Courses | B.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders
Below are the course requirements for this academic program. In addition to these program-specific requirements, all majors include 51ÂÜÀò's traditional undergraduate core curriculum. For more program details, including a sample course sequence, .
GPA Requirements
All majors must achieve a minimum grade of a "C" in all major courses taken at 51ÂÜÀò. Anyone receiving a lower grade must repeat the course with a higher grade to receive credit for the course.
Curriculum Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Recommended Core Curriculum 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 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 courses: 1,2 | ||
| Biological Principles | ||
| Introduction to Probability and Statistics | ||
| Physical Science Survey: Lecture | ||
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
| Select 4 credits of American Sign Language: | ||
| Elementary American Sign Language | ||
| Elementary American Sign Language II | ||
| Intermediate American Sign Language | ||
| Program Courses | ||
| In addition to the courses below, students must complete 25 hours of observation. | ||
| Introduction to Human Disabilities | 3 | |
| Neuroanatomical Foundations for Communication Disorders | 3 | |
| Clinical Phonetics and Phonology | 3 | |
| Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Hearing | 3 | |
| Speech and Hearing Science | 3 | |
| Fluency Disorders | 3 | |
| Speech and Language Development and Disorders (Birth to 5yrs) | 3 | |
| Speech and Language Development and Disorders (5yrs to Adolescence) | 3 | |
| Multicultural Topics in Communication Disorders | 3 | |
| Neurogenic Communication Disorders | 3 | |
| Aural Rehabilitation | 3 | |
| Audiology | 3 | |
| Clinical Practicum: 51ÂÜÀò Speech/Language Clinic | 2 | |
| Dysphagia | 3 | |
| Speech Sound Disorders | 3 | |
| Diagnostic Methods | 3 | |
| Therapeutic Methods | 3 | |
| Voice Disorders | 3 | |
| Research in Communication Disorders | 3 | |
| Program Course Requirements: 56 credits | ||
| Core Curriculum Requirements 1 | 67 | |
| Total Credits | 123 | |
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From the recommended Core Curriculum courses list, if both a Biological Science and a Physical Science course are taken, the program credit total will increase by 4 credits.
Accelerated Program
Students who enter into the Communication Sciences and Disorders, B.S. as freshmen have the chance to declare their intent to enter the accelerated program, in which the students will complete the undergraduate program in three years and enter straight into the two year program. (Students must complete the University Graduate Admissions application)
In order to remain in the accelerated program, students must maintain pleasant and professional relationships with all department faculty. Failure to maintain these professional competencies will result in the student’s removal from the accelerated program.
GPA Requirements
All majors must achieve a minimum grade of a "C" in all major courses taken at 51ÂÜÀò. Anyone receiving a lower grade must repeat the course with a higher grade to receive credit for the course. Students in the accelerated program should also maintain a 3.6 overall GPA.
Curriculum Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Recommended Core Curriculum 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 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 courses: 1,2 | ||
| Biological Principles | ||
| Introduction to Probability and Statistics | ||
| Physical Science Survey: Lecture | ||
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
| Select 4 credits of American Sign Language: | ||
| Elementary American Sign Language | ||
| Elementary American Sign Language II | ||
| Intermediate American Sign Language | ||
| Program Courses | ||
| In addition to the courses below, students must complete 25 hours of observation. | ||
| Introduction to Human Disabilities | 3 | |
| Neuroanatomical Foundations for Communication Disorders | 3 | |
| Clinical Phonetics and Phonology | 3 | |
| Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Hearing | 3 | |
| Speech and Hearing Science | 3 | |
| Fluency Disorders | 3 | |
| Speech and Language Development and Disorders (Birth to 5yrs) | 3 | |
| Speech and Language Development and Disorders (5yrs to Adolescence) | 3 | |
| Multicultural Topics in Communication Disorders | 3 | |
| Neurogenic Communication Disorders | 3 | |
| Aural Rehabilitation | 3 | |
| Audiology | 3 | |
| Clinical Practicum: 51ÂÜÀò Speech/Language Clinic | 2 | |
| Dysphagia | 3 | |
| Speech Sound Disorders | 3 | |
| Diagnostic Methods | 3 | |
| Therapeutic Methods | 3 | |
| Voice Disorders | 3 | |
| Research in Communication Disorders | 3 | |
| Program Course Requirements: 56 credits | ||
| Core Curriculum Requirements 1 | 67 | |
| Total Credits | 123 | |
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See for details.
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From the recommended Core Curriculum courses list, if both a Biological Science and a Physical Science course are taken, the program credit total will increase by 4 credits.
Graduate Curriculum Requirements
In order to advance from the Communication Disorders, B.S. to the Speech-Language Pathology, M.S. degree, students need to fulfill the following requirements prior to starting graduate course work.
- Should have a minimum of 3.6 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale
- Submit official transcripts from all colleges attended
- Pass the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST)
- Favorable professional competencies recommendation from department faculty
Below are the curriculum requirements for the Speech-Language Pathology, M.S. degree (to be completed during the fourth and fifth years).
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements | ||
| Diagnostic and Therapeutic Methods | 2 | |
| Childhood Language and Literacy Disorders | 4 | |
| Anatomy and Neurology in SLP | 1 | |
| Theology of Disability | 3 | |
| Research in Speech-Language Pathology | 3 | |
| Motor Speech Disorders | 3 | |
| Advanced Speech Sound Disorders | 3 | |
| Advanced Dysphagia | 3 | |
| Cognitive-Communicative Disorders | 3 | |
| Applied Research | 1 | |
| Autism Spectrum Disorders | 3 | |
| Neurogenic Language Disorders | 3 | |
| Advanced Voice Disorders | 2 | |
| Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Disorders | 1 | |
| Advanced Fluency Disorders | 2 | |
| Advanced Augmentative and Alternative Communication | 1 | |
| School and Hospital Based Issues | 3 | |
| Audiology and Aural Rehabilitation for Speech-Language Pathologists | 3 | |
| Counseling and Christian Care in Speech-Language Pathology | 3 | |
| Professional Issues in Speech-Language Pathology | 2 | |
| Advanced Capstone Experience | 3 | |
| Diagnostic Team | 3 | |
| Clinical Practicum I | 1 | |
| Clinical Practicum II | 1 | |
| Adult Externship | 3 | |
| School Externship | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 63 | |