ground furnished upon which God can deal in mercy with sinners. He redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse in our place. He who Himself was absolutely without sin was made to be sin on our behalf that we might become the righteousness ofGod in Him. The LordJesus is com ing again to his earth, personally, bodily, and visibly. The return of our Lord is the blessed hope of the believer, and in it God's purposes ofgrace toward mankind will find their consummation. The Holy Spirit is a person, and is possessed of all the dis tinctively divine attributes. He is God. Man was created in the image of God, after His 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 lost, 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 Kingdom of God until theyare born again of the HolySpirit. Men are justified on the simple and single ground of the shed blood of Christ and upon the simple and single condi tion of faith in Him who shed the blood, and are born again by the qui ckening, renewing, cleansing work of the Holy Spirit, through the instrumentality of the Word of God. All those who receive Jesus Otrist as their Savior and their Lord, and who confess Him as such before their fellow men, become children of God and receive eternal life. Theybecome heirs of God and joint-heirs with Jesus Christ At death their spirits depart to be with Christ in conscious blessedness, and at the Second Coming of Otrist their bodies shall be raised and transformed into the likeness of the body of His glory. All those who persistently reject Jesus Otrist in the present life shall be raised from the dead and throughout eternity exist in the state of conscious, unutterable, endless torment and anguish. The Oturch consists of all those who, in this present dispen sation, truly believe in Jesus Otrist It is the body and bride of Christ, which Otrist 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 only 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 dodrinal. stallmnu, pr,smtt.d hm as originally conaiva-.1 /Jj tht foundm of tht orgrmizaluni, has betn and amtinuts ta~ tht stalld thevwgir.al posiiiuri of Bio/a l.Jnivmil'j. Whm "man" is used, ref ming ta tht human raa, it incluius both gmders. In addition, the folurwing o:planatory ndts indicalt tht 0Tgll1lization'sunderstanding and uadiing posiiiuri on arlain poims whim andd ~ suhjea ta vanous inJerfm'Jalions: The Scriptures are to be interpreted according to dispensa tional distinctives with the conviction that the return of the Lord for His Church will be premillennial, before the Tribulation, and that the Millennium is to be the last of the dispensations. The existence of the Creation is not explainable apart from the roles of God as the sovereign creator and sustainer of the en tire natural realm. Concepts such as theistic or threshold evolution do not adequatelyexplain creation.

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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 many other business establishmenl5. 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. Cultural and research opportunities abound in the area. Several major universities and libraries are within easy driving distance of La Mirada including the University of California, Los Angeles; the University of Southern California; the University of California, Irvine; and several other state and private 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 south west is the Santa Ana Freeway (Freeway 1-5) . Students coming to the campus by automobile should fol low these directions to the main entrance 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. ■ Coming from the southeast, leave the Santa Ana Freeway at Valley View and travel north to Rosecrans, then tum right on Rosecrans to Biola Ave., then tum north on Biola Ave. ■ Coming from the east via San Bernardino Freeway (10) turn south on the Orange Freeway (57) to Imperial Highway and travel west on Imperial Highway (approxi mately nine miles) to Biola Ave., tum south on Biola Ave. The campus consists of 95 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, housing nearly 1,500 students in a fine variety of living quar ters. These include traditional residence halls, fully indepen dent apartments, and special housing for both married stu dents and graduate students. The rest of the buildings house classrooms, laboratories, auditoriums, offices and students services. Highlights of the buildings include Soubirou Hall, containing specialized classrooms for nursing instruction; Lansing Auditorium, a 450-seat concert hall with a fine pipe organ and excellent acoustics; the Rose of Sharon Chapel, a small chapel exclusively reserved for silent prayer and medi tation; a gymnasium-swimming complex with a short-course Olympic pool; and a new production center for the Radio/1V/ Film program.

