n. UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM COMMUNITY (JUNIOR) COLLEGE TRANSFER
BIBLICAL STUDIES AND THEOLOGY REQUIREMENT Biola University is committed to astrong biblical emphasis. Afirm foundation in the Word of God is imperative for all God's servants, regardless of what type of ministry they may enter. Atotal of 30 units of biblical studies and theology must be included in the program of each student according to the requirements of the American Association of Bible Colleges. Each student must take at least one course each semester until he has fulfilled the requirement. The following ore required: Old Testament Studies l 01 Early Hebrew History 3 units 102 later Hebrew History 3 units New Testament Studies 201 New Testament literature I 3 units 202 New Testament literature II 3 units 300 Early Christian History Acts- 3 units Theological Studies 100 Biblical Foundations 3 units 300 God, Christ and the Holy Spirit 3 units 310 Mon, Sin and Salvation 3 units 410 Interpretive Systems, the Church and last Things 3 units Elective in biblical or theological studies 3 units Note: Students who select oliberal arts major may count only atotal of 30 units of biblical studies and theology toward the required units for adegree. (Biblical studies and Christian education majors may count unlimited biblical studies or theology units toward the required units for a degree.) The maximumlimit for recognized correspondence courses in Bible is six units. Port-time students (less than 12 units per semester) ore required to include at least one biblical studies and theology course within each 15 units completed at Biola University unless the 30 units requirement has been met. Port-time students seeking a degree from Biola University must complete the entire requirement as outlined above. GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENT It is the purpose of the general education requirement to introduce the student to areas of study that mature the mind, open new vistas of appreciation and understanding, enrich social relationships and develop skills and aptitudes that can aid the student in furthering his personal and social usefulness. Since it is the purpose of aliberal arts education to create obroad base upon which to build one's continuing education, the student is allowed to select from the following courses to
No student will be permitted to transfer more than 70 units of credit from o community college. No upper division credit con be allowed for courses taken in a community college. Final authority for the acceptance of transfer credits into Biola University rests with the office of admissions and records. Current students taking courses at local community colleges while enrolled at Biola should request prior approval of courses in order to insure that transfer credit will meet the needs of their curriculum. No course below a"C" (2.0) will be transferred from another institution. Credit/No Credit and Pass/Fail courses should not be taken. Admission counselors are prepared to give academic advisement to those attending, or planning to attend, community colleges with the intention of transferring into Biola University. Vocational or technical courses will not be accepted for university credit. ACADEMIC STANDARDS With the exception of nursing, agrade of "D" is accepted as apassing grade in asingle course, although such quality of work in general is at no point acriterion of progress from level to level. Aminimum grade point average of "C" is necessary to graduate. Still higher minimums are required before admission to student teaching and nursing. AG.P.A. of 2.5 is required for admission to the nursing program. Students receiving less than a "C" grade in any nursing course must repeat the course to progress in nursing. Students who transfer units from other institutions must maintain an average grade of "(" in all work completed at Biola University as arequirement for graduation. All students must have aminimum of a "C" average
(2.0) in their major field. Academic Probation:
Any student whose cumulative grade point average in Biola University falls below "C" (2.0) is placed on academic probation. Probation indicates a period of trial and the student must achieve better than o 2.0 average the subsequent semester or face the possibility of being disqualified. Astudent is restricted from participation in extracurricular university activities and the academic load will be limited during this period of probation to a maximum of thirteen units each semester. Students on academic probation must participate in the learning Skills Workshop. Academic Dismissal : Astudent may be dismissed at any time if his grades are very low in one semester or if he has not achieved minimum grades for two successive semesters. A student who is considered for dismissal may be allowed to continue on strict probation as determined by the Academic Standards Committee. A dismissed student may apply for re-admission only aher a full year has elapsed. Aher one year, he may apply for re-admission only if evidence is given which indicates that chances for scholastic success ore good. Astudent who has been twice dismissed may not be re-admitted. For full statement on satisfactory academic progress, please see page 8. SCHOOL HONORS Students achieving o semester grade point overage of 3.50 or better while enrolled in nine or more units and whose cumulative grade point overage is 3.00 or better, will be placed on the semester's Dean's list. For graduation honors, students completing their course with o grade point average of 3.50 ore graduated Cum Laude. Students with a3.70 G.P.A. ore graduated Magno Cum Laude. Studentswi th a3. 90 G.P.A. ore graduated Summa Cum Laude. In order to graduate with honors from Biol □ University, at least 60 units must be earned in residence at this school. Each year elections to membership in the Biola chapter of Delta Epsilon Chi, a national honor society of schools affiliated with the American Association of Bible Colleges, ore made from the graduating class. Such membership is limited to seven percent of the graduating class and is based on scholastic pertormonce as well as Christian life and service.
build his own base in the liberal arts. University life (Required of all new
required
students and transfer students with 11 or fewer units.)
Communication
3 units required 6 units required 3 units required 12 units required 3 units required 8 units required 3 units required 4 units required 3 units required
English
literature
Foreign language
Fine Arts
History
Philosophy
Physical Education Behavioral Science
Science/Mathematics 8 units required The courses that meet the general education requirement ore the following: Communication 3 units Any one of the following will meet this requirement.
l 00 Introduction to Communication 170 Small Group Communication 181 Introduction to Argumentation and Debate 220 Voice and Articulation 280 Oral Interpretation
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