EIGHTY YEARS OF EXCELLENCE
CATALOG
TABLE OF CONTENTS - UNIVERSI1Y INFORMATION General Information: . I Historical Sketch Standards and Doctrinal Statement Objectives Accreditation Campus
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM Admission, Registration and Graduation Requirements
GRADUATE PROGRAMS* Talbot School of Theology: . . . G-1 Biblical and Theological Studies Christian Education Ministry Prerequisite Track Missions Marriage and Fami ly Ministries
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Student Activities
Description of Courses: Undergraduate Curriculum Art
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Master of Theology Doctor of Ministry Doctor of Education Institute of Theological Studies
..... 21 Biblical Studies and Theology ..... 22 Biochemistry . .. ............. 27 Biological Science Business Administration . Chemistry .
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Financial Information:
Tuition and Fees Payment Options Refunds Financial Aid
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School of Intercultural Studies:
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Intercultural Studies Missions Doctor of Missiology Doctor of Education
Christian Education Communication . . Education . . . . English Foreign Languages
Academic Standards: . . . . . . . . . . .. 9 Statement of Satisfactory Academic Progress Student Services: ......... . . . . . . . 9 Counsel ing Services Commuter Students Learning Skills Residence Halls Health Center Career Development Placement Ethnic/International Student Relations Food Service Bookstore
.. . 34 ... 36 General Studies ........ . . . . .. 56 History and Geography . . 38 Humanities . . .. ... .. ... 40 Intercultural Studies . .. ....... . 40 Mathematical and Computer Science 42 Music . 44 Nursing .. . . . .. .. . . ... 46 Philosophy ... 49 Physical Education and Athletics ... 50 Phys ical Science. . . ....... 51 Political Science . . . . . . . . . . .. 53 Psychology . . . .. 54 Sociology . . . .. 55 Social Science ..... 56
School of Arts and Sciences: ...... G-38 Christ ian School Administration Education Music
Rosemead School of Psychology: ... G-43 Clinical Psychology
Appendix
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Board of Reference . I Board of Trustees .... . . .. .. .. .. . . I Administration . .. . I University Faculty .. ... . . . . . .. . .. II Maps ..... VI Academic Calendar . . . ..... VIII Index . . . . . IX
Special Programs:
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Summer School Interterm Study Abroad ROTC
Admission Forms Undergraduate Program
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General Universi ty Admission, Registration and Requirements: .... 13 Admission Registration Grades Graduation Requirements Degrees Offered Un iversity Enrollment and Graduation Statistics
*Pages in the graduate section of the catalog use the prefix "G" and are numbered independently from the undergraduate section.
THE ROLE OF MICROCOMPUTERS IN THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS OF THE UNIVERSI1Y Biola University believes that the microcomputer is an increas ingly valuable tool and that one of our educational goals should be to prepare students for a world in which the computer wi ll continue to play a significant role. Accordingly, it isour desire to integratecomputer usage into the university curriculum. Thus, the University provides access to Maci ntosh microcomputers fo r every student and requires their use in freshman English. It is the intent of the University, over time , to require the use of these microcomputers over a wide spectrum of the curriculum. The micro computer of choice at Biola University is the Macintosh. The computer center and Macintosh labs located across the campus help provide the necessary microcomputer access for students. Add,i -
tionally, many students have chosen to acquire their own Mac intosh. This microcomputer, along with a variety of software and hardware accessories , is available for purchase on campus at very attractive prices for fulltime students. Complete details are provided to all interested students. Because of the cooperative relationship between Biola University and Apple Computer Inc., the University has access to technological innova tions , seminars, technical expertise and on- line telecommunications with other universities across the nation. In addition, Biola University is involved as a test si te for the evaluation and development of innovations from Apple Computer, Inc.
GENERAL INFORMATION 1111111 in biblical studies and theology, in the liberal arts and sciences, and in selected applied and professional fields. It is to be Christian in the sense that the biblical Christian world view serves as the all-encompassing framework and integrating basis for the entire content and conduct of the institution. It is to be a university in the full traditional meaning of the term, with knowledge and understanding being generated and disseminated, with students and faculty continually developing to high levels their cognitive and affective potential, and with society being served beneficially thereby. In combining the two terms, Christian and university, considerable emphasis is placed upon the scholarly integra tion of biblical faith with all of the fields of learning, and also upon the practical interrelationships and interdependencies of faith , learning and living as theyare developed throughout the curriculum, the co curriculum and the life-style.
