Student Accomplishments-UG
B.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders
The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders offers undergraduate curriculum leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science (B.S.). This four-year curriculum prepares students to serve individuals with communication disorders. Clinical practica are required. The Department also offers curriculum and clinical practica leading to a Master of Science degree with a concentration in speech-language pathology.
Course Listings
101 Introduction to Communication Sciences & Disorders. Credit 3 hours. A study of etiology, types, and characteristics of communication problems. An overview of the profession and concepts are presented.
200 Supervised Clinical Practicum. Credit 3 hours. Practice in hearing and speech screening, evaluation and clinical procedures in working with speech handicaps, administration of diagnostic tests, and writing lesson plans for individuals and groups.
201 Introduction to Audiology. Credit 3 hours. The course is designed to provide students with a study of the transmission of sound, anatomy of the outer, middle and inner ear; etiology and detection of hearing impairment. Basic instruction in pure tone air and bone conduction,masking, speech, audiometry, and immitance procedures included to acquaint students with the entire field of audiology.