The Field
The curriculum leading to a Bachelor's degree in Communication Disorders is designed to provide the undergraduate student with a broad introductory background to the normal processes of speech, hearing, language, and related functions, as well as a basic understanding of communicative pathologies and a familiarization with various approaches to their assessment and treatment. The Bachelor's program does not provide (nor is it designed to provide) the student with all of the necessary competencies that allow for employment within the professions of Speech/Language Pathology or Audiology. The curriculum does provide the necessary academic preparation for graduate study in Speech/Language Pathology or Audiology which is the level of preparation where the achievement of professional competencies are the primary goal of course study and supervised practicum.

Students are strongly advised to consult the academic advisor about the content and sequence of their curriculum, especially where the choice and sequencing of electives are concerned.

In addition to the curriculum requirements outlined below, each student must have their speech and hearing screened before graduation. The purpose of this speech and hearing screening is to familiarize students with procedures in our profession. Evaluation results do not affect the student's status as a
Communication Disorders major.

1. Departmental Requirements
Comm-Dis 211 Anatomy and Physiology I: The Speech and Hearing Mechanism
Comm-Dis 212 Anatomy and Physiology II: Neurological Bases of Speech, Language, and Hearing
Comm-Dis 213 Phonetic Processing
Comm-Dis 214 Introduction to Hearing Science
Comm-Dis 301 Speech and Language Development - (IE)
Comm-Dis 312 Introduction to Speech Science
Comm-Dis 313 Introduction to Audiology
Comm-Dis 330 Junior Year Writing
Comm-Dis 390A Introduction to Aural Rehabilitation
Comm-Dis 415 Speech and Language Disorders

2. Extra-Departmental Requirements
PHYSICS 114 Theory of Sound
PSYCH 350 Child Behavior and Development or
HUMANDEV 270 Child Development
LINGUIST 201 Introduction to Linguistic Theory
Statistics course (see advisor)

3. Electives
100 Introduction to Communication Disorders – (U) (Strongly suggested but not required)
496K Clinical Observation - 1 cr. (Strongly suggested but not required)
520 Counseling in Communication Disorders
540 Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders
560 Language and Learning Disabilities
580 Cognitive Bases of Language Functions
591D S-Treatment Technology in Communication Disorders
591E S-SLP Assistants in the School

Total number of credits required for the major in Communication Disorders is 43.

Suggested Schedule

Freshmen
Fall or Spring
COMM-DIS 210 Introduction to Communication Disorders
PSYCH 100 Introductory Psychology
General Education Requirements

Sophomores
Fall
COMM-DIS 211 Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech and Hearing Mechanism
COMM-DIS 213 Phonetic Processing
PHYSICS 114 Theory of Sound
PSYCH 350 Child Behavior and Development or
HUMANDEV 270 Child Development
Non-departmental electives (2)
Spring
COMM-DIS 211 Anatomy and Physiology II: Neurological Bases of Speech, Language, and Hearing
COMM-DIS 214 Introduction to Hearing Science
LINGUIST 201 Introduction to Linguistics
Statistics
Non-departmental electives (2)

Juniors
Fall
COMM-DIS 301 Speech and Language Development
COMM-DIS 313 Introduction to Audiology
COMM-DIS 330 Writing in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
Non-departmental electives
Spring
COMM-DIS 312 Introduction to Speech Science
COMM-DIS 314 Introduction to Aural Rehabilitation
COMM-DIS 330 Writing in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (if not taken in the fall)
Non-departmental electives
Statistics course

Seniors
Fall
COMM-DIS 415 Speech and Language Disorders
COMM-DIS 496K Clinical Observation
Departmental electives
Non-departmental electives
Spring
COMM-DIS 415 Speech and Language Disorders (if not taken in the fall)
COMM-DIS 496K Clinical Observation (if not taken previously)
Departmental electives
Non-departmental electives