C arrying on a tradition of educational excellence that dates back 79 years, Biola University now encompasses four schools: The School of Arts and Sciences, Rosemead School of Psychology, Talbot School of Theology, and the School of lntercultural Studies. Offering three baccalaureate degrees in 22 majors, 13 masters and five doctoral degrees, Biola 's commitment to academic excellence is firmly rooted in its adherence to an indepth, knowledgeable and alive Chris tianity. Each year, over 3000 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 - and the future university- 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, class or creed will ever be welcome to its privileges. Spoken by Lyman Stewart, president of the Institute and co-founder of the Union Oil Company, the words captured the vision of Biola's founders. Stewart, together with T. C. Horton, had initiated the Bible Institute, with the first permanent organization taking shape in 1908. By 1912, the school had grown in its outreach and constituency sufficiently to call R A. Torrey, a leader in the field of Christian education, as the first dean. · The next seven decades have witnessed tremendous growth in the development and outreach of the school. Under the leadership of Dr. 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 program. 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 accredita tion. 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 of a seventy-five acre site in La Mirada. Biola moved to the new site in 1959. Dr. Sutherland retired as president in 1970, but continues to lend leadership as a member of Biola's Board of Trustees. That same year, Dr. J. Richard Chase became Biola's sixth president. In the fall of 1981, the undergraduate programs in psychology were merged with Rosemead's graduate programs, forming the present Rosemead School of Psychology. Dr. Clyde Cook became the seventh president of Biola on June 1, 1982. Under his leadership, the School of lntercultural Studies was instituted as part of the university, beginning in the fall of 1983. Talbot School of Theology also began in the fall of 1983 as the result of a merger between appropriate undergraduate programs and the graduate programs of Talbot Theological Seminary. 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 both church related vocations and the many other vocations and professions em braced by the present curricula. In addition , the university is a Chris tian institution of higher education without anydenominational affili ation. From an institute to a university, Biola 's real cornerstone has remained the same: commitment to Jesus Christ and biblical Christian ity (within the evangelical Protestant framework) as well as to the spiritual , academic and holistic growth of those w_ho are personally committed to Him. THE MISSION OF BIOLA UNIVERSI1Y The mission of Biola University is to be a Christian university, providing education at the baccalaureate and post-baccalaureate levels
The mission of the university is to produce graduates who are (a) competent in their fields of study, (b) knowledgeable in biblical studies, and (c) earnest Christians equipped to serve the Christian community and society at large. An expanded version of this statement is printed in the catalog, for the institution as a whole and also for some of the specific programs. There are two additional "products" of the university, both of which are to be viewed as outgrowths of the task of producing graduates of its baccalaureate and post-baccalaureate programs and not as separate from it. One consists of the scholarly contributions to knowledge and understanding which are generated by students and faculty in the disciplines and in integration with the biblical Christian world view. The other consists of public services as students, faculty and staff make their professional and personal expertise available to the Christian community and to society at large throughout the world. In brief, the mission of Biola University is to equip Christians to impact the world for Jesus Christ, primarily through the ongoing lives of its graduates but also through the in-service work of its present students, faculty and staff DOCTRINAL STATEMENT Inasmuch as the university is interdenominational and yet theologi cally 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 Testa ments, is the Word of God, a supernaturally given revelation 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 lineal 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 crucifixion showed Himself to be alive to His disciples, appearing unto them by the space of forty 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 worshipped as God by angels and man. "In 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
EJIIIII GENERAL INFORMATION the words of Jesus Christ the words of all other teachers must be tested. The Lord Jesus became in ~ery respect a real man, possessed of all the essential characteristics of human nature.
