Biola's degree requirement sheets can help students make key decisions concerning their courses and credits, as they provide insight into academic expectations. Incoming, transfer and current students can access degree requirement sheets for their desired major to see required courses for their area of study, and even see a suggested course schedule that can help them graduate on time. The additional resources listed below can also assist students with their academic planning:
- Biola University Academic Calendar
- FAQs About Registration and Enrollment
- Transferring Courses Into Biola
- Graduation Requirements for Undergraduates
Current Year Degree Requirements: 2021-22
For the 2021-2022 school year, course sequence tables designed by the major department are available in the Biola University catalog. Please contact your major department advisor to discuss flexible alternatives in scheduling the sequence of your classes. For graduate programs, view official program requirements in the Biola University catalog.
Please note that degree requirement sheets for past years do not apply to new, prospective students.
View 2021-22 Undergraduate Course Sequences
Major |
Concentration |
Course Sequence |
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Accounting |
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Anthropology |
No Concentration |
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Applied Anthropology |
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Archaeology |
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Linguistic Anthropology |
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Physical Anthropology |
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Socio-cultural Anthropology |
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Applied Physics |
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Art |
Pre-Art Therapy |
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Studio Art |
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Animation |
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Design |
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Illustration |
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Interdisciplinary |
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Painting |
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Photography |
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Sculpture |
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Bible, Theology and Apologetics |
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Bible, Theology and Ministry |
Bible, Theology, and Biblical Languages |
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Preaching and Pastoral Ministry |
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Christian Ministries |
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Bible and Theology |
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Old Testament |
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New Testament |
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Bible Exposition |
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Christian Ministry and Leadership |
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Biochemistry |
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Pre-Medical Studies |
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Biological Science |
Environmental Science |
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General Biology |
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Pre-Med/Pre-Health Care Professional |
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Secondary Instruction |
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Biological Science: Secondary Instruction |
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Business Administration |
Business Analytics |
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Entrepreneurship |
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Finance |
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Financial Planning |
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International Business |
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Management |
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Marketing |
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Marketing Management |
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Business Management |
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Chemistry |
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Cinema and Media Arts |
Cinematography |
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Directing |
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Editing |
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Entertainment Business |
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Entertainment Producing |
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Production |
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Sound Design |
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Visual Effects and 3D Animation |
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Communication Sciences & Disorders |
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Communication Science and Disorders Grad Track (3+2) |
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Communication |
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Communication Studies |
Dramatic Arts |
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Rhetorical Studies |
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Relational Communication |
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Organizational Communication |
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Computer Science |
Information Systems |
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Standard Computer Science |
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Design |
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Early Childhood |
View Course Sequence (B.S.) |
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Engineering Physics |
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English |
Secondary Instruction |
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Writing |
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Literature |
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Game Design and Interactive Media |
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Health Science |
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History |
Civilizations of the Americas |
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Civilizations of the World |
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Secondary Instruction |
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Human Biology |
Pre-Chiropractic |
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Pre-Health Care Professional |
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Intercultural Studies |
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Cross-cultural Healthcare |
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Cultural Anthropology |
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Interdisciplinary/Education |
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Interdisciplinary/ICS |
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International and Community Development |
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Missiology |
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TESOL |
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Interdisciplinary Studies |
Art History |
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Art History/Studio Art |
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Communication Studies |
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English |
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English: Writing |
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Environmental Science |
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Financial Planning |
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History |
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International and Community Development |
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Journalism Studies |
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Media Criticism |
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Media Producing |
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Missions |
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Organizational Management |
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Philosophy |
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Political Science |
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Political Science: International Relations |
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Sociology |
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Spanish: Second Language Learners |
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Spanish: Heritage Language Learners |
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Statistics and Data Science |
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Theatre: Acting |
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Theatre: Production |
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Translation Studies |
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Journalism & Integrated Media |
Broadcast |
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Cross-Cultural Media |
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Digital Journalism |
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Visual Media |
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Writing & Publishing |
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Kinesiology |
Health and Human Performance |
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Exercise Science |
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Liberal Studies Elementary Education |
Biology |
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Early Childhood |
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English |
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Health and Physical Education |
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Human Development |
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Intercultural Studies |
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Mathematics |
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Sociology |
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Spanish |
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Special Education |
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History |
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Health and Physical Education |
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Liberal Studies Multidisciplinary |
Visual Arts |
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Biology |
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Early Childhood |
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English |
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Human Development |
