Courses | B.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders
Below are the course requirements for this academic program. In addition to these program-specific requirements, all majors include Biola's traditional undergraduate core curriculum. For more program details, including a sample course sequence, visit Biola's academic catalog.
GPA Requirements
All majors must achieve a minimum grade of a "C" in all major courses taken at Biola. Anyone receiving a lower grade must repeat the course with a higher grade to receive credit for the course.
Curriculum Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Recommended Core Curriculum Courses | ||
| In addition to the program courses, eventual licensing and credentialing in the field by the American Speech Language Hearing Association requires at least one course in the following Core Curriculum areas: Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, Behavioral/Social Sciences, Research/Statistics, and an alternative communication modality. In light of this, the department strongly recommends that students take the following Core Curriculum courses: 1,2 | ||
| Biological Principles | ||
| Introduction to Probability and Statistics | ||
| Physical Science Survey: Lecture | ||
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
| Select 4 credits of American Sign Language: | ||
| Elementary American Sign Language | ||
| Elementary American Sign Language II | ||
| Intermediate American Sign Language | ||
| Program Courses | ||
| In addition to the courses below, students must complete 25 hours of observation. | ||
| CODS 210 | Introduction to Human Disabilities | 3 |
| CODS 318 | Neuroanatomical Foundations for Communication Disorders | 3 |
| CODS 321 | Clinical Phonetics and Phonology | 3 |
| CODS 324 | Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Hearing | 3 |
| CODS 325 | Speech and Hearing Science | 3 |
| CODS 328 | Fluency Disorders | 3 |
| CODS 331 | Speech and Language Development and Disorders (Birth to 5yrs) | 3 |
| CODS 332 | Speech and Language Development and Disorders (5yrs to Adolescence) | 3 |
| CODS 418 | Multicultural Topics in Communication Disorders | 3 |
| CODS 422 | Neurogenic Communication Disorders | 3 |
| CODS 424 | Aural Rehabilitation | 3 |
| CODS 425 | Audiology | 3 |
| CODS 429 | Clinical Practicum: Biola Speech/Language Clinic | 2 |
| CODS 432 | Dysphagia | 3 |
| CODS 439 | Speech Sound Disorders | 3 |
| CODS 441 | Diagnostic Methods | 3 |
| CODS 442 | Therapeutic Methods | 3 |
| CODS 444 | Voice Disorders | 3 |
| CODS 466 | Research in Communication Disorders | 3 |
| Program Course Requirements: 56 credits | ||
| Core Curriculum Requirements 1 | 67 | |
| Total Credits | 123 | |
- 1
See Core Curriculum Program section for details.
- 2
From the recommended Core Curriculum courses list, if both a Biological Science and a Physical Science course are taken, the program credit total will increase by 4 credits.
Accelerated Program
Students who enter into the Communication Sciences and Disorders, B.S. as freshmen have the chance to declare their intent to enter the accelerated program, in which the students will complete the undergraduate program in three years and enter straight into the two year M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology program. (Students must complete the University Graduate Admissions application)
In order to remain in the accelerated program, students must maintain pleasant and professional relationships with all department faculty. Failure to maintain these professional competencies will result in the student’s removal from the accelerated program.
GPA Requirements
All majors must achieve a minimum grade of a "C" in all major courses taken at Biola. Anyone receiving a lower grade must repeat the course with a higher grade to receive credit for the course. Students in the accelerated program should also maintain a 3.6 overall GPA.