Biola University does not necessarily deny employment to persons merely for lack of firm personal convictions on any teaching position in these explanatory notes. How~er, Biola University does weigh care fullythe understanding and personal convictions of employment appli cants on these points as well as the nature of their prospective work assignments, in determining their suitability for employment. TEACHING BIBLICAL STUDIES Teaching biblical studies for academic credit at Biola University is a complex situation. Amajor goal of all teaching is for the student to gain knowledge and understanding of the subject matter as weH as familiarity wi th the methodology of the freld. Such a goal rs of importance here. The Scriptures, how~er, are considered more than academic subject matter. They are the Word of God written for the purpose of r~ealing God and His actions with the desire of bringing people to harmonywith Him. Our acceptance of the divine nature and intent of Scripture gives ultimate meaning and direction to all studies relating to the Scriptures. Entailed in the furtherance of the divine intent of Scripture are many facets of study ranging from the practical procedures for the propagation of the Christian faith to the highly technical dimensions of critical biblical studies and philosophical theology. Throughout this diversity of endeavors and the wide variety of gifts and skills employed, however, all participants are finally engaged in a common task which maybe summarily stated as the understand ing, acceptance and propagation of the biblical faith. . THE STANDARDS OF BIOLA UNIVERSI1Y Biola University has long recognized a value in maintaining certain behavioral standards that contribute to the atmosphere on campus, foster fellowship with a wide range of Christians and, in many in stances, assist in strengthening our Christian testimonyto our commu nity. In this light, Biola University asks both its students and employees to be supportive of this behavioral standard. This institution is for earnest Christians who are sensitive to the many principles of Christian living that are found in the Bible. The institution also states certain specific guidelines for the conduct of faculty, staff and students. Although such regulations are not the basis of our standing in Christ, and are not a necessary consequence of it, they can strengthen the life and testimony of both the individual and the institution. To this end, Biola expects its faculty, staff and students to refrain from the use of alcoholic beverages and tobacco and from gambling and dancing. Further, Biola, though appreciating the rich contribution of the arts to mankind, deplores morally degrading elements when~er they are found in the theatre, the entertainment media and literature; Biolans are expected to abstain from all aspects of such that morally degrade. Biola University does not presume to be a censoring agency for all activities; it does , how~er, expect tangible ~idence of maturing Christian convictions and discerning judgment. Biola reserves the right to dismiss a student who , in its judgment, does not conform either to the stated regulations governing student conduct or to the expressed principles, policies and programs of the university. These standards apply to the student while he is enrolled in any of the schools or programs of the university including summers and vacations , on campus and off campus. THE OBJECTIVES OF THE UNIVERSI1Y Biola University seeks to instruct Christian men and women in order to produce graduates who are: 1. 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 programs, the inten tion of the university is to seek to produce a graduate who is: 1. Broadly educated in the arts and sciences with a biblical perspec tive as the foundation.
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 of God in Him. The Lord Jesus is coming again to this earth, personally, bodily, and visibly, The return of our Lord is the blessed hope of the beli~er, and in it God's purposes of grace toward mankind will find their consummation_ The Holy Spirit is a person, and is possessed of all the drstmctrvely 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 LordJesus 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 ttirough their trespasses and sins. They cannot see, nor enter the kingdom of God until they are born again of the Holy Spirit. Men are justified on the simple and single ground of the shed blood of Christ and upon the simple and single condition of faith in Him who shed the blood, and are born again by the quickening, renewing, cleansing work of the Holy Spirit, through the instrumentality of 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 Christ in conscious blessedness, and at the second coming of Christ their bodies shall be raised and transformed into the likeness of the body of His glory . All those who persistently reject Jesus Christ in the present life shall be raised from the dead and throughout eternity exist in a state of conscious, unutterable, endless torment and anguish. . The Church consists of all those who, in this present dispensation , truly beli~e on 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 onlyso far as God suffers him to do so. He shall ultimately be cast into the lake of fire and brimstone and shall be tormented day and night for~er. NOTE: This doctrinal statement, presented here as originally con ceived by the founders of the organization, has been and continues to be the stated theological position of Biola University In addition, the following explanatory notes indicate the organization's understanding and teaching position on certain points which could be subject to various interpretations. The Scriptures are to be interpreted according to dispensational · 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 entire natural realm. Concepts such as theistic or threshold ~olution do not adequately explain creation. Though there may be many fillings of the Holy Spirit, there is only one baptism which occurs at the time of regeneration. God gives His gifts to His people, in His sovereignty and not on demand. The charismatic manifestations (e.g., tongues and healing) had special significance during the r~elatory period of the New Testa ment apostolic era and are not at all a necessary special work of the Holy Spirit today. Confession before men is viewed as a tangible fruit of salvation and not as a qualifying condition for salvation.
