Communication Disorders and Sciences
The Communication Disorders and Sciences program is 54 to 57 credits of core coursework that will build an understanding of the biological, physical, social, and linguistic aspects of communication. Through facility mentorship, coursework, and clinical observations students will develop an understanding of what happens when communication is impaired.
Students majoring in CDS must maintain a CDS grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 to continue in and graduate from this program. The CDS GPA is based on all grades earned in the required and elective courses taken in CDS and required support courses. Any student whose overall CDS GPA falls below 2.9 will be placed on probation for one semester and a remediation plan will be put into place. If the CDS GPA is not raised during that semester, the student may not enroll in further CDS courses. An earned letter grade of a D or lower in any CDS or CDS support course will not be credited toward the CDS major.
- Demonstrated knowledge of statistics as well as the biological, physical, and social/behavioral sciences
- Demonstrated introductory knowledge of basic human communication processes, including the appropriate biological, neurological, acoustic, psychological, developmental, linguistic and cultural bases
- Demonstrated ability to integrate information pertaining to normal and abnormal human development across the life span
- Demonstrated introductory knowledge of American Sign Language and Deaf Culture
- Twenty-five (25) hours of guided observation of SLP clinical and/or educational practice.