Curriculum Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Recommended Core Curriculum Courses | ||
| In addition to the program courses, eventual licensing and credentialing in the field by the American Speech Language Hearing Association requires at least one course in the following Core Curriculum areas: Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, Behavioral/Social Sciences, Research/Statistics, and an alternative communication modality. In light of this, the department strongly recommends that students take the following Core Curriculum courses: 1,2 | ||
| Biological Principles | ||
| Introduction to Probability and Statistics | ||
| Physical Science Survey: Lecture | ||
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
| Select 4 credits of American Sign Language: | ||
| Elementary American Sign Language | ||
| Elementary American Sign Language II | ||
| Intermediate American Sign Language | ||
| Program Courses | ||
| In addition to the courses below, students must complete 25 hours of observation. | ||
| CODS 210 | Introduction to Human Disabilities | 3 |
| CODS 318 | Neuroanatomical Foundations for Communication Disorders | 3 |
| CODS 321 | Clinical Phonetics and Phonology | 3 |
| CODS 324 | Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Hearing | 3 |
| CODS 325 | Speech and Hearing Science | 3 |
| CODS 328 | Fluency Disorders | 3 |
| CODS 331 | Speech and Language Development and Disorders (Birth to 5yrs) | 3 |
| CODS 332 | Speech and Language Development and Disorders (5yrs to Adolescence) | 3 |
| CODS 418 | Multicultural Topics in Communication Disorders | 3 |
| CODS 422 | Neurogenic Communication Disorders | 3 |
| CODS 424 | Aural Rehabilitation | 3 |
| CODS 425 | Audiology | 3 |
| CODS 429 | Clinical Practicum: Biola Speech/Language Clinic | 2 |
| CODS 432 | Dysphagia | 3 |
| CODS 439 | Speech Sound Disorders | 3 |
| CODS 441 | Diagnostic Methods | 3 |
| CODS 442 | Therapeutic Methods | 3 |
| CODS 444 | Voice Disorders | 3 |
| CODS 466 | Research in Communication Disorders | 3 |
| Program Course Requirements: 56 credits | ||
| Core Curriculum Requirements 1 | 67 | |
| Total Credits | 123 | |
- 1
See Core Curriculum Program section for details.
- 2
From the recommended Core Curriculum courses list, if both a Biological Science and a Physical Science course are taken, the program credit total will increase by 4 credits.
Graduate Curriculum Requirements
In order to advance from the Communication Disorders, B.S. to the Speech-Language Pathology, M.S. degree, students need to fulfill the following requirements prior to starting graduate course work.
- Should have a minimum of 3.6 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale
- Submit official transcripts from all colleges attended
- Pass the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST)
- Favorable professional competencies recommendation from department faculty
Below are the curriculum requirements for the Speech-Language Pathology, M.S. degree (to be completed during the fourth and fifth years).
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements | ||
| MSLP 530 | Diagnostic and Therapeutic Methods | 2 |
| MSLP 531 | Childhood Language and Literacy Disorders | 4 |
| MSLP 532 | Anatomy and Neurology in SLP | 1 |
| MSLP 533 | Theology of Disability | 3 |
| MSLP 534 | Research in Speech-Language Pathology | 3 |
| MSLP 535 | Motor Speech Disorders | 3 |
| MSLP 536 | Advanced Speech Sound Disorders | 3 |
| MSLP 537 | Advanced Dysphagia | 3 |
| MSLP 538 | Cognitive-Communicative Disorders | 3 |
| MSLP 539 | Applied Research | 1 |
| MSLP 540 | Autism Spectrum Disorders | 3 |
| MSLP 541 | Neurogenic Language Disorders | 3 |
| MSLP 542 | Advanced Voice Disorders | 2 |
| MSLP 543 | Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Disorders | 1 |
| MSLP 544 | Advanced Fluency Disorders | 2 |
| MSLP 545 | Advanced Augmentative and Alternative Communication | 1 |
| MSLP 546 | School and Hospital Based Issues | 3 |
| MSLP 547 | Audiology and Aural Rehabilitation for Speech-Language Pathologists | 3 |
| MSLP 548 | Counseling and Christian Care in Speech-Language Pathology | 3 |
| MSLP 549 | Professional Issues in Speech-Language Pathology | 2 |
| MSLP 550 | Advanced Capstone Experience | 3 |
| MSLP 601 | Diagnostic Team | 3 |
| MSLP 602 | Clinical Practicum I | 1 |
| MSLP 603 | Clinical Practicum II | 1 |
| MSLP 604 | Adult Externship | 3 |
| MSLP 605 | School Externship | 3 |
| Total Credits | 63 | |