Degree in biblical studies, Christian education, missions and theological studies. TALBOT also offers the Master of Divinity Degree, the Master of Theology Degree and the Doctor of Ministry Degree. ROSEMEAD GRADUATE SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL PSYCHOLOGY, a professional graduate school of Biola College, offers the Master of Arts Degree in psychology, the Doctor of Psychology Degree and the Doctor of Philosophy Degree in "clinical" psychology. DOUBLE MAJOR A student may be graduated with two majors. The following information is for those pursuing two majors: All pre-requisites, supporting courses and departmental requirements for each major must be completed. The second major must have a minimum of 18 upper division units unique to that major (i.e. , minimum of 48 major units and 148 total units required - see individual major requirements). The student must confer with the departments in which he will major and with the registrar. MINORS Although Biola College does not require the student to have a minor for graduation, there are a number of instances in which a student may wish to take a minor, especially in planning for a career in teaching. By checking the various departments of the catalog, a student may determine if a minor is offered. A minor usually requires a minimum of 18 units, 12 of which should be upper division. REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL BACCALAUREATE DEGREES (NOTE: The Office of Admissions and Records is the final authority in decisions relative to graduation requirements.) 1. Completion of all academic requirements and approval of the student's graduation petition by the major advisor and the registrar a year before your graduation date . 2. A minimum of thirty units must be taken at Biola College, including at least fifteen units (upper division level) in the major field. At least one half of these 30 units (15 units) must be completed within the last 24 units counted toward the degree. Extension credit or credit by examination may not be used to fulfill the minimum residence requirement of 30 semester units. 3. A "C" average (or a 2.00 grade point average) is required on all work taken at Biola College, and within the major field . 4. A minimum of 130 units of college work must be successful!y completed. 5. All course work during the final semester which will be applied toward graduation requirements must be taken at Biola.
Biola College 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 biol ogical 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 languages, political science, economics, American history and government, and related subjects. Pre-Seminary: Biola College 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 College with the requirements of the particular seminary he plans to enter. DEGREES OFFERED The Bachelor of Arts Degree. Offered with majors in American studies, art, biblical studies, communication, English, history, humanities, intercultural studies, liberal studies (see Education Department), music, psychology, social science and sociology . The Bachelor of Music Degree. Offered with emphases in applied music, music theory and composition and music education. The Bachelor of Science Degre_e. Offered with majors in biological science, business administration, Christian education, mathematical sciences, nursing, physical science, public administration, physical education, and recreation and camp administration. All Baccalaureate degrees require a minimum of 130 semester units of credit for graduation. Each major consists of a minimum of 30 units of which 24 must be upper division. The Bachelor of Music Degree requires 140 units. The major in recreation and camp administration requires 134 units. A degree in biological science requires 135 units and nursing 142 units . For specific major requirements please see indicated major listings. The Master of Arts Degree. Offered in Christian school administration and education (through the Education Department) and in marriage, family and child counseling (through the Psychology Department). TALBOT THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY, a professional graduate school of Biola College, offers the Master of Aris
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