Program Overview

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Bachelor of Arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders

The Bachelor of Arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders (CDIS) program prepares undergraduate students interested in speech-language development and disorders for further study at the graduate level.

Degrees Offered

• Bachelor of Arts

Program Types

• Undergraduate, Major, Minor

Mode of Study

• On Campus

Department

• Communication Sciences & Disorders

School / College

• College of Arts and Sciences

What is a communication sciences and disorders degree?

The Bachelor of Arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders (CDIS) qualifies students for the field of treating and caring for patients with communication disorders. At Redlands, this program specifically explores the complexities and science of how people communicate. Through this pre-professional undergraduate degree, you'll prepare to continue seamlessly into a graduate degree in speech-language pathology or audiology.

Why should you major in CDIS at Redlands?

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Redlands is nationally recognized with a 50-year legacy of excellence in academic rigor and clinical training and practice. At Redlands, you'll prepare professionally to make a difference in the lives of those with communication disorders, and you'll learn in a connected, collaborative cohort of students from faculty who are experts in their field.

Classes you'll take

A minimum of four semesters are required to complete the 39-40 credit Communication Sciences and Disorders major. The following courses are required: CDIS 100, 204, 205, 206, any college-level statistics course, 307, 308, 309, 410, and a capstone; 411 or 413.

The major requires completion of:

Core courses (should be taken prior to the intermediate courses):

• CDIS 100* (before all others)
• CDIS 204, Statistics (must take before CDIS 307)
• CDIS 205, 206

Intermediate courses (take no sooner than junior year; can be taken senior year):

• CDIS 307 (must take before CDIS 308)
• CDIS 309

Advanced courses:

• CDIS 308 (may be taken junior year or senior year)
• CDIS 410 (senior year only)
• CDIS 411 or 413 (senior year only - capstone experience)

Why should you minor in Communication Sciences and Disorders at Redlands?

Students with a minor in CDIS will study the communication process and are introduced to speech and language disorders.

Students who minor in Communication Sciences and Disorders must complete a minimum of 24 credits including the following:

• CDIS 100, 204, 206, 307
• One of CDIS 308 or 309,
• And one additional course in Communication Sciences and Disorders

What You'll Learn

Lifespan integration

Learn to integrate content areas in communication sciences across all ages.

Psychology

Demonstrate skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing about the field.

Critical evaluation

Apply scientific reasoning to assess the validity and relevance of resources.

Diversity understanding

Explain the variability of human communication in different biological, cultural, and linguistic contexts.

What You'll Learn

Graduates pursue careers in

Healthcare

Help people of all ages diagnose and treat communication disorders.

Psychology

Provide care through therapeutic treatments for people with speech and hearing disabilities.

Education

Teach others about and/or aid those with communication disorders in educational settings.

Additional opportunities

• Rehabilitation aide in hospitals/outpatient clinics
• Behavioral therapist for children with autism
• Speech-language pathologist assistant
• Nursing home activity coordinator
• Newborn hearing screenings
• Nursing assistant/CNA
• Hearing aid dispenser
• Child life specialist
• Substitute teacher
• ASL interpreter

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Featured faculty

Every Redlands faculty member is an active practitioner in their field. The classes they teach emerge from their unique research and practices, and they’re passionate about what they’re sharing.

Julia F. Shuler

Professor

Sujin Shin

Associate Professor

Lori Osborn

Professor

Maria L. Muñoz

Professor

Kerri Mitchell

Director of Clinic Education

Barbara Conboy

Professor

Solaman Cooperson

Associate Professor, Department Chair