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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 logi cally, (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 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 expressions 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 pro grams that lead directly to a vocation or 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 content of the Bible commensurate in units with an undergraduate major. 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 spiritu al well-being of those whom and with whom he serves. a. One who has developed and maintained high moral stan dards 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 commitment 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 commission to make disciples of all nations. d. One who is sensitive to the total needs of his fellowman 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, one 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 Associ ation of Schools and Colleges. In addition, the institution and certain of its programs are accredited by the American Psychological Associ ation, the Association of Theological Schools, the National Association of Schoolsof Music, the State of California Board of Registered Nursing, the National League for Nursing, the California Commission forTeach er Preparation and Licensing. Biola University is authorized to train students under the Veteran 's Bill of Rights. In addition, the college is affiliated with a number of professional organizations, of which the following are representative: American Anthropological Association ; American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education; American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admission Officers; American Association of Health , Physical Education and Recreation;American Camping Association ; American Council on Education ; American Guild of Organists; American Intercollegiate Ath letic Women; American Library Associ ation; Associated Collegiate Press; Association of Christian Schools, International; Association of College Unions International ; Ameri-
can Association of Higher Education ; Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities; California Association of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation; California Council on the Education of Teachers; Choral Conductors' Guild (California); Christian Camping International ; Christian College Coalition; Christian Scholar's Review; College Entrance Examination Board; Council on Post-secondary Accreditation; Evangelical Teacher Train ing Association; Intercollegiate Press; Music Educators' National Conference; National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics; West ern Association of Graduate Schools; Western Council on Higher Education for Nursing; and Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education. THE COMMUNI1Y OF LA MIRADA The city of La Mirada is in Los Angeles County, twenty-two 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 establishments. La Mirada is situated near many of the outstanding attractions of Southern California. Downtown Los Angeles can be reached in a half hour's drive from the campus. Disneyland is twelve miles to the southeast and famed Knoll '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 eighteen-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. Cu ltural 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 Univer sity of Southern California, the University of California, Irvine and several other state and private institutions. THE BIOLA UNIVERSI1Y CAMPUS The campus is bounded on the west byBiota Avenue and on the east by La Mirada Boulevard. It is located between the large east-west thoroughfares of Rosecrans Avenue and Imperial Highway. Approxi mately three miles to the southwest is the Santa Ana Freeway (Freeway 1-5). Students coming to the campus by automobile should follow these directions: coming from the northwest, leave the Santa Ana Freeway at Rosecrans and travel east to Biota Avenue; coming from the southeast, leave the Santa Ana Freeway at Valley View and travel north to Rose crans, then turn right to Biota Avenue , coming from the east via San Bernardino Freeway (I 0) turn south on the Orange Freeway (57) to Imperial Highway and travel west on Imperial Highwayto Biota Avenue. (Note: See inside cover map.) The campus now consists of 95 acres with over 1/2 million square feet of building space in 30 major buildings. Just under half of the space is dedicated to 7 student residence complexes, housing nearly 1,400 students in a fine variety of living quarters. The rest of the buildings house classrooms, laboratories , auditoriums , offices and student services. Highlights of the buildings include Soubirou Hall, a newly remodeled 9,500 square foot building containing specialized classrooms for nursing instruction, along with nursing department faculty offices; 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 meditation; and a gymnasium-swimming complex with a short-course Olympic pool. On the eastern side of the campus lie the athletic fie lds. Included are a crushed brick quarter-mile track, an excellent baseball diamond, a soccer field, and archery range and tennis courts. Additional recreation facilities are located in the 105-acre La Mirada Regional Park, just across La Mirada Boulevard from the Biota campus. In addition , Biota has a long term lease on 20 acres adjoining the
9111111 GENERAL INFORMATION main campus which formerly housed an intermediate school. This land includes 58,000 square feet of classrooms and office buildings, and over 10 acres of athletic fields available for Biola's extensive intramural program and for informal recreation . THE LIBRARY
through the data bases of CLASS, DIALOG and RUN. The staff consists of four professional librarians, nine full-time assistants and a number of part-time student assistants. MEDIA CENTER The Media Center services the equipment and non-book instruction needs of the university. Equipment and instructional materials are located on the McNally portion of the campus. The collection of material includes 16mm and 8mm motion pictures and film clips, 35mm filmstrips , audio tape recordings, video tape recordings, disc records, overhead transparencies, slides and other types of educational material. Appropriate equ ipment is available for large group, small group or individual study of the instructional materials. Production of slides, filmstrips, thermal or diazo transparencies as well as manyother services are available to the faculty upon request. BOOKSTORE The University Bookstore is open six days and two evenings aweek to supply all required textbooks as we ll as non-required books. Students will find a large selection of cards, stationery, gift items , records and tapes, school and art supp lies, plus items for personal needs. Bibles in a variety of styles and bindings are available. GENERAL FEES (In addition to tuition, only as applicable to the individual student.) Room Reservation Deposit . . . . . . . . . . $50.00 * Enrollment Deposit (nonrefundable) .. 50.00 Late Registration - Any time after scheduled registration . 20.00 Late Pre-registration Any time after scheduled pre-registration but before end of semester . 10 .00 Change of Class Schedule .. . . . . . ... . 3.00 Health Center Fee (per year) 24 .00 ** Accident and Medical Insurance (Fall est. $65.00; Spring est. $90.00; $50,000 maximum) est. 155.00 + Parking Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.00 Transcript Fee (for each copy after the first) . 3.00 *Upon notice of acceptance, an enrollment deposit is required. This amount is applicable towardthe total expenses duringthe student's last semester of enrollment, but is forfeited if the applicant fails to report for the semester for which application was made. **Required of all students wi th more than six units and who do not file a "Certification of InsuranceCoverage" at the time of registration. Additional coverage is required of all students participating in or practicing for intercollegiate sports. (Yearly fees are based on group rates which are determined at the time of registration.)
