Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
https://www.hsutx.edu/academics/undergraduate-majors-minors/communication-sciences-disorders-degrees/
Head of Department
Becky Saterbak
325-670-1946
HSU Box 16095
becky.saterbak@hsutx.edu
Faculty
Becky Saterbak, M.A., CCC-SLP, Assistant Professor
Objectives
A major in Communication Sciences and Disorders provides an academically challenging pre-professional education in the field of speech-language-hearing pathology in an environment that encourages intellectual and spiritual growth in preparation for graduate school or for licensure as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant. Support courses are provided in the fields of biology, physics, and psychology that are required for professional certification by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Students are encouraged to lead lives of service to individuals across the life span who have communication delays or disorders by providing clinical opportunities in a variety of assessment and treatment settings.
A student may elect Communication Sciences and Disorders as an academic major or minor.
Career Opportunities. The undergraduate degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders is designed for students who plan on applying to speech-language pathology or audiology graduate programs to become licensed Speech-Language Pathologists or Audiologists. Students will complete pre-requisites commonly required by speech therapy or audiology programs. This undergraduate degree is also for students who are wanting to become speech-language pathology assistants. Students can complete the coursework required by TDLR to fulfill academic preparation for licensure in the state of Texas.
Speech-language pathologists diagnose and treat a variety of hearing, speech, language, and swallowing disorders in individuals from birth to death. A speech therapist might help a person with a speech or language disorder or correct a swallowing or voice impairment. Speech therapists work in a variety of locations such as schools, hospitals, outpatient clinics, nursing homes, and home health. For more information check out ASHA at www.asha.org: Who are Speech-Language Pathologists
Audiologists diagnose and treat patients with hearing and balance problems using advanced technology and procedures. An audiologist might determine the best hearing aid for an aging individual. Audiologists work in hospitals or outpatient clinics. For more information check out ASHA at www.asha.org: Who are Audiologists
Bachelor of Arts
The Communication Sciences and Disorders major requires a minimum of 43 credit hours. Foreign language requirements and options for meeting the minor requirements for the BA are discussed in Bachelor of Arts Degree (BA) of this catalog.
Bachelor of Behavioral Science or Bachelor of Science
The Communication Sciences and Disorders major requires a minimum of 43 credit hours. A student may choose to earn a minor or an interdisciplinary degree.
Note: To receive credit toward the major, a student must receive a grade of “C” or better in all CSD major and support courses.
Pre-requisites for participation in clinical courses and internship/externship placement include a minimum GPA of 3.0 in CSD courses; completion of specified coursework; specific site requirements (including a background check, drug testing and proof of immunization; submission of contract materials and proof of liability insurance; and permission of department head).
NOTE: Any behavior in opposition with Hardin-Simmons University standards or any violation of the Code of Ethics of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) or the Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation for Speech Language Pathology & Audiology may result in dismissal from clinical internship and/or a report being filed with the appropriate professional organization.