grade point average of 3.0 may petition the director of records to carry more than 17 units. In no case will a student be permitted to carry more than 20 units each semester. Special Note: Full-time enrollment (completing 12 units each semester) is required of the following undergraduate students: internationals, veterans receiving full benefits, students receiving social security benefits, and all students receiving financial aid of any kind. When dropping classes, students must be aware that they are required to complete 12 units of credit. Full-time enrollment (completing nine units each semester) is required of the following graduate students: internationals, veter ans receiving full benefits, students receiving social security bene fits, and all students receiving financial aid of any kind. When dropping classes, students must be aware that they are required to complete nine units of credit. NUMBERING OF COURSES Courses numbered 100 to 299 are lower division (primarily for freshmen and sophomores). Courses numbered 300 to 499 are upper division (primarily for juniors and seniors). Courses numbered 500 and above are graduate level. The graduate course numbering system is designed to indicate the relative academic level of courses in this manner: 100-499 Undergraduate, baccalaureate level courses 500-799 Graduate level, normally indicating first through third year beyond baccalaureate. 800-999 Postgraduate level , indicating fourth year beyond bacca laureate. In general, odd-numbered courses are given in the fall and even numbered courses are offered in the spring. Courses ending in zero usually are offered each semester. The units of credit are indicated bythe number in parentheses after each course title. The university reserves the right to withdraw any courses for which there is insufficient registration. SPECIAL NOTE Biola University reserves the right to change any and all student charges, modify its services, or change its curriculum or programs of study should economic conditions, curricular revisions, or national emergency make it necessary or desirable to do so. TRANSCRIPT REQUEST One transcript of a student's record is furnished free. Acharge of $3 is made for each additional official transcript. The student or alumnus may request a transcript in person or bymail. Telephone requests will not be accepted. To make a request in person, a transcript request form must be completed and the $3 fee paid in the admissions and records office. Mail request should include the student's name, date of birth, social security number, last semester of attendance at Biola, name and address of where the transcript is to be sent and cash or $3 check made payable to Biola University, for each transcript. Transcripts will be released only after all financial obligations to the university are paid. Arequest for a transcript must bear the signature of the individual whose permanent record is involved. If the name is typed or printed, the request will not be honored. This policy is in compliance with the FamilyEducational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (Buckley Amendment) Atranscript cannot be released if money is owed to the university on a student's account or if a payment is outstanding on any loans obtained through the university. An additional $2 will be added to the transcript fee for rush (over the counter) requests. NAME CHANGES All name changes by marriage, divorce or court order must be accompanied by a copy of the legal action which changes the individ ual 's name. · EXTRACURRICULAR ACTMTIES All groups or individuals who represent the university must manifest satisfactory standing as to application, cooperation, spiritual life and
scholastic attainment (the overall grade point average must be 2.00) , and must be approved by the faculty. PRE-PROFESSIONAL COURSES Many leading educators in the professional fields recognize that a liberal arts curriculum provides the most suitable undergraduate prep aration. The satisfactory completion of the courses required of all students during their first two years in attendance at Biola University provides much of the necessary background. Biola University offers courses which serve as foundational material for several of the professions. There are certain basic courses in natural science, language and social science which are required by most professional schools. To be sure that the proper courses are selected, the student should seek information from the professional school of his choice. Pre-Medical: In addition to the general courses a student interested in entering the medical field should take courses in biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics. See the biological science or physical science majors for specific recommendations and requirements. Pre-Legal: In addition to the general courses, a student interested in entering the field of law should take courses in modern language, political science, economics, American history and government and , related subjects. Pre-Seminary: Biola University provides an excellent background in undergraduate education for seminary training. The general education requirements, the Bible requirements and major field requirements in their total scope meet the requirements for admission into seminary. The pre-seminary student should check his program at Biola Un iversity with the requirements of the particular seminary he plans to enter. DEGREES OFFERED School of Arts and Sciences The Bachelor of Arts degree. Offered with majors in art, communi cation , English, history, humanities, liberal studies, music, social science and sociology. The Bachelor of Music degree. Offered with emphasis in composi tion, music education, and performance. The Bachelor of Science degree. Offered with majors in biochemis try, biological science, business administration, chemistry, computer science, mathematical science, nursing, physical education and phys ical science. The Master of Arts degree. Offered in Christian school administra tion and education. The Master of Music degree. Offered in church music. School of Intercultual Studies. The Bachelor of Arts degree in intercultural studies. The Master of Arts degree in intercultural studies and world missions. The Doctor of Missiology and the Doctor of Education degree. Talbot School of Theology. The Bachelor of Arts degree in biblical studies and Christian education. The Master of Arts degree in biblical studies, ministry, Christian education, theological studies and marriage and family ministries. Talbot also offers the Master of Divinity degree , the Master of Theology degree, the Doctor of Ministry degree and the Doctor of Education degree. Roseraead School of Psychology. The Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology. The Master of Arts, the Doctor of Psychology and the Doctor of Philosophy degrees in clinical psychology. UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS Double Degree Students seeking a second baccalaureate degree must complete a minimum of 30 distinct units in a second area of major studies. A minimum of 160 total units are required for graduation with a double degree. All prerequisites, supporting courses and departmental require ments for"each major must be completed. The student must confer with the departments in which he will major and with the director of records.
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