California Baptist University College of Health Science
“The College of Health Science was founded upon the principle of transforming lives through the health professions. The college’s faculty members have answered their calling to serve and prepare the next generation of professionals for careers in patient care, wellness, fitness and more. We all share a passion for service in the image of Jesus, and we welcome you to come explore your talents and calling from God.”
David Pearson, PhD Dean, College of Health Science
Program Distinctives
01
Learn with a Cohort
Throughout the program, students experience collegiality, networking and a shared purpose among students in each cohort.
02
Gain Real-World Experience
Faculty work with students to place them in practicum experiences to develop clinical skills and explore a variety of work settings.
Caring Faculty
03
Students benefit from close, mentoring relationships with faculty. The faculty at CBU are known for integrating their Christian faith with their professional lives. Students recognize the faculty not only care about preparing them for a career but also supporting students’ greater purpose in life.
*Based on current academic year. Subject to change.
Accreditation
WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)
Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC)
Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
Transforming lives through the health professions
Facility Highlight
The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders is housed within the 11-acre CBU Health Science Campus. The campus includes 70,000 square feet of indoor space with classrooms, labs, gathering spaces and a food service facility that are beautifully tailored to meet the needs of our undergraduate and graduate students.
Our cutting-edge facilities and equipment are designed to provide students with every opportunity to master the skills needed to excel in their chosen professions upon graduating from CBU. Students have access to the Clinical Education Center where, while under the supervision of experienced clinical educators, they will obtain hands-on experience working with those who have had communication disorders across their lifespan.
CBU is recognized as the fifth best college campus in America,* and the resources available to our students and faculty are something that give us great pride as we serve our students and the Inland Southern California community.
*niche.com
Faculty Spotlight
Bryan Ness, PhD,
CCC-SLP
Chair, Department of Communication
Sciences
and Disorders
Bryan Ness, PhD, is the chair of the Communication Sciences and Disorders Department and director of the speech-language pathology graduate program at California Baptist University. Prior to earning his PhD, Dr. Ness practiced speech-language pathology in a regional trauma center where he developed an interest in rehabilitation for patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI).
As a researcher, Dr. Ness works collaboratively with professionals in the community, undergraduate and graduate students, and other researchers to study ways speech-language pathologists can help individuals with TBI recover and adapt to life with acquired cognitive-communication impairments. His most recent work has examined the impact of traumatic brain injury on social communication and interpersonal relations, the return-to-work process and academic achievement for secondary and post-secondary enrolled students. Dr. Ness presents his research findings at various national and regional conferences, and his work has been published in leading rehabilitation and education journals.
Admissions Requirements
Application for admission submitted and verified through CSDCAS.
Official sealed transcripts from all colleges or universities attended sent to CSDCAS.
Three recommendations: Two from faculty/instructors and one from a professional source sent to CSDCAS.
Resume sent to CSDCAS.
Comprehensive essay of at least 500 words that explains:
• Your desire for entering the program
• How the program will allow you to live your purpose
• Why your characteristics and goals are congruent with CBU’s mission
Successful interview with program admission committee (not all candidates are selected for an interview).
A bachelor’s degree in communication disorders from an accredited college or university or the evaluated equivalency. Applicants with degrees in other majors must complete a post-baccalaureate certificate program in communication disorders.
An overall minimum cumulative or last 60/90 unit GPA of 3.0.
An applicant whose first language is not English and/or does not have a degree from an institution where English is the primary language of instruction is required to demonstrate English proficiency by submitting a recent TOEFL or IELTS score.
Prerequisites
Completion of basic science requirements in biological sciences, physical sciences, statistics and social/behavioral sciences as required by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) 2020 Standard IV-A. In addition to ASHA standards, CBU requires the following courses to be completed with a “C” or better:
• Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech/Hearing Mechanism