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Intercultural Studies |
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Mathematics |
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Sociology |
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Spanish |
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Special Education |
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History |
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Virtual Arts |
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Mathematics |
Actuarial Science |
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Applied Math |
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Computer Science |
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Pure Math |
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Secondary Instruction |
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Music |
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Commercial Music |
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Music Composition |
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New Media |
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Music Education |
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Music Performance |
Instrumental |
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Organ |
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Piano |
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Voice |
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Music Therapy |
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Nursing |
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Philosophy |
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Physical Science |
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Secondary Instruction |
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Physics |
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Political Science |
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Psychology |
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Public Health |
Global Health |
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Pre-Health Professions |
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MPH Grad Track (3+2) |
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Public Relations and Strategic Communication |
Advertising |
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Agency and Corporate PR |
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Digital Management & Social Media |
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Entertainment and Events PR |
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Media Relations |
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Nonprofit and Ministry PR |
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Public Relations and Reputation Management Grad Track (3+1) |
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Public Relations and Digital Media Management |
No concentration |
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Public Relations and Reputation Management Grad Track (3+1) |
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Sociology |
No concentration |
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Criminology |
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Social Work |
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Spanish |
Generalist in Spanish |
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Global Marketplace |
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Global Missions |
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International Relations |
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Ministry |
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Secondary Instruction |
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Urban Missions |
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Theatre |
Acting for Stage and Screen |
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Production |
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Theatre Design and Technology |
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Musical Theatre |
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Worship Arts |
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Writing for Film and Television |
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Undeclared |
View 2021-22 Graduate Program Requirements
Degree Requirements: 2020-21
View 2020-21 Undergraduate Course Sequences
Major |
Concentration |
Course Sequence |
---|---|---|
Accounting |
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Anthropology |
No Concentration |
|
Applied Anthropology |
||
Archaeology |
||
Linguistic Anthropology |
||
Physical Anthropology |
||
Socio-cultural Anthropology |
||
Applied Physics |
||
Art |
Art Therapy |
|
Studio Art |
||
Bible, Theology and Ministry |
Bible, Theology, and Biblical Languages |
|
Preaching and Pastoral Ministry |
||
Christian Ministries |
||
Bible and Theology |
||
Biochemistry |
||
Pre-Medical Studies |
||
Biological Science |
Environmental Science |
|
General Biology |
||
Pre-Med/Pre-Health Care Professional |
||
Biological Science: Secondary Instruction |
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Business Administration |
Business Analytics |
|
Entrepreneurship |
||
Financial Management |
||
Financial Planning |
||
International Business |
||
Management |
||
Marketing |
||
Marketing Management |
||
Business Management |
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Chemistry |
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Cinema and Media Arts |
Cinematography |
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Directing |
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Editing |
||
Entertainment Business |
||
Entertainment Producing |
||
Production |
||
Sound Design |
||
Visual Effects |
||
Writing for Television and Film |
||
Communication Sciences & Disorders |
||
Communication Studies |
Dramatic Arts |
|
Rhetorical Studies |
||
Relational Communication |
||
Organizational Communication |
||
Computer Science |
Information Systems |
|
Standard Computer Science |
||
Design |
||
Early Childhood |
||
Engineering Physics |
||
English |
Secondary Instruction |
|
Writing |
||
Literature |
||
Environmental Science |
||
Game Design and Interactive Media |
||
Health Science |
||
History |
Civilizations of the Americas |
|
Civilizations of the World |
||
Secondary Instruction |
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Human Biology |
Pre-Chiropractic |
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Pre-Health Care Professional |
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Intercultural Studies |
Applied Linguistics and Bible Translation |
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Church Planting and Pioneer Missions |
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Cross-cultural Healthcare |
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Cultural Anthropology |
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Interdisciplinary/Education |
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Interdisciplinary/ICS |
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International and Community Development |
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Islamic Studies |
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Missiology |
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TESOL |
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Urban Ministry |
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Interdisciplinary Studies |
Art History |
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Art History/Studio Art |
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Communication Studies |
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English |
||
English: Writing |
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Environmental Science |
||
Financial Planning |
||
History |
||
International and Community Development |
||
Journalism Studies |
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Media Criticism |
||
Media Producing |
||
Missions |
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Organizational Management |
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Philosophy |
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Political Science |
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Political Science: International Relations |
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Sociology |
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Spanish: Second Language Learners |
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Spanish: Heritage Language Learnersm |
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Statistics and Data Science |
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Theatre: Acting |
||
Theatre: Production |
||
Journalism & Integrated Media |
Broadcast |
|
Cross-Cultural Media |
||
Digital Journalism |
||
Visual Media |
||
Writing & Publishing |
||
Kinesiology |
Health and Human Performance |
|
Exercise Science |
||
Liberal Studies Elementary Education |
Biology |
|
Early Childhood |
||
English |
||
Health and Physical Education |
||
Human Development |
||
Intercultural Studies |
||
Mathematics |
||
Spanish |
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Special Education |
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U.S. History |
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Health and Physical Education |
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Liberal Studies Multidisciplinary |
Visual Arts |
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Biology |
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Early Childhood |
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English |
||
Human Development |
||
Intercultural Studies |
||
Mathematics |
||
Spanish |
||
Special Education |
||
U.S. History |
||
Virtual Arts |
||
Mathematics |
Actuarial Science |
|
Applied Math |
||
Computer Science |
||
Pure Math |
||
Secondary Instruction |
||
Music |
||
Commercial Music |
||
Music Composition |
||
New Media |
||
Music Education |
||
Music Performance |
Instrumental |
|
Organ |
||
Piano |
||
Voice |
||
Music Therapy |
||
Nursing |
||
Philosophy |
||
Physical Science |
||
Secondary Instruction |
||
Physics |
||
Political Science |
||
Psychology |
||
Public Health |
||
Public Relations and Strategic Communications |
Advertising |
|
Agency and Corporate PR |
||
Digital Management & Social Media |
||
Entertainment and Events PR |
||
Media Relations |
||
Nonprofit and Ministry PR |
||
Public Relations and Reputation Management Grad Track (3+1) |
||
Sociology |
||
Criminology |
||
Social Work |
||
Spanish |
Generalist in Spanish |
|
Global Marketplace |
||
Global Missions |
||
International Relations |
||
Ministry |
||
Secondary Instruction |
||
Urban Missions |
||
Studio Art |
Animation |
|
Design |
||
Illustration |
||
Interdisciplinary |
||
Painting |
||
Photography |
||
Sculpture |
||
Theatre |
Acting for Stage and Screen |
|
Production |
||
Theatre Design and Technology |
||
Musical Theatre |
||
Worship Arts |
||
Undeclared |
View 2020-21 Graduate Program Requirements