The Biola University Library is under a unified administration and serves the undergraduate and graduate levels of Biola University. The periodical subscriptions include 1,I20 titles currently being received. Other holdings include over 185,000 volumes of books and bound periodicals. Auxiliary collections contain pamphlet files and curricu lum teaching units for the education and Christian education depart ments. The main public catalog and other files contain approximately 750,000 cards. 1wo copy machines are accessible to students. The library has microfiche, microfilm and microcard readers . Audio-visual materials are available for student use from the Media Center. In addition, there are listening centers for language studies and other taped instruction at the Media Center. Students have access to the several million volumes in the libraries of a dozen colleges, universities and seminaries in the greater Los Angeles area. Students and faculty have access to bibliographic search service
FINANCIAL INFORMATION B iola University seeks to provide a quality education for all its students at the most reasonable cost possible. As a private, non profit institution, Biola University receives no support from taxes or other public funds. Tuition charges paid bythe students do not cover the costs of providing a quality education. Consequently, every student who attends Biola University 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 na tional emergency make it necessary to do so.
APPLICATION FEE An application fee of $35 must accompany each application. This fee is nonrefundable. Applications for spring received after January I, or for fall received after August I must be accompanied by a fee of $45 rather than $35.
ROOM AND BOARD Per Year $3,366.00
First semester - room and board $1,683.00 Second semester - room and board $1,683.00
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BIOLA UNIVERSilY TUITION INFORMATION
Annual Tuition
Summer Session
Semester
Semester
Per Unit
lnterterm
Audit
School
Tuition
12-18 Units Semester
Cost
1988
1989
Fee
Degree Program
12-18 Units
1-11, 19+
Per Unit
Per Unit
Per Unit
UNDERGRADUATE TUITION (including A.S. fee) SPECIAL STUDENT TUITION (non-degree seeking) Undergraduate Special Students Graduate Special Students (post bacc. any school except Rosemead) GRADUATE TUITION (including A.S. fee) School of Arts and Sciences
$ 50
$3648
$128
$7296
$304
$145
128
3648
304
145
7296
50
288
111
124
288
6910
3455
Master of Arts , Education Master of Arts, Ch ristian School Admin istration Master of Music, Church Music
288 288
124 124
288 288
6910 6910
3455 3455
Ill 111
288
124
6910
288
3455
Ill
School of Intercultural Studies (including A.S. fee) Master of Arts, Mission
288 288
124 124
288 288
6910 6910
3455 3455
Ill 111
Master of Arts, Intercultural Studies Doctor of Education Doctor of Missiology
304 per unit
304 per unit 272 per unit
304 per unit
304 per unit
304 rr unit
288
124
288
910
3455
Ill
Talbot School of Theology (including A.S. fee) Master of Arts
111 lll 111
124 124 124
2265 2265 2265
4530 4530 4530
189 189 189
189 189 189
Master of Divinity Master of Theology Doctor of Education Doctor of Ministry Rosemead School of Psychology Master of Arts , Psychology (and Specials)
304 per unit 595/Course (9- I6 units)
304 per unit 595/Course (9- I 6 units)
304 per unit 272 per unit
