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Online Courses
Summer 1, 2013 (May 28, 2013–Jun 14, 2013)
This is an intense, 3-week academic term, and these are NOT "self-paced" classes. Course work begins promptly on the first day so students are advised to order required texts well before the class starts. Textbooks listed here are subject to change. Order your books at: Biola Bookstore. The Biola Bookstore website includes a price comparison feature to help you find the best value.
The last day to enroll in a Summer 1 online class is Tuesday, May 28, 2013. There is no wait list for these classes.
| Course Name | Code | Units | Course By / Taught By | School | Required Seminar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foundations of Christian Thought | BBST 105 | 3 | Jason Oakes | Talbot | No |
| New Testament History & Literature | BBST 110 | 3 | Eddie Shepard | Talbot | No |
| Early Christian History: Acts | BBST 306 | 3 | Sue Russell | Talbot | No |
| Current Topics: Human Biology | BIOS 120 | 3 | Wendy Billock | Arts & Sciences | No |
| Management Information Systems | BUSN 220 | 3 | David Bourgeois | Crowell | No |
| World Civilizations I | HIST 207 | 3 | Daniel Christensen | Arts & Sciences | No |
| History of Christianity in Africa | HIST 433 | 3 | Evanson Wamagatta | Arts & Sciences | No |
| World Christianity | INCS 342 | 3 | Evanson Wamagatta | Cook | No |
| Media Career Readiness | JOUR 267 | 1 | Michael Longinow | Arts & Sciences | No |
| Early Childhood Curriculum | LEDU 356 | 3 | Lorena Vidaurre | Education | No |
| Issues in Special Education | LEDU 361 | 3 | Robin LaBarbera | Education | No |
| Children's Literature | LEDU 380 | 3 | Claire Sibold | Education | No |
| Course Name | Code | Units | Course By / Taught By | School | Required Seminar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topics in TESOL: Teaching Pronunciation (May 28-July 31) | ISTE 582 | 1 | Purgason, Kitty | Cook | No |
| Topics in TESOL: Teaching Speaking (May 28-July 31) | ISTE 582 | 1 | Kitty Purgason | Cook | No |
| Teaching Second Language Writing (May 28-July 6) | ISTE 642 | 1 | John Liang | Cook | No |
| Course Name | Code | Units | Course By / Taught By | School | Required Seminar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philosophy & Values in Schools and Society | SEED 501 | 3 | Tim Stranske | Education | No |
| Children’s Literature | SEED 550 | 3 | Claire Sibold | Education | No |
| Early Childhood Curriculum | SEED 556 | 3 | Lorena Vidaurre | Education | No |
| Issues in Special Education | SEED 561 | 3 | Robin LaBarbera | Education | No |
Summer 2, 2013 (Jun 17, 2013–Jul 19, 2013)
This is an intense, 5-week academic term, and these are NOT "self-paced" classes. Course work begins promptly on the first day so students are advised to order required texts well before the class starts. Textbooks listed here are subject to change. Order your books at: Biola Bookstore. The Biola Bookstore website includes a price comparison feature to help you find the best value.
The last day to enroll in a Summer 2 online class is Monday, June 17, 2013. There is no wait list for these classes.
| Course Name | Code | Units | Course By / Taught By | School | Required Seminar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Pentecostalism | ANTH 370 | 3 | Sue Russell | Cook | No |
| Art Appreciation | ARTS 100 | 3 | Jonathan Puls | Arts & Sciences | No |
| Biblical Interpretation & Spiritual Formation | BBST 103 | 3 | Jeannine Hanger | Talbot | No |
| Theology II | BBST 254 | 3 | John McKinley | Talbot | No |
| World Literature | ENGL 290 | 3 | Amy Obrist | Arts & Sciences | No |
| History of the Christian Church | HIST 321 | 3 | Evanson Wamagatta | Arts & Sciences | No |
| Intermediate Spanish | HUFS 201 | 4 | Maria Wilbar | Arts & Sciences | No |
| Introduction to Convergence | JOUR 107 | 3 | Tamara Welter | Arts & Sciences | No |
| Introduction to Visual Media | JOUR 220 | 3 | Tamara Welter | Arts & Sciences | No |
| Journalism Internship | JOUR 440 | 1 | Michael Longinow | Arts & Sciences | No |
| School/Family/Community Partnerships in Early Childhood Urban Settings | LEDU 357 | 3 | Lorena Vidaurre | Education | No |
| Remedial Music Theory (Aug. 5-22) | MUSC 098 | 1 | Robert Denham | Arts & Sciences | No |
| Music Appreciation | MUSC 101 | 3 | Angela Park | Arts & Sciences | No |
| Global Pentecostalism | SOCI 460 | 3 | Sue Russell | Arts & Sciences | No |
| Course Name | Code | Units | Course By / Taught By | School | Required Seminar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theology of Global Pentecostalism | ISAN 701 | 3 | Sue Russell | Cook | No |
| Course Name | Code | Units | Course By / Taught By | School | Required Seminar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foundations of TESOL (Aug 1-21) | ISTE 505 | 1 | Kitty Purgason | Cook | No |
| Communicating Values Through TESOL (July 8-Aug 2) | ISTE 560 | 1 | Kitty Purgason | Cook | No |
| Course Name | Code | Units | Course By / Taught By | School | Required Seminar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Educational Psychology | SEED 502 | 3 | Tim Stranske | Education | No |
| Research in Culture & Intercultural Instruction | SEED 524 | 3 | Fred Ramirez | Education | No |
| School/Family/Community Partnerships in Early Childhood Urban Settings | SEED 557 | 3 | Lorena Vidaurre | Education | No |
| Grant Writing, Book Proposal, and Textbooks | SEED 571 | 3 | June Hetzel | Education | No |
| Action Research | SEED 594 | 3 | Fred Ramirez | Education | No |
Fall Semester 2013 (Aug 28, 2013–Dec 20, 2013)
These are NOT "self-paced" classes. Course work begins promptly on the first day of the academic period so students need to order the required texts well before the class starts. Textbooks listed are subject to change. Order your books at: Biola Bookstore. The Biola Bookstore website includes a price comparison feature to help you find the best value.
The last day to enroll in an online or hybrid course is Friday, August 30. There is no wait list for these classes.
| Course Name | Code | Units | Course By / Taught By | School | Required Seminar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gender & Globalization | ANTH 320 | 3 | Sue Russell | Cook | No |
| Theology II | BBST 254 | 3 | John McKinley | Talbot | No |
| Johannine Literature (hybrid class) | BBST 342 | 3 | Matt Williams | Talbot | Thursdays 9-10:15 am |
| Puritan Theology (hybrid class) | BBST 450 | 3 | Joanne Jung | Talbot | Tuesdays 9-10:15 am |
| Seminar in Biology | BIOS 130 | 1 | Wendy Billock | Arts & Sciences | No |
| Management Information Systems | BUSN 220 | 3 | Eric Turner | Crowell | No |
| World Civilizations I | HIST 207 | 3 | Daniel Christensen | Arts & Sciences | No |
| World Civilizations II | HIST 208 | 3 | Mary Ann Lind | Arts & Sciences | No |
| History of the Christian Church | HIST 321 | 3 | Evanson Wamagatta | Arts & Sciences | No |
| Global Health Priorities | INCS 430 | 3 | Richard Johnson, M.D. | Cook | No |
| Social Media, SEO, & Digital Strategy (hybrid class) | JOUR 307 | 3 | Carolyn Kim | Arts & Sciences | No |
| Media Relations (hybrid class) | JOUR 355 | 3 | Carolyn Kim | Arts & Sciences | No |
| Journalism Internship | JOUR 440 | 3 | Chi-Chung Keung | Arts & Sciences | No |
| Classroom Management in Early Childhood Settings | LEDU 358 | 3 | Lorena Vidaurre | Education | No |
| Issues in Special Education | LEDU 361 | 3 | Robin LaBarbera | Education | No |
| Issues in Special Education | LEDU 361 | 3 | Staff | Education | No |
| Behavior & Classroom Management for Students with Special Needs | LEDU 364 | 3 | Staff | Education | No |
| Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders | LEDU 369 | 3 | Robin LaBarbera | Education | No |
| Human Sexuality | PSYC 303 | 3 | Gary Strauss | Rosemead | No |
| Course Name | Code | Units | Course By / Taught By | School | Required Seminar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gender and Globalization | ISAN 631 | 3 | Sue Russell | Cook | No |
| Global Health Priorities | ISCL 530 | 3 | Richard Johnson, M.D. | Cook | No |
| Gender and Globalization | SOCI 460 | 3 | Sue Russell | Cook | No |
| Historical Theology Survey | TTHT 514 | 3 | Rob Price | Talbot | Sat 9/14, 10/26 8:30am-12:30pm |
| Theology I | TTTH 511 | 3 | Rob Price | Talbot | Sat 9/21, 11/2 8:30am-12:30pm |
| Theology 4: The Church & Last Things | TTTH 614 | 3 | Mark Saucy | Talbot | Sat 9/28, 11/16 8:30am-12:30pm |
| Course Name | Code | Units | Course By / Taught By | School | Required Seminar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure of English | ISTE 509 | 3 | John Liang | Cook | No |
| Introduction to TESOL | ISTE 525 | 3 | Kitty Purgason | Cook | No |
| Advanced Methods and Techniques in TESOL | ISTE 621 | 3 | Kitty Purgason | Cook | No |
| Vocabulary Learning & Teaching | ISTE 627 | 1 | Michael Lessard-Clouston | Cook | No |
| Language Testing & Assessment | ISTE 632 | 3 | John Liang | Cook | No |
| Course Name | Code | Units | Course By / Taught By | School | Required Seminar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philosophy & Values in Schools and Society | SEED 501 | 3 | Tim Stranske | Education | No |
| Research in Culture & Intercultural Instruction | SEED 524 | 3 | Fred Ramirez | Education | No |
| Diagnosis & Remediation of Reading Difficulties | SEED 532 | 3 | Staff | Education | No |
| Professional Writing | SEED 554 | 3 | Christie Curtis | Education | No |
| Issues in Special Education | SEED 561 | 3 | Robin LaBarbera | Education | No |
| Issues in Special Education | SEED 561 | 3 | Staff | Education | No |
| Behavior & Classroom Management with Special Needs | SEED 564 | 3 | Staff | Education | No |
| Introduction to Spiritual Formation for the Educator | SEED 570 | 3 | Mike Brimmage | Education | No |
| Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders | SEED 580 | 3 | Robin LaBarbera | Education | No |
| Consultation, Collaboration, & Communication for the Education Specialist | SEED 582 | 3 | Staff | Education | No |
| Clear Credential Candidate | SEED 593 | 3 | Beth Staumont | Education | No |
| Action Research | SEED 594 | 3 | Fred Ramirez | Education | No |
| Action Research | SEED 594 | 3 | Rebecca Hong | Education | No |
| Professional Development Module | SEED 596 | 1 | Rebecca Hong | Education | No (online Aug. 28-Oct. 9) |
| Research Project | SEED 598 | 1 | Tim Stranske | Education | No |
| Thesis | SEED 599 | 1 | Rebecca Hong | Education | No |
| The Life of Christ & His Teaching Ministry | TTBE 732 | 3 | John Hutchison | Education | No |