Enrollment Information
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Communication Sciences and Disorders
Bachelor of Science Program (BS)
- Bachelor of science prerequisites (PDF - 76KB)
- Essential functions for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
- Admissions Information for BS degree
The Communication Sciences and Disorders Program, leading to the Bachelor of Science dgree, begins with the Autumn Quarter of the junior year. The freshman and sophomore years, which are taken at an accredited college/university other than Loma Linda University, afford the fundamentals of a liberal education. The emphasis in the junior and senior years is on professional courses and practical experience.
Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science degree, students are prepared to seek admission to a graduate program in Speech Language Pathology or related disciplines. Students are encouraged to take SLPA 267 Fieldwork during their senior year in order to qualify for hte Speech-Language Pathology Assistant license, issued by the California Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board.
The LLU undergraduate program is specifically designed to prepare students for further study at the graduate level. Most students continue their education in an Master's program in speech-language pathology or Communication Sciences and Disorders. Other students complete graduate studies in audiology or in some other field of study. The master’s degree is required to enter the profession in most states, including California.
Admission requirements
For the Bachelor of Science program
The Bachelor of science prerequisites (PDF - 76KB) includes the specific courses required. All transfer units must be completed with a grade of C or better. Students in the Speech-Language Pathology BS Program apply to the School of Allied Health Professions. To be eligible for admission,
- 96 quarter units or 64 semester units in general education. > See Requirements
- Provide official transcripts from an accredited institution(s).
- Literate personal statement (part of the online application)
- Three letters or recommendation, preferably academic. (part of the online application)
- Minimum GPA of 3.0.
- The program has a minimum GPA requirement of 3.0; however, to be competitive a 3.3 GPA is recommended.
Application procedure
- Apply online at www.llu.edu/central/apply/index.page. Applications are accepted October 1st- June 30th.
- Complete official transcripts of all academic records from colleges, universities, and professional and/or technical schools must be provided. It is the applicant's responsibility to have transcripts sent directly to: Admissions Processing Loma Linda University Loma Linda CA 92350. Transcripts of records and all other application documents are retained permanently by the University for students enrolled after acceptance and may not be withdrawn and used by students for any purpose. Records that do not result in enrollment are destroyed two years from the date of arrival in the School of Allied Health Professions.
- Applications are reviewed by the departmental faculty as they are received. The applicant's request for admission will not be reviewed until the applicant's file contains the necessary documents. The program faculty evaluates the application and makes its recommendation to the School of Allied Health Professions Admissions Committee. Admissions remain open until the class is full.
Timeline
- Departmental faculty review applications beginning the second week of February. Acceptance continues until June 30th.
- The faculty sends its recommendation to the School of Allied Health Profession’s Admission Committee. This committee meets bimonthly.
- Typically, the student is notified approximately three weeks after the departmental review of the application.
Degree requirements
Degree requirements for the BS include completion of:
· The general education requirements.
· The Communication sciences and disorders program of instruction.
· Sufficient electives to meet the 192 quarter units required for graduation.
Program of Instruction (Course prefixes will change from SPPA to CMSD as of July 1, 2009)
Required Core
CMSD 267 Speech Language Pathology Assistant Fieldwork
CMSD 276 Communication Across the Lifespan (4)
CMSD 284 Introduction to Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (3)
CMSD 304 Hearing Science (4)
CMSD 314 Language Analysis for Speech-Language Pathology (4)
CMSD 317 Acoustic and Physiological Phonetics (2)
CMSD 318 Transcription Phonetics (3)
CMSD 324 Language Disorders of Children (4)
CMSD 334 Articulation Disorders (4)
CMSD 376 Anatomy of Speech and Hearing Mechanism (4)
CMSD 477 Bilingualism & Biculturalism II (2)
AHCJ 305 Infectious Disease and the Healthcare Provider(1)
AHCJ 328 Wholeness Portfolio I (1)*
AHCJ 471 Statistics and Research for the Health Professionals I (3)
AHCJ 472 Statistics and Research for the Health Professionals II (3)
AHCJ 472 Statistics and Research for the Health Professionals II (3)
AHCJ 498 Wholeness Portfolio II (1)*
PSYC 305 Psychological Foundations of Education (4)
PSYC 404 Psychological Tests and Measurements (3)
PSYC 460 The Exceptional Individual (3)
PSYC 479 Human Neuropsychology (4)
---- --- Religion (8)
---- --- Electives (4-7)
Select 32 units from:
CMSD 217 Beginning Sign Language (3)
CMSD 424 Adult Language Pathology (4)
CMSD 426 Behavior Management Applications with Special Populations
CMSD 434 Disorders of Fluency (2)
CMSD 435 Voice Disorders (2)
CMSD 444 Organic Speech Disorders (4)
CMSD 445 Techniques for ESL & Accent Modification
CMSD 454 Hearing Problems and Basic Audiometry (4)
CMSD 467 Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Practicum (1)
CMSD 377 Biculturalism & Bilingualism I (2)
CMSD 485 Clinical Methods in Speech-Language Pathology (4)
CMSD 486 Diagnostic Methods in Speech-Language Pathology (4)
To count toward graduation, a minimum grade of C (2.0) is required for all courses.
Portfolio requirements*
Portfolio requirements*
* Undergraduate students in the School of Allied Health Professions are required to develop a portfolio during the junior and senior years. Students register for Portfolio Practicum I during the junior year and Portfolio Practicum II during the senior year. The purpose of the portfolio is to allow students to demonstrate their work towards achieving the goals set forth by the University. These goals were developed to aid the student in achieving personal and professional balance in the spiritual, intellectual, social/emotional, and physical domains. The outcome is a notebook containing examples of how the student has addressed the goals. This can include assignments from classes. Professors will include an icon in their syllabi to indicate coursework that meets portfolio requirements. Dr. Karen Mainess is the faculty consultant for the Department of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.
CLEP
A student must take any CLEP test within one quarter of getting his/her degree compliance report or the student will need to take the course.
Clnical Experience
Supervised clinical practicum is recommended, but not required in the Bachelor of Science program. Completion of specific courses precedes placement for practicum. Clinical Practicum is available for students who have a G.P.A. of 3.0 or above in the major courses.
Course Descriptions
University Catalog course listings. Look for courses with CMSD prefixes.
Tuition costs and fees
Communication Sciences & Disorders--Bachelor of Science
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UNITS
TUITION
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47-60
$21,150 to $27,000
2
38-63
$17,100 to $28,350
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47-60
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38-63
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Contact information
Communication Sciences and Disorders Department
Speech Language Pathology
School of Allied Health Professions
Loma Linda University
Nichol Hall Room A506
Loma Linda Ca 92350
Toll free phone: (800) 422-4558-1-4
Department phone: (909) 558-4998
Fax: (909) 558-4305
Email: cmsd@llu.edu