Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders
Study for a bachelor of science degree in communication sciences
and disorders often begin in the freshman or sophomore year. Students
learn about speech, language, and hearing disorders in the classroom
and then become involved in clinical observation in the on-campus Speech-Language-Hearing
Center. Students are encouraged to take elective courses in
linguistics, human development, learning theory, early childhood,
health administration, special education, and various aspects of
rehabilitation.
Students are advised to continue their professional education at
colleges or universities offering graduate programs leading to a
master’s degree and to subsequent certification by the American
Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Certified clinicians find employment
opportunities in hospitals, schools, community speech and hearing
clinics, and private practice.
Department Requirements
COMM 520, Survey of Communication Disorders
COMM 521, Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech and Hearing Mechanism
COMM 522, The Acquisition of Language
COMM 524, Clinical Phonetics
COMM 630, Organic Pathologies
COMM 631, Articulation and Language Disorders in Children
COMM 635, Professional Issues in Speech-Language Pathology
COMM 704, Basic Audiology
COMM 777, Speech and Hearing Science
Department Electives
COMM 533, Elementary American Sign Language
COMM 536, Introduction to Deaf Studies
COMM 537, Deaf Culture
COMM 733, Intermediate Sign Language
COMM 533A, Elementary American Sign Language
COMM 733A, Intermediate American Sign Language
COMM 734, American Sign Language III
COMM 735, American Sign Language IV
COMM 775, Advanced Language Acquisition
COMM 798, Special Topics
Students must also complete KIN 706, Neurology, and a course in statistics. Other elective courses are available.
At the end of their sophomore year, students must have a grade-point
average of 2.75 to continue in the major. A 2.75 grade-point average
is also required to transfer into the major.