Undergraduate Programs/Admission and Graduation Requirements
Students with two years of a high school language must take the I02 and 201 sections of the same language in order to complete the B.A. requirement. If the student needs to review prior course work he should either audit 101 or forfeit all previous language experience by taking the first semester course for credit. Exceptions to this policy are noted under the appropriate depart ments (please note the unit difference per semester for classical languages). International students for whom English is a second language need not take a foreign language. (If you take Greek for your language and are not a Bible major, you must take it through the 102 level for a B.S.). FINE ARTS 3 units Any one of the following courses will meet this requirement: ART 100 Introduction to Art MUS 101 Introduction to Music COM 160 Introduction to Drama HISTORY 8 units To fulfill the 8 unit history requirement HIS 100 is required as well as either HIS 200 or POL 200. History 100 The West and the World (four units) required . Students who may have completed three units of world civiliza tion are advised to take History 110 Themes in Western Civiliza tion . Alternate route for meeting History JOO is Humanities 230, Interdisciplinary Studies, which incorporates at least one other general education offering. Humanities - Option 230 Interdisciplinary Studies (7) The shaping of human culture and thought to contemporary times , using a team-taught approach integrating History 100 with participating general education offerings. Value of credits released is equal to that ·of the courses if taken separately. History 200 United States History (four units) required. OR Political Science 200 Survey of American Government (four units) required . Students who may have completed three units of United States history or United States government are advised to take History 210, Themes in American History to complete the requirement. Alternate route for meeting a minimum offour units ofhistory and four units of political science: Students who demonstrate proficiency in their knowledge of History 100, 200 or Political Science 200 may opt for more advanced courses in these fields to meet their eight unit require ment. The respective departments administer proficiency ex aminations twice a year in September and February for those who want to qualify for more advanced cour.ses . History 470 (one unit) or Political Science 480 (one unit) must be taken concurrently with any departmentally approved three unit upper division course in these fields to meet the four unit general education requirement in both history and political science . PHILOSOPHY 3 units Any one of the following will meet this requirement: 202 Introduction to Philosophy 205 Logic 301 Greek and Roman Philosophy
302 Medieval Philosophy 303 Modem Philosophy 305 Ethics PHYSICAL EDUCATION
4 activities Physical Education (Activity) P.E. Orientation is mandatory for freshmen . Maximum of two semesters credit for same activity. Exempt if 21 upon entrance. (See page 90 for complete in formation on physical education) BEHAVORIAL SCIENCE 3 units Psychology 200 , Sociology 220 or Intercultural Studies 300. Check the catalog to determine which majors require Psychology 200 as a support course. SCIENCE/MATHEMATICS 8 units Eight units are required in science and / or mathematical sciences. A minimum of three units in math and three units in science is required. Biology 100 with 110 and Physical Science 101 have both been designed for the student with a limited background in science. Those with a strong background may choose other courses with guidance from the department as long as individual prerequisites are met. Options: Biology 100 and 111, 110, 12.0, I30, 290 Chemistry 100, 101, 102 , 105, 106 Mathematical Sciences (Intermediate algebra or above) (Computer science courses not allowed) Physical Science 101 , 103, 110, 250 Business 191 , Quantitative Management Methods *NOTE Bio 271 and 272 are for nursing and physical education majors only. ELECTIVES Normally a student has considerable freedom in the choice of electives in addition to the biblical studies and theology , general education and major requirements . However , in addition to the note given at the end of the biblical studies and theology require ments, the non-music major is limited to a maximum of eight units of credit in applied music (including ensembles) and the non-physical education major is limited to eight units of credit in physical education activity classes. Vocational or technical courses will not be accepted for university credit. STUDENT MINISTRY AND CHARACTER All undergraduate students carrying six units or more are required to become involved in a weekly student ministry of their choice. Since a completed ministry each semester is required for gradua tion , a record is kept of completed ministries. In addition to receiving satisfactory scholastic rating in all re quired courses, a student is expected to give satisfactory evidence of genuine Christian character and soundness of doctrine , and have met all financial obligations to be eligible for a degree. Daily chapel (attendance required) has for its purpose the deepen ing of the student ' s spiritual life. Through a variety of Christian speakers and programs the student is made aware of the purposes and program of evangelical Christianity throughout the world.
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