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UMA Undergraduate Guide 2019-2020
 Academic Departments and Programs Communication Disorders Getting Started
Getting Started
Information below is meant to guide first year students in getting starting with this major and choosing appropriate courses. More advanced students interested in this major would also likely start with proposed foundation/pre-requisite courses. Please refer to the Major page located in the left menu bar to learn about the full major requirements. How to Explore/Get Started in the MajorSuggested General Education CoursesAll Undergraduates are required to satisfy the General Education Requirements. Guidelines for students are available at https://www.umass.edu/gened. Students should take General Education courses in Biology, Psychology, Mathematics, College Writing, etc.
Suggested Major and Pre-requisite CoursesStudents may take COMM-DIS 210, Introduction to Communication Disorders, in either the Fall or Spring semester. How to Declare the MajorFor current & admitted students: This major is unrestricted, which means any student may declare the major. Unrestricted majors may still have an entry process such as meeting with an advisor or attending an informational meeting. Declaring the major no later than the sophomore year is preferred. If entering the major as a new freshman or transfer student, no application is required. All other students must attend an informational meeting or meet with the Undergraduate Program Director or Advisor. Summary of Requirements for the MajorMinimum total # of credits required: 43 This is a pre-professional major for students who want to continue to graduate study to become speech-language pathologists or audiologists. Graduate school is essential for professional employment as a speech-language pathologist or audiologist.
Is there a minor? If so what are the requirements? For further information, contact: -- or -- Nicola Mare Usher |