Biola University 2012-2013 Catalog C ommunication S ciences &D isorders Faculty
Clinical Phonetics & Phonology Anatomy & Physiology of Speech
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3.
CODS 321 CODS 324 CODS 325 CODS 328 CODS 331
Speech & Hearing Science
Fluency Disorders
Speech and Language Development and Disorders (Birth to 5yrs) Speech and Language Development and Disorders (5yrs to Adolescents)
Credit(s): 3.
CODS 332
Matthew Rouse Dantuma, Rouse
Chair
Credit(s): 3.
Associate Professor
Multi-Cultural Issues in Communication Disorders Neurogenic Communication Disorders
CODS 418
Credit(s): 3.
Clemons, Hernandez
Assistant Professor
CODS 422
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3.
Mission & Learning Outcomes The mission of the department of Communication Sciences & Disorders at Biola University 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. By the end of the program, students will have: (1) a foundational background in the sciences; (2) knowledge of normal communication structures and processes; (3) comprehensive knowledge of various communication disorders; (4) practical experience through observation of professionals in the field and through working in Biola’s Speech & Language clinic during the senior year; (5) a Christian perspective on course content and the fields of Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology. Communication Sciences &Disorders Degree Program Upon completion of the University baccalaureate and major requirements, the Communication Sciences & Disorders department offers the Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Sciences & Disorders. Note: 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. Communication Sciences &Disorders The major in communication sciences & disorders is a pre-professional degree that provides the student with a foundation in normal communication and an understanding of the complexities of communication disorders. It is the aim of the department to set this knowledge within the framework of a Christian perspective. Students completing this major should be fully prepared for the graduate work necessary for certification and licensure in the fields of Speech- Language Pathology or Audiology. Overall, obtaining a degree in this major requires 56 credits. Program Requirements Students must take:
Aural Rehabilitation
CODS 424 CODS 425 CODS 429
Audiology
Clinical Practicum: Biola Speech / Language Clinic
Credit(s): 1 - 2.
Dysphagia
Credit(s): 3.
CODS 432 CODS 439
Articulation & Phonological Problems
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3.
Diagnostic Methods Therapeutic Methods
CODS 441 CODS 442 CODS 444 CODS 466
Voice Disorders
Capstone Research Project in Communication Disorders
Credit(s): 3.
And must complete 25 hours of observation. Additional 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 GE areas: Math, 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 GE courses:
Biological Principles: Lecture Physical Science Survey: Lecture
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 4. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3.
BIOS 100 PHSC 101 PSYC 200 SOCI 220
Introduction to Psychology
Sociology
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 Intermediate American Sign Language
Credit(s): 4.
OR HUFA 201
Credit(s): 4.
And 6 credits of Math: MATH 101
Precalculus Mathematics
Credit(s): 3.
OR MATH 120
The Nature of Mathematics
Credit(s): 3.
And
Introduction to Probability & Statistics
MATH 210
Credit(s): 3.
OR MATH 318
Biostatistics
Credit(s): 3.
Introduction to Human Disabilities Neuroanatomical Foundations for Communication Disorders
Credit(s): 3.
CODS 210 CODS 318
Credit(s): 3.
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