Communication Studies, B.A.
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
Communication Studies, B.A. Mission
The mission of the Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies is to produce Christian graduates who are adept at constructing ethical written and oral messages. They appraise and assess messages communicated by all forms of media, both popular and religious. They demonstrate analytical commentary in both theory and praxis of the communication studies discipline. Program Learning Outcomes Upon completion of the Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies, students will be able to: 1. Identify where communication theory/practice compliments, mirrors, and is informed by biblical values and content (ULO 1). 2. Demonstrate analytical/evaluative skills in thinking and working through dilemmas and creative opportunities they will face in morally challenging industries and vocations (ULO 1). 3. Identify basic communication theories with the ability to provide an answer and/or compelling evidence to anyone, both in their discipline and in terms of spiritual discernment (ULO 1). 4. Articulate basic communication theories with the ability to provide an answer and/or compelling evidence to anyone, both in their discipline and in terms of spiritual discernment (ULO 2). 5. Describe how authentic spirituality and academic communication scholarship will result in social action, ministering service and opportunities to advocate justice for the marginalized in our society and the furtherance of God’s Kingdom in this world (ULO 3). 6. Demonstrate abilities to exhibit excellence in preparation, presentation, and credibility, incorporating these in the specific craft (ULO 3). Degree Program Upon completion of the University baccalaureate and major requirements, the Communication Studies Department offers the Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies. Obtaining a degree with one of the three concentrations requires 42 credits, 27 credits of upper-division/15 credits lower-division. Writing Competency Requirement Writing competency is determined within the Department of Communication Studies by a full-time faculty assessment of in-class and out-of-class writing samples. A minimum four page reaction or research paper from a 300 or 400 level Communication Studies required or elective course is submitted (with expected rewrites and corrections) with a student’s identification number and no other corrective faculty comments or marks (out-of-class sample). A two hour proctored timed writing opportunity is offered in the fall and spring semesters and a minimum of four handwritten pages must be submitted in response to an open-ended question chosen in advance by the student, designating their work by student identification number as well (in-class writing sample). In each sample, the fourth page must have written commentary that is at or exceeds the center of the fourth page to meet the minimum length standard. Full-time faculty assess the two submissions, give a numerical designation, and the combined total either passes or fails. After a second failure to pass the writing competency requirement, a student must enroll in ENG 210 Writing Competency, consult the Communication Studies Department Chair and pass the course to fulfill the requirement. General Education Requirements The required Communication general education course for the Communication Studies Department is COMM 100. GPA Requirements Communication Studies and Theatre 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.
Neuroanatomical Foundations for Communication Disorders Clinical Phonetics and Phonology Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Hearing
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3.
CODS 321 CODS 324
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3.
Speech and Hearing Science
CODS 325 CODS 328 CODS 331
Fluency Disorders
Speech and Language Development and Disorders (Birth to 5yrs) Speech and Language Development and Disorders (5yrs to Adolescence) Multi-Cultural Issues in Communication Disorders Neurogenic Communication Disorders
Credit(s): 3.
CODS 332
Credit(s): 3.
CODS 418
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3.
CODS 422 CODS 424 CODS 425 CODS 429 CODS 432 CODS 439 CODS 441 CODS 442 CODS 444 CODS 466
Aural Rehabilitation
Audiology
Clinical Practicum: Biola Speech/Language Clinic
Credit(s): 1–2.
Dysphagia
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3.
Articulation and Phonological Problems
Diagnostic Methods Therapeutic Methods
Voice Disorders
Research in Communication Disorders
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