Though there may be many fillings of the Holy Spirit, there is only one baptism which occurs at the time of regen eration. The gifts of the Spirit are given to believers accord ing to the Will of God for the purpose of building up the Church. During the foundational era of the Church (i.e., the time of Christ and the Apostles) God gave special mani festations of the overtly supernatural and miraculous gifts (e.g., tongues, healings, miracles) as "signs" that witness to the validity of those bearing new canonical revelation (c.f. 2 Cor. 12:12; Heb. 2:3-4) . Beyond the foundational era, God in His sovereignty may grant any spiritual gift and work miraculously for the benefit of His Church at any time. The Bible is clear in its teaching on the sanctity of human life. Life begins at conception. We abhor the destruction of innocent life through abortion-on-demand. Confession before men is viewed as tangible 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 carefully the understanding and per sonal convictions of employment applicants on these points as well 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 academically credible, theologically orthodox and practically relevant Whether engaged in a critical discussion of the text, or a theological debate about a particular doctrine, the discussion must finally come to the meaning for life today. Though faculty members in this department share a commi~ ment to the convictions reflected in the University doctrinal state ment, they reflect a healthy diversity 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. CHAPEL University chapels and conferences are intended to bring the Biola community together regularly for worship, spiritual nurture and education regarding relevant issues facing us in our lives. The overall program brings a unique distinction to the ethos of Biola as a Christian university. Due to the cen tral and significant nature of that ethos, attendance at chapel is required of all students.

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tapes, CDs, laser discs and films are open to use, as well as the latest presentation equipment and a presentation preparation lab. These physical resources are available at no charge. The Media Center is also available to work directly with faculty and students so that they will have the information and the training to create optimized presentations. The art of quality communi cation is also furthered by the Media Center's basic research. Quantifiable investigations, informal feedback from faculty and students, and dialogue with outside educational experts are synthesized to create new presentation tools and methods. THE ROLE OF MICROCOMPUTERS IN THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS OF THE UNIVERSITY Biola University believes that the computer is an increas ingly valuable tool and that one of our educational goals should be to prepare students for a world in which the com puter will continue to play a significant role. Accordingly, it is our desire to integrate computer use into the university curriculum. Thus, the University provides access to computers for every student and requires their use in freshman English. It is the intent of the University, over time, to require the use of these computers over awide spectrum of the curriculum. This priority is further supported through computerized and media-rich classrooms which allow faculty to take advan tage of these emerging technologies in their class presenta 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 connections. All buildings on campus are connected through a local-area net work supported by high-speed fiber-optic cable. Many services are available through this network. A computerized campus bulletin board system affords all members of the Biola com munity the opportunity to share their ideas, exchange com puter tips and even get course information from their instruc tors. A high-speed Internet connection facilitates research, the exchange of scholarly information and allows electronic mail to be exchanged with individuals all over the world. BOOKSTORE The Biola Bookstore is open Monday through Saturday for the convenience of the students, faculty, staff and public. All required textbooks, as well as general books and supplies, are available. The Bookstore has a large selection of Christ ian books and offers Bibles in a variety of styles and bindings. During school breaks and vacations the Bookstore has short ened hours. Please call (562) 90~883 for information. Computer Store Located within the Bookstore, the Computer Store is designed to meet the computing needs of the academic com munity, offering computers, 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 bookstore. For store hours and more information, call (562) 90~884.

