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Biola University

Degree Program Upon completion of the University baccalaureate and major

CODS 318

Neuroanatomical Foundations for Communication Disorders Clinical Phonetics and Phonology Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Hearing

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CODS 321 CODS 324

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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.

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Speech and Hearing Science

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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

CODS 332

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CODS 418

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CODS 422 CODS 424 CODS 425 CODS 429 CODS 432 CODS 439 CODS 441 CODS 442 CODS 444 CODS 466

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Aural Rehabilitation

Audiology

Clinical Practicum: Biola Speech/Language Clinic

Dysphagia

Articulation and Phonological Problems

Diagnostic Methods Therapeutic Methods

Voice Disorders

Research in Communication Disorders

Total Credits

56

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. 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. Learning Outcomes Program Learning Outcomes Upon completion of the Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies, students will be able to: 1. Describe the communication discipline and its central questions (ULO 1). 2. Engage in communication inquiry, employ theories, and critically analyze messages (ULO 1, 3). 3. Create messages appropriate to the audience, purpose, and context, and demonstrate self-efficacy (ULO 1, 2, 3). 4. Apply ethical communication principles and practices (ULO 1, 3).

Curriculum Requirements Program-Specific Core Curriculum (GE) 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 (GE) 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 (GE) courses: BIOS 100 Biological Principles: Lecture MATH 210 Introduction to Probability and Statistics PHSC 101 Physical Science Survey: Lecture

PSYC 200 Introduction to Psychology Select 4 credits of American Sign Language:

ASLG 100 Elementary American Sign Language ASLG 200 Elementary American Sign Language II ASLG 201 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

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