Offered by Department of Communication Disorders

Communication Disorders Major

Communication Disorders Comprehensive
Bachelor of Science in Education

Note: Licensure, teacher certification, and ASHA certification require a Master of Science in Education degree with a Speech-Language Pathology Major.

  1. Communication Disorders Core Requirements (53 hours required)
    • Take all of the following:
      • CDIS 210, Survey of Communication Disorders - 3 hours
      • CDIS 215, Introduction to Phonetics - 3 hours
      • CDIS 252, Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech Mechanism - 3 hours
      • CDIS 261, Normal Language Development - 3 hours
      • CDIS 311, Clinical Methods and Procedures in Communication Disorders - 3 hours
      • CDIS 312, Field Experience in Communication Disorders - 1 hour
      • CDIS 335, Speech and Hearing Science - 4 hours
      • CDIS 354, Preschool Language Disorders - 3 hours
      • CDIS 356, Adolescent Language and Communication Disorders - 2 hours
      • CDIS 362, Articulation Disorders - 3 hours
      • CDIS 406, Adult Communication Disorders - 2 hours
      • CDIS 410, Introduction to Audiology - 4 hours
      • CDIS 415, Aural Rehabilitation - 3 hours
      • CDIS 420, Research in Communication Disorders - 3 hours
      • CDIS 470, Professional Issues in Speech/Language Pathology - 3 hours
      • CDIS 488, Senior Seminar - 3 hours
      • PSY 230GS, Human Development - 3 hours
      • PSY 250GS, Behavioral Statistics - 4 hours
  2. Professional Electives (9 hours required)
    • Take 9 hours from:
      • CDIS 413, American Sign Language I - 3 hours
      • CDIS 416, American Sign Language II - 3 hours (Prereq: CDIS 413)
      • CDIS 480A, Clinical Practicum in Speech/Language Pathology - 2 hours
        (Permission required)
      • BIOL 110, Introduction to Epidemiology - 3 hours
      • BIOL 325, Medical Terminology - 1 hour
      • CSP 417, Counseling Skills - 3 hours
      • CSP 418, Introduction to Counseling and Social Advocacy - 3 hours
      • CSP 441, Special Topics: Medical and Psychological Aspects of Alcohol/Drug Use, Abuse and Addiction - 3 hours
        (See advisor for approved topic.)
      • PSY 403, Psychology of Motivation - 3 hours
      • PSY 430, Memory and Cognition - 3 hours
      • PSY 455, Adolescent Psychology - 3 hours
      • PSY 462, Adult Development and Aging - 3 hours
      • TE 327, Introduction to Language Minority Students - 2 hours
      • TESE 330, Collaboration, Consultation, and Co-Teaching - 3 hours
      • TESE 437, Medical Aspects of Individuals with Disabilities - 3 hours

1 May 2014

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