On the eastern side of the campus lie the athletic fields. Included are a crushed-brick, quarter-mile track; an excel lent baseball diamond; a soccer field ; and lighted tennis courts. In addition to more than 15 acres of recreational facilities on campus, there are off-campus facilities in the 105-acre La Mirada Regional Park, just across La Mirada Boulevard from the Biola campus. THE LIBRARY The Rose Memorial Library serves Biola University as the central library facility on campus, supporting the needs of all the undergraduate and graduate programs with extensive resources and a wide variety of services. In addition to more than 250,000 books, the library cur rently subscribes to more than 1,100 periodical titles, with a number of bound journal back files dating from the nine teenth century. More than 1,000 periodical titles are avail able full-text on-line. The collection reflects Biola's enthusi asm and scholarly interest in Bible history and translation, the historical roots of fundamentalism and evangelical Chris tianity, and the worldwide witness of Christian missions. Auxiliary collections embrace extensive microform resources; selected Bible study tools in Braille; comprehensive pamphlet files including maps, charts, mission resources, and a wide variety of topics in the liberal arts; and special holdings of text and curriculum resources appropriate to teacher education. To facilitate study and the use of library resources, the Rose Memorial Library provides access to its holdings by SCROLL, the on-line public access catalog and circulation sys tem, and over 70 on-line databases are available on a local area network. Library automation reflects the University's commit ment to providing quality service and expanding resources through the electronic exchange of ideas. In addition, copy machines, coin-operated typewriters, microform readers and reader-printers facilitate resource use. Study tables and indi vidual carrels can accommodate approximately 350 patrons. Library services offer trained reference help at all times, with special effort made to relate students and faculty to other impor tant library resources of the southern California area, the nation, and throughout the world. Reciprocal borrowing privileges are available for undergraduate and graduate students to access the impressive resources at California State University at Fullerton and Dominguez Hills. Traditional interlibrary loan services are available. In-house and network computer services help Biola scholars to access the Internet and international bibliographical databases through OCLC First Search and lnfotrac. Six professional librarians, supported by a well qualified paraprofessional staff and many student assistants, comprise a library work force dedicated to service more than 70 hours per week during the regular semester with adjusted sched ules of service available year round. MEDIA CENTER The University Media Center offers a variety of audio-visual tools and methods to enhance the quality of communication by faculty and students. Among these methods are the Media Center's physical resources. Thousands of computer indexed

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BIOLA UNIVERSITY TUITION INFORMATION 1998-99

Summtr Sruion

Smztstn AuditFt.t Ptr Unit•

[n/erterm

1998

1999

Cost

Smztstn Tuitiun

Annual Tuition

Ptr Unit

Ptr Uni t

School/Degree/Program

(12-18 units)

(1-11 , 19+)

Unde,vraduate TaiUon (including A.S. fee)

$277

$7,607

$15,214

S634

English Language Studies (102-109) -No coune may be audited. Special Student Tuition (non-<legree seeking) Undergraduate Special Students 7,607 15,214

277

634

Continuing Studies Adult Degree Program

359 327

English Language Institute (100-102) - No coune may be audited.

Graduate Tuition (including A.S. fee) School ofArts and Sciences & Graduatt Special Students (post baccalaureate except Rosemead)

327 327

School ofContinuing Studus

School of Intercultural Studus (including A.S. fee) Master's Programs and specials

327 634 634

634 634

Doctor of Education Doctor of Missiology

Ta/hot School ofTheowgy (including A.S. fee) Master's Programs and specials

327 634

634

Doctor of Education Doctor of Ministry

902/course

902/ coune

902/course

902/coune

Rosemead School ofPsychowgy (including A.S. fee) Master of Arts and specials

(9-16 units)

(l.S, 17+ units)

(9-16 units)

7,931 7,931 7,931

15 ,862 15,862 15,862

661 661 661

Doctorof Philosophy Doctor of Psychology

• Smztstn Audil Fu charged regardlru of credit cour.it load.

MEAL PLAN

Biola University seeks to provide a quality education for all its students at the most reasonable cost possible. ru a pri vate, non-profit institution, Biola University receives no sup port from taxes or other public funds. Tuition paid by the students does not cover the costs of providing a quality edu cation. Consequently, every student who attends Biota Uni versity receives a substantial 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 Biota University are shown in the following schedules. The University reserves the right to change all student charges, modify its services, or change its programs of study should economic conditions, curriculum revisions or national emergency make it necessary to do so. APPLICATION FEE An application fee of $35 must accompany each applica tion. This fee is non-refundable. Applications for spring received after January I, or for fall received after June I must be accompanied by a fee of $45 rather than $35. ROOM Per year in residence hall ............. .................$2,410-$2,770 Per semester ......................................... .... ......$1,205-$1,385

