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fication and analysis, with guidance, of a chosen area in public organization.

Psychology A Division ofRosemead School ofPsychology

Intern ship in Politi ca l Science.... ... ... .... .... ......... ... ........... 1-s In-service training and internship experience in va rious gov­ ernment and non-government agencies and organizations. May be repeated with different section title for a maximum of eight units.

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Dean: ... .... ...................... Patricia L. Pike, Ph.D. Undergraduate Chair: ...... ....................................... Peter C. Hill, Ph.D. Professors: ...... .. ... ........... ......... Grace, Hill, Ingram, Poelst ra, Strauss Associate Professors: ... .................................. L. Hall Assistant Professors: .................. ......... Cimbora, Vazquez, Williams Objectives The psychology major provides opportunities to study a broad spectrum of issues concerning human nature and functioning from a distinctly Christian world view Since students select a psychology major for a variety of reasons, course offerings are designed to pro­ vide as much flexibility as possible There are seven courses required of all students, and we offer a choice of eight different specializations from a variety of theoretical, applied or professional areas. Students preparing for graduate study in psychology take a broad set of courses in the research and theory of psychology as well as foundational courses in applied areas. Students majoring in psychol­ ogy as a terminal degree or those preparing for the ministry or other professional areas may select from the eight different concentrations focusing on those specialties most suited to their vocational and personal goals. Admission Requirements Admissions into Biola University does not guarantee admission as a psychology major in the School of Psychology, nor permission to enrol in upper division psychology courses. The following require­ ments must be observed. ,. Completed with a minimum of a "C" (2.0) grade in each of the following courses: Introduction to Psycho logy 200; Psychol­ ogy and Christian Thought 206; Statistics with Computer Application 21 O; Biblical Studies, Foundations of Christian Thought 105; and English 110 A and B.

2 . Completed a minimum of 30 hours of General Education and Bible.

3. Accomplished an overall cumulative GPA of 2.5 in all college level work.

4 . Filing of an application as a psychology major which shall include an autobiographical essay. The application can be filed any time following the completion of the student's third semester of college work. Degree Program A Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology is offered upon completion of the university baccalaureate and major requirements. The psycho!-

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