304 per unit 595/Course
304 per unit 595/Course
595/Course
595/Course
(1-8, I 7+units)
125 125 125
8278 8278 8278
4139 4139 4139
345 345 345
319 319 319
345 345 345
Doctor of Philosophy Doctor of Psychology
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 . . . . . . . . $8.00-100.00 Nursing Application Fee . . 20.00 Nursing Late Application Fee . . 1000 Nursing Liability Insurance (per year) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.50 Clinical Nursing Fee (per semester) . . . . . . . . . I 00.00 Commitment and Pinning Service (per year) . 5.00 RN/LYN Nursing Challenge Examination (per theory and per clinical challenge) . . 50 00 Cap and Gown Rental . . 10.00 Diploma . 25 00 SPECIAL FEES - GRADUATE Master's Programs (excluding psychology) * Enrollment Deposit (non-refundable) ..... . .. . .... $50.00 Orientation Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.00 Special Students ' Fee, per unit . . ...... .. . .. .... 288.00 Thesis Project Non-Resident Fee . . ..... .. .. . .... 100.00 Th.M. Thesis Fee (2 units) .. . . . .. ..... . ... 378 00 Cap and Gown Rental (Master's) ... .. . . .. . .. . . ... 15.00 Diploma . . . . . . .. .. .. . . . ... 25 00 Doctor of Ministry Program Enrollment Deposit per course (non-refundable) .......... . .. .. . . . . .. $100.00 Late Enro llment Fee ............... . . . . . 100. 00 Late Project Fee ..... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. . . 50.00
Dissertation Fee
.. 595.00 .. 20.00 . . 25 00
Cap, Gown and Hood Rental
Diploma.
EDD Program Continuation Fee (Non-Registered, Non-Dissertation Students)
............... $304 00
Cap , Gown and Hood Rental
..... 20.00
Diploma . . 25.00 Student Fee (per semester, except for A.B.D. stud~nts) ... 30.00 Graduate Psychology Program Professional Growth Fee (per semester) . . . .. $500.00 (Terminal M.A. students are required to pay the Professional Growth fee for three semesters. Students in the Psy.D. or Ph.D. programs pay the fee for a total of ten semesters , including those students who enter Rosemead with transfer credit.) * Enro llment Deposit (non-refundable) 100.00 ArJmissions Personal Interview Fee (non-refundable) 50.00 Registration Fee (per semester) 25 00 Continuation Fee for Students in Internship (per semester) I 000. 00 Pre- Internship and A.B.D. students must register for a minimum of three units each semester. Cap and Gown Rental 15 00 Diploma 25 00
Rosemead Student Association (per semester) (Except internship and A.B.D. students) .
20.00
FINANCIAL INFORMATION Thesis/Dissertation Binding/Microfilming Binding (per copy) .. $15.00 (University requires 4 copies) Personal binding (per copy) (opt.) ....... .. . .. ... 15.00 Microfilming/Indexing (1 copy required) Doctoral dissertation . . . . . ...... .. . .. ... 35.00 Master's thesis . . . . . . . ..... 15.00
Specials, Other Masters, and D. Miss.* With On
Off
Parents $ 6,910
Campus $ 6,910
Campus $ 6,910
Tuition & Fees Books & Supplies Room & Board Personal/Misc. Transportation
432
432
432
1,512 1,386
4,284 1,386
3,366 1,242
Copyright - dissertation or thesis (opt.) ........... 20.00 * Upon notice of acceptance, an enrollment deposit is required. This amount is applicable toward the total expenses during the student's last semester of enrollment , but is forfeited if the applicant fails to report for the semester for which application was made.