Meal Tickets (required for all undergraduate resident students) Per year ............ ... ........................ ...... ..............$1 ,956-$2,528 Per semester ......... ......................................... ....$97S-$ l ,264 APARTMENT RENT One-bedroom, unfurnished (family housing up to 3people) $650/ month, all utilities included Two-bedroom, furnished (single students) $300/ person/ month, all utilities included, based on four-person occupancy Apartment rents are NOT billtd to students ' accounts, they aTI! due stparattly tht first of each monlh. GENERAL FEES (In addition to tuition, only as applicable to the individ- ual student.) *Enrollment Deposit (non-refundable) Undergraduate ......................... .. ... ............... ............$100.00 Graduate Psychology.................................................. 100.00 All other programs .......... .......... ......... ...... .... ................50.00 *Upon notia of acceptana, an enrollment deposit is required. This amount is applii:ablt toward the total expenses during the stu dent's last semtSter of enrollment, but is f arf eiwl. if the applicant fails to report for the semtSterfor which appliroiion was made.

FINANCIAL INFORMA Tl □N

Doctor of Ministry Program Enrollment Deposit per course

Room Reservation Deposit .. ....................... .............$100.00 Readmission Application Fee ................... ...................10.00 Biola English Placement Exam make-up late fee .......15.00 Biola English Placement Exam (English Language Studies Program students only) Challenge .......... 25.00 Late Registration - Any time after scheduled registration ......... ... ........................... ....45.00 Late Pre-registration - Any time after scheduled pre-registration but before end of semester .......... ................... ......20.00 Special Registration Fee................ .............. ..... ............35.00 Change of Class Schedule (Add/ Drop) .. ....... .. ... ........ .5.00 Late Change of Class Schedule ....... ... ... ........ ...... ..... ...15.00 Diploma Fee ..... ............................................................40.00 Cap and Gown Fee Undergraduate .. ........... ........................................ .20.00 Graduate.... .......................... ............. ............. .. .......35.00 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 Graduation Petition Late Fee .............................. ... ...100.00 Health Insurance Plan** Fall estimate ...... .... ............ .......... ... .... .......... .... ....179.00 Spring estimate ......................... ..... ....... ..... .... .. ....179.00 **&quired of all students taking seven units or more unless a "proof of insurana card" is fil.td al the time of registralwn. Addi tional sports insurana cuueragt is required of all students participat ing in intercollegiate sports al aprtmium of $150.00 per year. SPECIAL FEES - UNDERGRADUATE There are special fees for specific 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) .... .............. .....14.50 Nursing Activity Fee (per year) ......... ...... ....... .............15.00 Nursing Skills Lab Fee (Level I only) ...... ......... ..........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 Leaming (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

(non-refundable) .......... .............. .......... ....... ..... .$100.00 Late Enrollment Fee .......... .... ..... ........... ................... .100.00 Late Project Fee................... ..... ... ................ .................50.00 Dissertation Fee ............ ..... ... ...... .. ............. ....... ......... .902.00 Graduate Psychology Program Admissions Personal Interview Fee (non-refundable) ............ .... ......... .. .......... .... ... .....$75.00 Professional 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) (optional )... .......... ........20.00 Microfilming/ Indexing (one copyrequired) Doctoral dissertation ... .. ... ...... ........... ... ... .. ......... ...55.00 Master 's thesis .... .. .. .... ................................. ........ ... 15.00 Copyright - dissertation or thesis (optional) Doctoral Dissertation ......................... ..... .............. .35.00 Master 'sThesis ... ......... ...... ..... ... ........ .................... .30.00

MUSIC FEES

Private Study Per Unit One unit guarantees a minimum of 13 one half-hour lessons for the semester. In some cases up to I5 lessons may be possible. Fee includes 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 foUowing organs: a 26-rank, three- manual Schantz pipe organ; a two-manual Rogers llO elec tronic organ; and a two two-manual Rogers 75 electronic organ. TYPICAL COSTS The combination of tuition, fees and associated expenses at Biola University is sufficiently high that it is nec=uy for students to carefully calculate their financial resources and costs. The fo~

