In-Person or Online
In-Person or Online
The BS in Communication Sciences and Disorders program is now offered both in-person and online, providing a flexible, student-centered learning experience for those near and far! With small class sizes (maximum 25 students) and a low student-to-faculty ratio (1:6 for incoming junior classes), students receive personalized instruction and mentorship. The program includes SLPA fieldwork opportunities which may be completed locally; however, students intending to apply for licensure in a state other than California are responsible for identifying and meeting the state's specific licensure guidelines. In-person students can further enhance their training through an optional clinical experience. Additionally, local students can participate in service trips, such as those to Mexico, applying their skills in real-world settings while making a meaningful impact.
Beginning in the junior year, students engage in specialized coursework and hands-on training, preparing for careers in speech-language pathology. Coursework is integrated with senior-year practical experience and SLPA fieldwork opportunities which may be completed locally. Many graduates continue to master’s programs in Speech-Language Pathology or related fields, taking the next step toward certification as Speech-Language Pathologists.
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| Domain 1: Spiritual Life & Wholeness (min. of 8 quarter units) | Religion: Must complete an average of 4 quarter units of religion for each year of residence at Loma Linda University. All required religion must be taken at Loma Linda University. |
| Domain 2: Arts & Humanities (min. of 16 quarter/11 semester units) | Select courses from at least 3 of the following content areas: Civilization/history, art, literature, modern language, philosophy, religion, or general humanities elective. If a student takes Religion courses from other institutions, it will be counted in this domain.
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| Domain 3: Scientific Inquiry & Quantitative Reasoning (min. of 12 quarter/8 semester units) | Natural Sciences. At least one natural science course must include a lab component.
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| Domain 4: Social Sciences (min. of 12 quarter/8 semester units) | Select courses from two of the following content areas: Anthropology, economics, geography, political sciences, psychology, and sociology. Includes one course (or components integrated into several courses) in human (cultural) diversity. |
| Domain 5: Written & Oral Communication (9-13 quarter/ 6-9 semester units) |
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| Domain 6: Health & Wellness (2 to 6 quarter/1.5 to 4 semester units) |
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| Domain 7: Electives: All other transferable coursework |
PLEASE NOTE: “C minus” grades are not transferable for credit |
Applications are accepted October 1st- August 15th.
Complete official transcripts of all academic records from colleges, universities, and professional and/or technical schools must be provided. Official transcripts must be sent by the issuing institution to LLU Admissions Processing for all SAHP applications. Official transcripts MAY NOT be hand-delivered or sent in directly by the student, relative, or friend. They must be sent directly from previous educational institutions through a postal service. Hand-carried or sealed transcripts that are sent along with other application materials are not considered official copies even if the seal is unbroken.
If you experience difficulty having your institution, send transcript directly to us, please contact us and we will provide you with an official letter of request.
Degree requirements for the BS include completion of:
To count toward graduation, a minimum grade of C (2.0) is required for all courses.
*Undergraduate students in the School of Allied Health Professions are required to develop a portfolio during the junior and senior years. Students register for Wholeness Portfolio I during the junior year and Wholeness Portfolio 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.
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.
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 in person students who have a G.P.A. of 3.0 or above in the major courses.
Students who live outside California may have the opportunity to complete an SLPA fieldwork experience under the supervision of a licensed/credentialed SLP near their place of residence. Completion of specific courses precedes placement for fieldwork. SLPA fieldwork is available for students who have a G.P.A. of 3.0 or above in the major courses.
By the end of the program, graduates should be able to:
