Communication Sciences and Disorders, B.S.
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. 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. General Education Requirements In addition to the above courses, eventual licensing and credentialing in the field by the American Speech Language Hearing Association requires at least one course in the following G.E. 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 G.E. courses: BIOS 100 Biological Principles: Lecture Credit(s): 3. PHSC 101 Physical Science Survey: Lecture Credit(s): 4. PSYC 200 Introduction to Psychology Credit(s): 3. SOCI 220 Sociology Credit(s): 3. Recommended in addition if schedule permits. And 4 credits of American Sign Language: HUFA 101 Elementary American Sign Language Credit(s): 4. OR HUFA 102 Elementary American Sign Language Credit(s): 4. OR HUFA 201 Intermediate American Sign Language Credit(s): 4. And: MATH 210 Introduction to Probability and Statistics Credit(s): 3. OR MATH 318 Biostatistics Credit(s): 3. Core Requirements In addition to the courses below, students must complete 25 hours of observation. CODS 210 Introduction to Human Disabilities Credit(s): 3. CODS 318 Neuroanatomical Foundations for Communication Disorders Credit(s): 3. CODS 321 Clinical Phonetics and Phonology Credit(s): 3. CODS 324 Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Hearing Credit(s): 3. CODS 325 Speech and Hearing Science Credit(s): 3. CODS 328 Fluency Disorders Credit(s): 3. CODS 331 Speech and Language Development and Disorders (Birth to 5yrs) Credit(s): 3. CODS 332
And: CNMA 358 Motion Picture Pre-Production OR CNMA 452 Motion Picture Post-Production
Credit(s): 3.
Credit(s): 3.
Elective Requirements Choose 8 credits of upper-division Cinema and Media Arts electives. Writing for Film and Television The Writing for Film and Television concentration covers the fundamental elements of storytelling—from conception (the pitch and the outline), to execution (the script), to the all-important rewriting and polishing process.
Core Requirements CNMA 101 The Art of Storytelling CNMA 102 Visual Aesthetics CNMA 104 History of Cinema CNMA 203 Screenwriting I CNMA 204 The Entertainment Business
Credit(s): 3.
Credit(s): 3.
Credit(s): 3.
Credit(s): 3.
Credit(s): 3.
CNMA 312 Screenwriting II CNMA 351 Writing the Scene
Credit(s): 3.
Credit(s): 3.
CNMA 352 Character Development and Dialogue
Credit(s): 3.
CNMA 353 Media Literacy
Credit(s): 3.
CNMA 354 The TV Writer’s Room
Credit(s): 3.
CNMA 405 Understanding Representation CNMA 420 Coverages and Rewrites CNMA 440 Cinema and Media Arts Internship CNMA 440 must be taken for a total of 3 credits. CNMA 453 Beauty as Truth
Credit(s): 2.
Credit(s): 2.
Credit(s): 1–3.
Credit(s): 2.
CNMA 456 Senior Media Project
Credit(s): 3.
Creative Writing: Fiction
ENGL 344
Credit(s): 3.
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. 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).
Speech and Language Development and Disorders (5yrs to Adolescence) Multi-Cultural Issues in Communication Disorders Neurogenic Communication Disorders
Credit(s): 3.
CODS 418
Credit(s): 3.
CODS 422 CODS 424 CODS 425 CODS 429 CODS 432 CODS 439 CODS 441 CODS 442 CODS 444 CODS 466
Credit(s): 3.
Aural Rehabilitation
Credit(s): 3.
Audiology
Credit(s): 3.
Clinical Practicum: Biola Speech/Language Clinic
Credit(s): 1–2.
Dysphagia
Credit(s): 3.
Articulation and Phonological Problems
Credit(s): 3.
Diagnostic Methods Therapeutic Methods
Credit(s): 3.
Credit(s): 3.
Voice Disorders
Credit(s): 3.
Research in Communication Disorders
Credit(s): 3.
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