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  • Communication Sciences and Disorders

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


    Communication Sciences and Disorders major page

    Before Graduating Students Must

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

    Students in the Major will Learn to

    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

    1. Explain fundamental theories and principles of basic acoustics, psychoacoustics, (neuro)anatomy and (neuro)physiology as they pertain to the normal development of speech, language and hearing.
    2. Explain key concepts that pertain to the etiology and characteristics of speech, language and auditory disorders.
    3. Describe basic concepts that pertain to the assessment and treatment of speech, language and auditory disorders.
    4. Explain fundamental concepts that pertain to professional practice patterns and ethical standards.
    5. Explain fundamental concepts that pertain to the relationship between aging and communication, the effect of culture on communication and modalities of communication.
    6. Transcribe normal and disordered speech phonetically.
    7. Explain the impact of disease and disability on the health of populations.
    8. Apply clinical problem-solving skills to defend assessment and treatment choices.
    9. Present information accurately and effectively during an oral presentation on a topic related to communication sciences or disorders.
    10. Write a coherent analytical essay on a topic related to communication sciences or disorders.
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    Curriculum Map

    I = Introduced; R = Reinforced; A = Assessed

    Courses Content Critical Thinking Communication

    		 SLO 1 SLO 2 SLO 3 SLO 4 SLO 5 SLO 6 SLO 7 SLO 8 SLO 9 SLO 10
    SPA 3003 I       I I        
    SPA 3011 I, R       I, R     I    
    SPA 3032 I I           I I I
    SPA 3101 I       R     I    
    SPA 4004 I       R A     I I
    SPA 4050   R R R, A R     R, A R R
    SPA 4104 I I     R       I I
    SPA 4250 R, A I, R, A I, A I R, A R, A R R, A R R
    SPA 4302 R, A I, R, A I I R     R R R
    SPA 4321 R R, A R, A R R, A     R, A R R, A
    SPA 4400 R, A I, R, A I, A R, A R, A   I, R, A I, R, A R, A R, A
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    Assessment Types

    • Clinical analysis
    • Case management reviews
    • Exams
    • Papers
    • Presentations
    • Additional assessments include:
      • A summative assessment
      • The undergraduate alumni survey
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