Bachelor of Science Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders
Students earning the Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders will be prepared to enter the work industry at a variety of levels including community and educational positions that include occupations helping or assisting professions in speech language pathology,(e.g., as a speech-language pathology assistant [SLP-A] or a Bachelor's level clinician), audiology, education, and other communication technology industries. These students will also be completely prepared to for direct transition into a graduate program in speech language pathology. Students will encounter a strong foundation of science courses culminating with a service learning experience in the health, rehabilitation, or educational field(s). Graduate degrees at the masters or doctoral level are necessary to work as speech-language pathologists or audiologists. These individuals work as professionals to assist people who have communication disorders; teachers, clinical supervisors and/or researchers in universities; administrators and leaders in healthcare or educational settings.
Requirements:
Communication Sciences and Disorders majors must complete the following courses:
Lower Division Requirements:
Notes:
A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 is required to begin coursework in the upper division.
Upper Division Requirements:
| CSD 314 | Anatomical, Physiological, and Neurological Bases of Communication. | 3 |
| CSD 303 | Intro to Language Disorders | 3 |
| CSD 307 | Introduction to Speech Production Disor | 3 |
| CSD 309 | Introduction to Medical Speech Patholo | 3 |
| CSD 310 | S/L in Communication Sciences & Disorders | 3 |
| CSD 324 | Ethics & Policy in Health Sciences | 3 |
| CSD 404 | Speech and Hearing Science | 3 |
| CSD 421 | Clinical Methods and Observation | 3 |
| CSD 440WS | Reading, Writing & Presenting in Communi | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 27 |
Total Credit Hours: 56-57
NOTES:
- A minimum grade of C is required in all upper division CSD courses.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required to remain in the CSD major. Students who do not meet this requirement will be placed on probation for a period of one (1) semester. If the student's GPA does not meet the 3.0 guideline after the probationary period, they will be counseled out of the CSD major.
- Students pursuing a B.S. degree in CSD could choose to further focus their studies and concentrate in areas including medical school, physician assistant, physical and occupational therapy, and other allied health professions.
- Health Sciences advising sheets list the options courses and the additional prerequisite courses that should be fulfilled for various post-graduate opportunities.
- For students pursuing Departmental Honors in CSD, note exception of cumulative GPA of 3.4 and GPA in major of 3.75 required. See course description for CSD 397/398/497/498 for complete requirements.