B.A. in Communication Sciences and Disorders
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS | ||
| Academic Foundations | ||
| First Year Experience requirement | 4 | |
| English Composition requirement 1 | 6-7 | |
| Mathematics requirement 1 | 3-4 | |
MAT 103 or higher | ||
| Interdisciplinary requirement | 3 | |
| Diverse Communities requirement | 3 | |
| Ethics requirement | 3 | |
| Distributed Disciplinary Foundations | ||
| Science requirement 2 | 6-8 | |
| Behavioral & Social Science requirement | 6 | |
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
| Humanities requirement | 6 | |
| Arts requirement | 3 | |
| ADDITIONAL BACCALAUREATE REQUIREMENTS | ||
| University Requirements | ||
| Writing Emphasis requirement | 9 | |
| Speaking Emphasis requirement | 9 | |
| Degree Requirements | ||
| Language/Culture equirement | 0-15 | |
Demonstrating language proficiency through the intermediate level (202) or demonstrating language proficiency through the elementary II (102) level of a language and further acquiring a cultural foundation. | ||
| Capstone requirement | 1-15 | |
| MAJOR REQUIREMENTS | ||
| Major Courses | ||
| CSD 101 | Introduction to Communicative Disorders 1,3 | 3 |
| CSD 106 | Anatomy of Speech and Hearing Mechanisms 1,3 | 3 |
| CSD 203 | Speech and Hearing Science 1,3 | 3 |
| CSD 204 | Speech and Language Development | 3 |
| CSD 207 | Introduction to Phonetics 1,3 | 3 |
| CSD 208 | Neurology of Speech & Hearing | 3 |
| CSD 329 | Speech & Voice Disorders | 3 |
| CSD 333 | Language Disorders | 3 |
| CSD 346 | Hearing Disorders | 3 |
| CSD 337 | Professional Issues in Communication Sciences and Disorders | 3 |
| Cognate Requirement | ||
| LIN 230 | Introduction to Linguistics 1 | 3 |
| Related Areas | ||
| These courses are to be selected under advisement from a department-approved list. | 9 | |
| Capstone Requirement | ||
| CSD 350 | Clinical Principles in Communicative Disorders 4 | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Select elective courses to meet the 120 total credits required for graduation | ||
| Total Minimum Credits Required | 120 | |
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Restrictive Major Requirement (RMR): To remain in the major or to transfer into the major, students must complete the following prerequisite courses with a GPA of at least a 3.0 and a minimum grade of “C” or better: CSD 101, CSD 106, WRT 1XX, MAT 103 or above, CSD 203, CSD 207, LIN 230, and WRT 2XX.
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Students must take (1) BIO and (2) CHE or PHY as the Science Courses to meet the standard of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association.
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Students may not use more than a total of three repeats across the CSD courses to satisfy the Restrictive Major Requirement (CSD 101, CSD 106, CSD 203, and CSD 207).
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This course fulfills the Capstone requirement.
Accelerated B.A. in Communication Sciences and Disorders to M.A. in Speech-Language Pathology Program
To be considered for the accelerated program, students must have completed 72 credits and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.7 and a minimum major GPA of 3.7. Also, students must submit two references from the CSD faculty. Admissions decisions will be based on a combination of factors, including credit hours earned, GPA, and strength of faculty recommendations. Please note that admission to the accelerated program is competitive.
Students in the accelerated program can substitute up to 12 credits of graduate coursework for electives that satisfy the B.A. program requirements. B.A. degree is conferred at the end of fall semester in Year 4.
The following M.A. courses will be the accelerated students’ elective courses. The 12 credits in the fall semester of Year 4 are counted as the elective requirements for the B.A. and required courses for the M.A.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Elective Courses | ||
| Complete up to 12 credits from the following: | 12 | |
| Foundations of Research in Speech-Language Pathology | ||
| Child Language Disorders I: 0 To 5 Years | ||
| Adult Neurogenic Speech Disorders | ||
| Clinical Articulation Phonology | ||
| Aural Rehabilitation | ||
To track their individual degree progress, students are advised to access their Degree Audit via RamPortal regularly. For more information, visit the Degree Audit FAQ webpage.
The following is a sample suggested course sequence for this program; course offerings and availability are not guaranteed. Students should consult their academic advisor with any questions.
