Major in Communication Sciences and Disorders

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 populations are studied?

  • Newborns, Pre-K, School Age, Teens, Adults, and Geriatrics

  • Congenital Disorders (Down's Syndrome, Autism, Cleft Palate, etc.)

  • Acquired Disorders (Stroke, Parkinson’s, Dementia, etc.)

What does CSD involve?

  • Speech

  • Language

  • Fluency/Stuttering

  • Swallowing

  • Feeding

  • Voice

  • Cognition

  • Literacy

  • Auditory Processing

  • Social Skills

 

 

Degree Requirements

B.S. Major in Communication Sciences and Disorders

126 HOURS

Program Coordinator: Dr. Meagan Spencer

For a complete listing of requirements for graduation, see Academics: Degree/Graduation

 

I. Liberal Arts Core Requirements:

Listed in this catalog under Academics: Liberal Arts Core

Limit II. C. Basic skills to MAT235 Introductory Statistics

Limit III. B. Natural Sciences to CHE 121 General Chemistry I with CHE 121L General Chemistry I Lab

35 hours

       

II. Major Requirements:

27 hours

CSD

101

Intro. to Communication Sciences & Disorders & Interdisciplinary Relationships in Education & Allied Health

3

CSD

105

Normal Speech & Lang. Development & Communication Behavior (W)

3

CSD

125

Guided Observations

3

CSD

221

Phonological and Articulation Disorders

3

CSD

222

Language Disorders Across the Lifespan 

3

CSD

231

Phonetics

3

CSD

290

Clinical Methods

3

CSD

300

Audiology

3

CSD

321

Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Language

3

       

III. Additional Requirements (choose one emphasis below):

18-22 hours

A. Communication Sciences and Disorders - Non-Clinical

(18 hours)

CSD

322

Speech and Voice Science

3

CSD

341

Cultural Competency in the Communication Sciences

3

CSD

380

 Neuroscience

3

CSD

400

Aural Rehabilitation

3

CSD

420

Ethics, Procedure, and Law in Communication Sciences

3

CSD

430

ASHA SLPA Exam Prep Course

1

CSD

450

Senior Capstone: Evidence-Based Practice in the Communication Sciences (W)

2

B. Communication Sciences and Disorders - Clinical

(22 hours)

CSD

322

Speech and Voice Science

3

CSD

341

Cultural Competency in the Communication Sciences

3

CSD

380

 Neuroscience

3

CSD

400

Aural Rehabilitation

3

CSD

420

Ethics, Procedure, and Law in Communication Sciences

3

CSD

430

ASHA SLPA Exam Prep Course

1

CSD

450

Senior Capstone: Evidence-Based Practice in the Communication Sciences (W)

2

CSD

325

Clinic I

1

CSD

326

Clinic II

1

CSD

426

Clinic III

2

III. Electives (including additional Bible):

42-46 hours