504
594
594
TOThL
$12,454
$13,606
$10,834
*For M.M. Music and Ed.D. see undergraduate budget. Psychology With On
Off
MUSIC FEES Private Study Per Unit
Parents $ 8,278
Campus $ 8,278
Campus $ 8,278
Tuition & Fees
(One unit guarantees a minimum of 13 one half-hour lessons for the semester. In some cases up to 15 lessons may be possible.) Fee includes privilege of practice room use of one hour per day. Music Majors: One Unit (one half-hour lesson per week) $145.00 Non-Music Majors (per unit) 165.00 Accompanying Fees, Per Semester: Voice students per unit of study . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30.00 Instrumental students per unit of study 22 .00 Recital Fees (Fees range from $12.00 to $30.00 depending upon length of recital , length and complexity of printed program required. Com plete information available in the music office.) Class Instruction (Provides for low student-faculty ratio of approximately 10: 1, addi tional class hours beyond unit value, and acquisition and mainte nance of specialized equipment as necessary.) Voice or Guitar . . . . . . . 50.00 Electronic Piano Lab: Two hours per week . . . . . . . 85.00 Three hours per week . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105.00 (The university has the following organs: a twenty-six rank, three manual Schantz; a twelve rank, two-manual Tracker; a two-manual Rogers 11 0; and two two-manual Rogers 75.) TYPICAL COSTS The combination of tuition, fees and associated expenses at Biota University is sufficiently high that it is necessary for students to carefully calculate their financial resources and costs. The following estimated student budget reflects the average cost to students for the 1987-88 academic year (nine month): Undergraduate:
Interterm (first yr. ) Professional Growth Books & Supplies*
690
690
690
1,000
1,000
1,000
432
432
432
Room & Board Personal/Misc. Transportation
1,512 1,386
4,284 1,386
3,366 1,242
504
594
594
TOThL
$13,892
$15,512
$16,664
*$650 for first year students. **May be adjusted for practicum travel expense.
PAYMENT OPTIONS Cost of tuition, room and board and special fees may be paid in one of the following ways: Plan 1 Payment for each semester in full on or before the day of fall or spring 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; March 15 - spring). No finance charges are assessed. Plan 3Adown payment at the time of registration and the remain ing balance in three payments (October-December) or (March-May). A finance charge of 1 % per month of the unpaid balance at each billing is added for carrying the account. All payments are due on or before the 15th of the month as indicated in the billing summary DOWN PAYMENT Down payments are payable according to the following schedule: Undergraduate Talbot Masters On Campus $2 ,150 $1 ,600 Off Campus $1 ,500 $950 1-3 units In Full In Full 4-6 units One Half One Half 7-11 units One Third One Third Specials,* Other Masters and D.Miss. Graduate Psychology On Campus $2 ,100 $2,250 Off Campus $1,400 $1,700 1-3 units ln Full In Full 4-6 units One Half 7-11 units One Third 4-8 units One Half *M.M. Music and Ed.D. see undergraduate schedule. FINANCE CHARGES One percent of the unpaid balance shown on each monthly state ment will be added to the account as a finance charge. Transcripts may be withheld if a student has financial obligations to the university. All payments to a student's account after enrollment should be addressed as follows: Biola University Accounting Department 13800 Biola Avenue La Mirada, California 90639-0001
With Parents $ 7,296 432
On Campus $ 7,296 432
Off Campus $ 7,296 432
Tuition & Fees Books & Supplies Room & Board Personal/Misc. Transportation
1,512 1,386 594
4,284 1,386 594
3,366 1,242 504
TOThL
$11 ,220
$12,840
$13,992
Graduate:
Talbot Masters With
On
Off
Parents $ 4,530 432
Campus $ 4,530 432
Campus $ 4,530 432
Tuition & Fees Books & Supplies Room & Board Personal/Misc. Transportation
1,512 1,386 594
4,284 1,386 594
3,366 1,242 504
$ 8,454
TOThL
$10,074
$11 ,226
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
In addition, to whom the payment is to be credited must be clearly stated. Astudent is not registered and cannot attend classes until satisfac tory financial arrangements have been made with the office of student financial services. REFUNDS Inasmuch as faculty engagements and other commitments are made by the university for the entire year in advance, the following refund schedule has been established in order that the university and the student may share the loss equitably when it is necessary for a student to withdraw from school: Withdrawal within the first two weeks of classes: 1. Tuition - full amount, less enrollment deposit (students with six or fewer units, $25; Auditors, $20) . 2. Room - end of the month in which the student officially checks out of the residence hall. Withdrawal after the second week and before the end of the eighth week of classes: 1. Tuition - pro-rated as of end of week in which student with draws. 2. Room - end of the month in which the student officially checks out of the residence hall . Withdrawals after eighth week of classes: 1. Tuition - no refund. 2. Room - end of the month in which the student officially checks• out of the residence hall. lnterterm and summer session refund policy: 1. Room and Board is pro-rated to the end of the week of official withdrawal. 2. $25 of the tuition charge is considered a registration fee and is non-refundable. 3. Per/unit refunds are subject to the following schedule: - First week - complete refund, except $25 registration fee. - In a two week course - no refund the second week. - In a three or four week class, 30 percent refunded during the second week, none thereafter. - In five week classes, 58 percent the second week, 30 percent the third week, none thereafter. Tuition refunds for class changes (where applicable) will be made in the same manner as refunds for withdrawals (i.e., full refund within first two weeks of classes and pro-rated refund after second week until end of eighth week). All refunds must be requested by properly completing and submit ting a departure card or class drop form, the official withdrawal date determining the amount of refund. Laboratory and activity fees are refundable only if withdrawal is on or before the final date of late registration. Music fees are for private music lessons and are refundable in the same manner as tuition, except no refund after the sixth week. FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION It is the desire of Biola University, within the limits of its resources, to provide financial assistance to needy students, especially those who, without such aid, would not be able to attend Biola University. The office of student financia[ services offers counseling and assis tance in ascertaining the most appropriate forms of financial aid for each student. Biola University does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color or national and ethnic origin in administration of its scholarship and loan programs. UNDERGRADUATE FINANCIAL AID Federal Aid The Pell Grant (formerly Basic Educational Opportunity Grant) program is a federal program which is designed to assist students with financial need. The maximum grant for 1987-88 .was $2 ,100 The Supplementary Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) pro gram, supported by the federal government, is designed to help needy students.