B.A. in Communication Sciences and Disorders
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| CSD 101 | Introduction to Communicative Disorders | 3 |
| WRT 120 | Effective Writing I | 3 |
| MAT 103 | Introduction to Mathematics (OR HIGHER) | 3 |
| FYE 100X | First Year Experience | 4 |
| Foreign Language 101 | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| CSD 106 | Anatomy of Speech and Hearing Mechanisms | 3 |
| LIN 230 | Introduction to Linguistics (AREA 3 LINGUISTICS) | 3 |
| PSY 100 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| WRT 2XX | 200-Level WRT Course | 3 |
| Foreign Language 102 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| CSD 203 | Speech and Hearing Science | 3 |
| CSD 207 | Introduction to Phonetics | 3 |
| Behavioral & Social Science Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Speaking Emphasis Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Foreign Language 201 or Culture Cluster | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| CSD 204 | Speech and Language Development | 3 |
| CSD 337 | Professional Issues in Communication Sciences and Disorders | 3 |
| Science Gen Ed (BIO) | 3 | |
| Humanities Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Foreign Language 202 or Culture Cluster | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Fall | ||
| CSD 208 | Neurology of Speech & Hearing | 3 |
| CSD 333 | Language Disorders | 3 |
| Humanities Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Science Gen Ed (CHE or PHY) | 3 | |
| Culture Cluster (if needed; and/or Interdisciplinary Gen Ed) | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| CSD 329 | Speech & Voice Disorders | 3 |
| Area 2 Human Communication | 3 | |
| Area 4 Human Development | 3 | |
| Speaking Emphasis Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Arts Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Fall | ||
| CSD 350 | Clinical Principles in Communicative Disorders | 3 |
| Area 1 Research Skills | 3 | |
| Interdisciplinary Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| CSD 346 | Hearing Disorders | 3 |
| Speaking Emphasis Gen Ed (300/400-Level) | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 121 | |
Accelerated B.A. in Communication Sciences and Disorders to M.A. in Speech-Language Pathology
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| CSD 101 | Introduction to Communicative Disorders | 3 |
| WRT 120 | Effective Writing I | 3 |
| MAT 103 | Introduction to Mathematics (OR HIGHER) | 3 |
| FYE 100X | First Year Experience | 4 |
| Foreign Language 101 | 3 | |
| Elective | 2 | |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Spring | ||
| CSD 106 | Anatomy of Speech and Hearing Mechanisms | 3 |
| LIN 230 | Introduction to Linguistics (AREA 3 LINGUISTICS) | 3 |
| PSY 100 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| WRT 2XX | 200-Level WRT Course | 3 |
| Speaking Emphasis Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Foreign Language 102 | 3 | |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| CSD 203 | Speech and Hearing Science | 3 |
| CSD 204 | Speech and Language Development | 3 |
| CSD 207 | Introduction to Phonetics | 3 |
| Science Gen Ed (BIO) | 3 | |
| Behavioral & Social Science Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Foreign Language 201 or Culture Cluster | 3 | |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Spring | ||
| CSD 208 | Neurology of Speech & Hearing | 3 |
| CSD 333 | Language Disorders | 3 |
| CSD 337 | Professional Issues in Communication Sciences and Disorders | 3 |
| Science Gen Ed (CHE or PHY) | 3 | |
| Humanities Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Foreign Language 202 or Culture Cluster | 3 | |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Fall | ||
| CSD 329 | Speech & Voice Disorders | 3 |
| Area 1 Research Skills | 3 | |
| Area 2 Human Communication | 3 | |
| Area 4 Human Development | 3 | |
| Humanities Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Culture Cluster (if needed; and/or Diverse Communities Gen Ed) | 3 | |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Spring | ||
| CSD 346 | Hearing Disorders | 3 |
| CSD 350 | Clinical Principles in Communicative Disorders | 3 |
| Arts Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Speaking Emphasis Gen Ed (300/400-Level) | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Fall | ||
| SLP 501 | Foundations of Research in Speech-Language Pathology | 1 |
| SLP 511 | Child Language Disorders I: 0 To 5 Years | 3 |
| SLP 515 | Adult Neurogenic Speech Disorders | 2 |
| SLP 526 | Clinical Articulation Phonology | 3 |
| SLP 543 | Aural Rehabilitation | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| SLP 512 | Child Language Disorders II: School Age - Adolescent | 3 |
| SLP 516 | Adult Neurogenic Language and Cognitive Disorders | 3 |
| SLP 523 | Voice Disorders | 3 |
| SLP 551 | Graduate Clinical Practicum | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Summer Session I | ||
| SLP 545 | Augmentative and Alternative Communication | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Summer Session II | ||
| SLP 551 | Graduate Clinical Practicum | 3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Year Five | ||
| Fall | ||
| SLP 524 | Fluency Disorders | 3 |
| SLP 551 | Graduate Clinical Practicum | 3 |
| SLP 570 | School Language/Speech/Hearing Programs | 3 |
| SLP 582 | Dysphagia | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| SLP 553 | School - based Affiliation Practicum | 9 |
| SLP 575 | Medical Speech Pathology | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Summer Session I | ||
| SLP 552 | Medical Affiliation Practicum | 6 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 171 | |
