Program Overview

Program Overview

The online BS degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders can lead to the Speech-Language Pathology Assistants license and also prepares students for graduate level studies in Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology, or related fields.

Program Description

Speech-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. Audiologists assess and provide clinical services to people who have hearing or balance problems.

Program Length

The program length is 2 years.

Possible Careers

Possible careers include:

• Preparation for a graduate program in Speech Language or Audiology
• Speech-Language Pathology Assistant

Application Deadlines

The application deadlines are as follows:

• Quarter: Autumn of 2026
• Application Open: Oct 1, 2025
• Priority Deadline: Not specified
• Final Deadline: Jun 1, 2026

Discipline Accrediting Agency

Loma Linda University is regionally accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).

Expected Cost of Attendance

The estimated cost of attendance is based on full-time attendance for the number of months enrolled per academic year.

Required Program Costs

• Year 1:
  • Tuition & Fees: $26,305
  • Books, Materials, Supplies & Equipment Allowance: $800
• Year 2:
  • Tuition & Fees: $24,158
  • Books, Materials, Supplies & Equipment Allowance: $825

Other Educational Costs

Non-required costs that can be funded with scholarships/loans include:

• Living Expense (Food & Housing Allowance)
  • On Campus Dorm: $12,447 per year
  • LLU Owned Rental Property: $21,942 per year
  • LLU Owned Rental w/ Dependents: $22,437 per year
  • Undergraduate Dependent w/ Parents: $7,650 per year
  • Off Campus: $21,942 per year
• Transportation Allowance: $3,150 per year
• Miscellaneous Personal Expenses: $3,285 per year
• Federal Student Loan Fees: $79 per year
• Cost of Obtaining Professional License: $0 per year
• Dependent Care: Available upon request
• Disability-Related Expenses: Available upon request

Notes

The cost of attendance varies from year to year. Estimated amounts are for the academic year specified only and are based on full-time attendance for the number of months enrolled per academic year. International students need to calculate 12 months of living expenses based on these amounts. Amounts are expected to increase each year consistent with inflation in the professional education sector. To qualify for financial aid, most students must be enrolled at least half time in an aid eligible program and be taking degree requirements. Half time is 6 units in a quarter for undergraduate programs and 4 units in a quarter for graduate programs.