Alternative Program Name
Speech-Language Pathology, BS
Program Description
PROFESSIONSpeech-language pathologists assess and provide clinical services to people who cannot communicate clearly. These individuals may have problems with articulation, stuttering, voice, understanding and producing language, attention, memory and/or problem solving. Speech-language pathologists help clients develop, or recover functional communication skills so they can fulfill their rolls in society. They counsel individuals and their families concerning communication disorders and help them learn to cope with the stress and misunderstanding that often accompany these disorders. Additionally, they may work with people who have oral motor problems causing eating and swallowing difficulties. Audiologists assess and provide clinical services to people who have hearing or balance problems. Assessments include measuring the loudness at which a person begins to hear sounds, the person's ability to distinguish between sounds, and nature and extent of hearing loss. Audiologists interpret these results and may coordinate them with medical, educational and psychological information to make a diagnosis and determine a course of treatment. The Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology program begins in the autumn quarter and is based on the completion of two years of prerequisite course work at any accredited college or university. The emphasis for the next two years is on professional courses and practical experience. Supervised clinical practicum is an integral part of the student's education. Completion of specific theoretical courses precedes placement for practicum.
REGISTRATION AND CERTIFICATION
In most states, including California, graduate study is required before entering the profession. After satisfactorily completing the Master of Science degree, the graduate is eligible to take the qualifying examination for licensure in the state of California and for the Certificate of Clinical Competence. After completing a one-year clinical fellowship, the graduate is eligible to apply for California licensure and for certification by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). The program is approved by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing to prepare students for the California Clinical Rehabilitative Services Credential in Language, Speech, and Hearing.
Program Length
2 yearsPossible Careers
Preparation for a graduate program in Speech Language or Audiology; Speech-Language Pathology Assistant.Application Deadlines
October 1 - June 1Admissions Requirements
To be eligible for admission, the applicant must have have the following:- 96 quarter units or 64 semester units in general education.
- Provide official transcripts from an accredited institution.
- Literate personal statement (part of the online application)
- Three letters of recommendation, preferably academic. (part of the online application)
- Minimum GPA of 3.0.
Prerequisites
- 20 quarter or 14 semester units of humanities
- 12-16 quarter units or 8-11 semester units of Natural Sciences
- One biological science - required (examples: Human Anatomy & Physiology, General Biology, Microbiology, or Life Science)
- One physical science - Physics or Chemistry, required
- Math (2 years advanced high school-level with “C” grade) or Intermediate Algebra w/o academic credit. College algebra w/ academic credit.
- Statistics, required
- Human development or developmental psychology
- English composition (complete sequence)
- Speech or interpersonal communication
- Personal health or nutrition
- Two physical activity courses
- If attending a Seventh-day Adventist college, four quarter or three semester units of religion per year is required
Natural Sciences
- At least one natural science course must include a lab component.
Social Sciences: (minimum of 12 units). Must include two (2) content areas: anthropology, economics, geography, political sciences, psychology, and sociology. Includes one course in human (cultural) diversity.
- General Psychology, required
- Human Growth and Development, Development Psych, or Child Dev, required
- Social Science electives to complete the 12-credit minimum. Choose from the selection listed above with "Social Sciences" subheading.
Discipline Accrediting Agency
Loma Linda University is regionally accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), 985 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 100, Alameda, CA 94501; telephone (510) 748-9001; website: www.wascweb.org.
Expected Cost of Attendance
Academic Year 2021-2022
| Year of Program: | Year | Year 1 | Year 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | — | $32,724 | $28,482 |
| Fees | — | $2,872 | $2,822 |
| Books & Supplies | — | $1,200 | $1,220 |
| Instruments | — | — | — |
| Misc (e.g., Boards, Licensing exam, Uniforms) | — | — | — |
| Total | — | $36,796 | $32,524 |
Notes
The cost of attendance varies from year to year. Please contact the department for up-to-date costs.Estimated Living Expenses
Academic Year 2021-2022, off campus, with a roommate
| Year of Program: | Year | Year 1 | Year 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Months enrolled | 9 | 9 | |
| Room & Board | — | $13,275 | $13,275 |
| Transportation | — | $2,880 | $2,880 |
| Personal Expenses | — | $2,250 | $2,250 |
Notes
- Amounts are what a student can apply to borrow for the number of months shown in each academic year based on living off campus with a roommate and not with a relative.
- International students need to calculate 12 months of living expenses based on the numbers listed here.
- In general, to qualify for financial aid a student must be enrolled at least half time taking degree requirements. Half time is 6 units in a quarter for undergraduate programs and 4 units in a quarter for graduate programs.