Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Communication Sciences and Disorders

Admissions Requirements

• Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or its equivalent, with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).
  • Note on GPA Requirement: If you do not meet the degree or GPA requirements above, you may still be considered for admission. Please contact the Office of Graduate Admissions office at graduate.admissions@biola.edu.
• Completed prerequisite courses in the following areas:
  • One course in college-level human or general biology
  • One course in college-level physical science (physics or chemistry)
  • One course in college-level statistics
  • One course in college-level developmental psychology (lifespan) 
• Non-native English speakers are required to submit proof of English proficiency.
• The GRE is NOT required. Students who have taken the GRE can submit their scores as supporting material if you like them to be considered during the admission process.

Application Deadline

The application deadline for Fall 2024 is July 1 and the deadline for Spring 2025 is Dec. 1.

Application Steps

1. Complete and submit the online application

2. Submit a non-refundable $65 application fee

3. Submit required documents through your online application portal:

   Official Transcripts

   • An official transcript which shows a conferred bachelor's degree and all other transcripts containing a conferred degree are required. Official transcripts should be sent directly from the school or physically delivered in an untampered envelope sealed by the institution to Biola's Office of Graduate Admissions to be considered official. In addition, transcripts with prerequisites, leveling courses, advanced standing, and any other courses relevant to your desired program should be submitted. For certain degrees, additional or all transcripts may be requested or required. Review the admissions requirements of your individual program or contact Graduate Admissions for details.

   • Note for International Students: All international transcripts need U.S. grade equivalencies noted (e.g. GPA on a 4.0 scale). If your transcripts do not show U.S. grade equivalencies, you must have them evaluated by a credential evaluation agency like SpanTran (Biola Discount), International Education Evaluation (Biola Discount), World Education Services (WES) or Foundation for International Services (FIS).

     • Be sure to choose "course by course report" and have the evaluation agency send them directly to Biola University via online portal or post (13800 Biola Ave, La Mirada, CA 90639) in order to be considered official.

   Two Letters of Recommendation

   • Spiritual Leader/Mentor Recommendation

   • Academic/Character/Mentor Recommendation

   Christian Testimony Essay

   • Prompt: Please submit a 1-2 page essay explaining in your own words: 1) the circumstances surrounding your decision to become a follower of Christ, 2) the scriptural basis for your salvation, 3) your contribution to a local church community, and 4) describe how you display attributes of a mature Christian.

   Vocational Objective Essay

   • Your statement of vocational intent should address the following questions in 1,000 words or less. No specific formatting is required. 

   Proof of English Proficiency (Required for Non-Native English Speakers)

   • The School of Science, Technology and Health requires all students whose first language is not English to provide proof of English proficiency. Ways to provide proof of English proficiency includes one of the following:

     • Meet minimum TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo test score (TOEFL iBT: 90, IELTS: 7.0, Duolingo: 120).
     • Provide official transcript showing an accredited degree (bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral) completed/taught fully in English.
     • Successfully complete Biola’s English Language Program with passing status on the ELP Exit Exam

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