The B.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) program is a professional preparation program that provides one with the knowledge and training to pursue a career in practice or research in communication sciences. This program provides an in-depth understanding of the biological and physical constructs of speech, language, and hearing, cultural competency and understanding of speech and language in both normal development and special populations, and a development of healthcare ethics and using evidence-based practice in treatment and research. Students will also have the opportunity to complete a research capstone and take a course to prepare for the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s Assistant Examination upon completing post-graduation requirements for state licensure. Students planning to apply for a Tennessee state licensure as a speech-language pathology assistant or attend graduate school for speech-language pathology or audiology must complete the CSD major or minor curriculum plan as outlined in the degree requirements.
What does Communication Sciences and Disorders involve?
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Speech
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Language
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Fluency/Stuttering
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Swallowing
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Feeding
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Voice
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Cognition
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Literacy
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Auditory Processing
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Social Skills
What populations are studied?
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Newborns, Pre-K, School Age, Teens, Adults, and Geriatrics
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Congenital Disorders (Down's Syndrome, Autism, Cleft Palate, etc.)
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Acquired Disorders (Stroke, Parkinson’s, Dementia, etc.)