PRE-PROFESSIONAL
education courses; the student is advised to determine these from the catalogs of the schools of interest In general, Biola offers all of the pre-requisite courses necessary for gaining acceptance into these programs. Information on several of these programs is available in the Science office or on the Pre-Medical Advisory Committee bulletin 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 analytical and criti cal thinking skills, the ability to write clear and effective prose, oral communication skills, and experience in serving other people. They also seek students who have a breadth of knowledge 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 primary preparation for law school. At Biola, pre-law students have chosen from a variety 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 engineering curriculum at USC and
receive both the Bachelor of Science degree from Biola in Physical Science, and the Bachelor of Engineering degree from USC. Some students in this program elect to transfer to an engineering school other than USC; students inter ested in this option should contact the school of their choice no later than the beginning of their sophomore year. The student interested in this program should major in Physical 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 Communication Disorders in the Department of Communication. Coursework in this major follows the guidelines 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 studies necessary to obtain professional credentials. The Biola University Communication Disorders program is a member of the National Academy of 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 the student plans to enter.
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