Communication Sciences and Disorders, B.A./B.S.

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The B.A./B.S. in communication sciences and disorders is a pre-professional track to prepare students for a career as a speech-language pathologist or audiologist. The goal of the undergraduate program is to provide a solid foundation for the development of clinical expertise. For more information contact the Communication Sciences and Disorders Department . For help with schedule planning refer to the 4-Year Degree Map .

Major Departmental Requirements 39 Credits

Cognate Requirements 30-33 Credits

Physical Science: (3-4 cr.)

Any 100 level course in either Physics Chemistry.

Human Growth and Development: (6-7 cr.)

Select one course from the following:

PSY 205 - Research Methods (3 cr.)
PSY 321 - Cognitive Psychology (3 cr.)
PSY 331 - Introduction to Biopsychology (3 cr.)
PSY 416 - Psychology of Adult Development and Aging (3 cr.)
Select one course from the following:
HDF 211 - Child Development (4 cr.)
HDF 332 - Socialization of Children in the Community (3 cr.)
HDF 381 - Perspectives on Parenting (3 cr.)
Any 300 or 400 level Psy course.

Diversity, Pluralism, and Inclusion: (3 cr.)

Select one course from the following:

Additional Degree Requirements

Completion of all Undergraduate Degree Requirements, including General Education: The Cardinal Core Curriculum, elective courses if applicable, and a total of 120 credits minimum.
A minimum grade of C in all required Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD prefix) courses.
A GPA of 2.75 in at least 15 university credits for current students to be eligible to declare the major.
A CSD course may only be repeated once.
No more than two CSD courses may be repeated.
A minimum overall GPA of 2.75 in all required major courses (Major Departmental Requirements). Students who fall below a 2.75 are reviewed by the faculty and chairperson of the department to determine their eligibility to continue to enroll in any CSD course required in their program.