FINANCIAL INFDRMATIDN

lowing estimated student budget reflects the average cost to full- time students for the 1997-98 academic year (nine month) : Undergraduate With On Off Parents Campus Campus Tuition &Fees $15,214 $15,214 $15,214 Room &Board 2,484 5,298 6,138 Books &Supplies 648 648 648 Personal/Misc. 1,485 1,215 1,611 Transportation 693 549 801 TOTAL $20,524 $22,924 $24,412

room and board, class fees and vehicle registration less con- firmed financial aid plus 100% of insurance charges. No finance charges are assessed. Plan 3 - Adown payment as described in PLAN 2 with the remaining balance in three payments (October-December or March-May). Afinance charge of 1.5% per month of the first $1,000 of unpaid balance and 1%per month of unpaid balance over $1,000 is added at each billing to carry the account All pay- ments are due in the Student Accounting Office on or before the 15th of the month as indicated in the billing summary. DOWN PAYMENT Minimum down payments 1 are calculated according to the following schedule: Master's &Special Undergraduate I Programs3

10 I

Graduate: Master's Programs and Specials (Based on 9units With On

Off

per semester)

Parents $5,886

Campus $5,886

Tuition &Fees Room &Board Books &Supplies Personal/Misc. Transportation

2,484

5,298

6,138

$3,355 $1,766 100%

$6,154 $4,564 100%

On Campus Off Campus 1-3 units

648

1,611

1,485

1,215

801

693

549

4-6 units

75% 60%

TOTAL

$11,196

$13,596

$15,084

7 units and above

Doctoral - Ed.O. and O.Miss. (Based on 12 units With

Off

Graduate Psychology2

per semester)

Parents $15,214

Campus $15,214

Ed.D.&D.Miss.3

Tuition &Fees Room &Board Books &Supplies

On Campus Off Campus

$5,013 $3,424 100% 75%

$7,935 $5,948 100%

2,484

5,298

6,138

648

1-3 units 4-6 units

1,485

1,215

1,611

Personal/Misc. Transportation TOTAL Graduate Psychology Tuition & Fees Interterm (1st year) Prof. Growth Fee Room &Board Books & Supplies* Personal/ Misc. Transportation** TOTAL

693

549

801

7 units and above 4 units and above

60%

$24,412

$20,524

$22,924

75%

Notes 1 Down paymenu indudt lhL amounLs shown on this schtdu/e plus lhL apphmlk pmtnu,gr.s fur da.is f m and vthidt rtgislralion. CJiaws fur iruurana mu.st ht paid in full al lhL timt ofrtgislraJwn. 2 Dawn paymtnts in the Graduate Psychology program indudt the amounLs shown on this schtdult plus the applicablt perarnagts fur class fees and vthidt rtgislralion. Chargts fur insurance must ht paid in full al the limt of registration. At the limt of registration, 75 % of the applicablt Professional Growth Ftt must also ht paid. 3 A.uumtS 9units per StmtSltr. FINANCE CHARGES Afinance charge of 1.5% per month of the first $1 ,000 of unpaid balance and 1% per month of unpaid balance over $1,000 is added at each billing to carry the account Tran- scripts (official and unofficial) are withheld if a student has an outstanding obligation to the University or is in default on any government based loans. All payments to a student's account after enrollment should be addressed as follows: Accounting Department Biola University 13800 Biola Avenue La Mirada, CA 90639-0001 In addition , to insure timely processing, the student name and ID number must be clearly noted on all payments.

Off

With

Campus

Parents

Campus

$15,862

661

1,000 2,484

1,000 5,298

1,000 6,138

648

l,6ll

1,485

1,215

801

693

549

$26,721

$22,833

$25,233

*$750 for first year students **Maybe 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 - Adown payment at the time of registration with payment of any remaining balance by the first payment due date (October 15- fall semester; March 15 - spring semes- ter). Down payments include 60% of the balance of tuition,

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