Academic Learning Compact - Communication Sciences and Disorders

The undergraduate program provides an understanding of the expected processes involved in human communication so that you will be prepared for graduate programs where you will be immersed in dealing with atypical or pathological conditions related to speech, language, swallowing and/or hearing.

Additional information is available from your major's website.

Before Graduating You Must

• Pass the undergraduate CSD written examination.
• Complete requirements for the baccalaureate degree, as determined by faculty.

Skills You Will Acquire in the Major (SLOs)

1. Apply theories and principles of basic acoustics/psychoacoustics, anatomy and physiology of speech/hearing, neuroanatomical/physiological bases of speech and normal language development.
2. Understand key issues in etiology and the characteristics of speech, language and auditory disorders.
3. Demonstrate the basics of assessment and treatment of speech, language and auditory disorders.
4. Understand and describe professional practice patterns and ethical standards.
5. Describe the fundamental relationships between aging and communication, cultural influences on communication and modalities of communication.
6. Transcribe normal and disordered speech phonetically.
7. Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of disease and disability on the health of populations.
8. Apply clinical problem-solving skills to defend assessment and treatment choices.
9. Articulate ideas effectively in an oral presentation on a critical topic.
10. Produce a coherent analytical essay on critical content.