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Communication Sciences and Disorders, B.S.
building, and academic advising. There is a non-refundable $175 fee assessed at the beginning of each academic year for this event. All students are expected to attend this event. Any student seeking an exception should contact the Chair of the Department. Communication Sciences and Disorders, B.S. Mission The mission of the Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders is to prepare Christian men and women with the proper foundation for graduate studies in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, so they can one day serve with excellence the millions of people whose lives are affected by various speech, language, hearing, cognitive, and swallowing disorders, problems that touch our sense of humanness. Degree Program Upon completion of the University baccalaureate and major requirements, the Communication Sciences and Disorders department offers the Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders. Overall, obtaining a degree in this major requires 56 credits. Learning Outcomes Program Learning Outcomes Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate knowledge of basic human communication and swallowing processes, including their biological, neurological, acoustical, cultural, and developmental bases and the nature, etiology, and characteristics of speech, language, hearing, swallowing, and other communication disorders (ULO 1). 2. Demonstrate the ability to complete scholarly research and writing in the field of communication sciences and disorders (ULO 1). 3. Demonstrate their ability to integrate their faith into clinical practice (ULO 2). 4. Develop diagnostic and intervention plans for individuals with a variety of communication and swallowing disorders (ULO 3). Each Program Learning Outcome (PLO) listed above references at least one of the University Learning Outcomes (ULO 1, 2, 3), which may be found in the General Information (p. 6) section of this catalog. Requirements 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.
CEED 482
Advance Studies in Children's Ministries
2
(One course is counted in the Program Core requirements) Total Credits
6
Diversified This option is for those who wish to design a concentration unique to their interests. Students interested in areas such as ministry-based camping, counseling, music and worship arts, intercultural ministry, media ministry, and the like will find an opportunity to integrate ministry training with those particular fields of study. For those who desire to pursue graduate work, the undergraduate major has been designed to prepare the student for continued academic and professional development through enrollment in a theological seminary. The student graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministries may be able to take advantage of accelerated Master of Arts or Master of Divinity programs offered at Talbot School of Theology. Several concentrations are offered with the M.A. degree. Specific information and qualifications for these degree programs may be secured through an academic advisor in the Christian Ministries and Leadership department or from the Talbot admissions office.
Concentration Courses Select 4 credits of electives
4 2
Select 2 credits of 400-level CEED electives (this course is counted in the Program Core requirements)
Total Credits
6
Nonprofit Leadership Vocational opportunities with this option include service in ministry settings which require key, practical business competencies and skills greater than the traditional church ministry role.
Concentration Courses BUSN 240
Principles of Management 1 Non-Profit Management
3 3 6
BUSN 480
Total Credits
1 BUSN 240 must be taken before BUSN 480. Youth
Vocational opportunities for youth concentration would include a local church youth director or minister, a club director for youth parachurch agencies, a youth camp director, a Christian education director in a church that emphasizes youth or an assistant or associate pastor with responsibilities for youth.
Concentration Courses CEED 441
Adolescent Culture and Development Programming for Christian Ministries Advanced Studies in Youth Ministries
2 2 2
CEED 479 CEED 484
(One course is counted in the Program Core requirements) Total Credits
6
Retreat Each year during the Fall Semester, the Christian Ministries department sponsors an all student retreat for the purpose of facilitating department- wide community building, communication, spiritual formation, team
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