Work Study employment on campus is available to students who can demonstrate financial need. Under this program federal funds pay 80% of a student's wages , while the university pays the remaining 20% . Wages paid to students in the work study program vary according to the student's qualifications and duties performed. Under the Perkins Loan (NDSL), a student may borrow up to $3 ,000 in his first two years of study and $6 ,000 by the end of his first undergraduate degree. Repayment of Perkins Loan begins six months after graduation or withdrawal from school. If the total amount is paid within six months of graduation, interest will not be accrued. Payments maybe extended over a ten-year period at five percent interest on the unpaid balance. Members of the armed forces on active combat duty and students who transfer to other schools to complete undergraduate or graduate work, may defer payment and interest and extend the repayment period. Guaranteed Student Loans (GSL) are available through local banks, credit unions and savings and loan associations, for citizens and nationals of the United States , or those in the country for other than a temporary purpose. It is the lender's option to make or deny the loan. Banks may require a deposit relationship. The program allows students to borrow up to $2 ,625 as freshman and sophomores and up to $4,000 as juniors and seniors. Applications for GSL may be obtained from the office of student financial services. The student may defer payment until the sixth month after graduation. Interest is charged at a rate of eight percent per year and the student has up to ten years to repay the loan. Nursing Loans (up to $ 1,500 per year) are available to declared nursing majors. The interest on these loans is six percent. Payment may be extended over a ten-year period. California Loans to Assist Students (CLAS) is a new student loan program authorized in 1984. Graduate students, independent students and parents may borrow up to $4,000 annually at a variable interest rate. Repayment maybe deffered while the student is enrolled in six or more units. Interest continues to accrue during this time. State Aid Cal Grant A's are made available to hundreds of California residents each year. Eligibility is based on GPA. and financial need. In addition , several students from low income families receive funds through the Cal Grant BProgram. Students attending Biola are not eligible to receive funds through the Cal Grant Cprogram. Institutional Aid Biola Scholarships include academic, honor, and presidential awards. Academic: $200 to $1,500.33 G.P.A. required. Based upon academ ic achievement and financial need. Honor: One-half tuition annually. 3.80 G.P.A. required for entering freshmen and SAT scores of at least 1000 or equivalent ACT; 3.60 G.P.A required for continuing Biola students based upon academic achieve ment. President's Award: Full tuition. Senior standing with intention to graduate at the end of the school year required, along with a minimum 3.60 G.P.A., attendance at Biola for at least two years as well as personal qualifications. Music Awards, ranging from $600 to $2,600 are made bythe music department to music majors with high-performance and scholastic capabilities. The scholarship must be used for the area in which the applicant auditioned. Recipients mayalso be required to participate in an ensemble activity. 1\vo specially designated scholarships are open to organ and compo sitien majors on an annual competition basis. These prestigious awards, equal to the highest scholarship granted, are The Rayner Brown Scholarship for Composition , and The Timothy Howard Schol arship for Organ . Athletic Scholarships are offered to students who demonstrate outstanding ability and achievement in a particular sport. Forensics Scholarships are offered to participants on the school's competitive speech team. Students awarded this scholarship are not necessarily communication majors. Biological Science pre-med scholarships up to $500 per semester are available to upper division biological science majors. The scholar-
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