About the Program
The undergraduate Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) program is designed to begin in the fall following completion of the university’s general education requirements (GERs), the university’s graduation requirements, and program supporting courses all totaling a minimum of 102 quarter credits.
The student may wish to seek a minor in another program of study to obtain the extra credits. There are several programs with minors that naturally complement Communication Sciences and Disorders e.g., Aging Studies, English, Linguistics, Special Education, Sociology, and Psychology.
What could I do with my degree?
The bachelor’s degree is considered a pre-professional degree. Graduates with a bachelor’s degree typically apply for advanced graduate study. Individuals holding a bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders may also apply to professional doctoral programs in audiology. In the State of Washington individuals with a bachelor’s degree can be employed as speech-language pathology assistants.
Students with a BA in Communication Sciences and Disorders will be able to do the following:
- Describe the typical processes of speech
- Describe the typical processes of language
- Describe the typical processes of hearing
- Describe the typical process of swallowing
- Demonstrate basic knowledge of speech-language pathology assessment
- Demonstrate basic knowledge of hearing disorders assessment
- Demonstrate basic knowledge of speech-language pathology treatment
- Demonstrate basic knowledge of hearing disorders treatment
Undergraduate CMSD Course Schedule
Junior Year
Fall Semester| Aug - Dec | Course Title | Cr |
|---|---|---|
| CMSD 301S | Intro to SLP & AUD | 3 |
| CMSD 304S | Phonetics | 3 |
| CMSD 321S | Anatomy & Physiology of Speech Production | 3 |
| CMSD 331S | Language Development | 4 |
| HSCI 400S | Foundations of Public Health | 3 |
| Jan - May | Course Title | Cr |
|---|---|---|
| CMSD 320S | Speech & Hearing Science | 3 |
| CMSD 357S | Language Impairment | 3 |
| CMSD 358S | Speech Sound Disorder | 3 |
| CMSD 371S | Hearing and Hearing Disorders | 3 |
| CMSD 441S | Assessment of Speech and Language | 2 |
| HSCI 402S | Current Issues in the Health Arena | 3 |
Senior Year
Fall Semester| Aug - Dec | Course Title | Cr |
|---|---|---|
| CMSD 422S | Neuroanatomy | 3 |
| CMSD 437S | Professional Issues | 3 |
| CMSD 450S | Language & Literacy (Fall 2023 only) | 3 |
| CMSD 473S | Aural Rehab | 2 |
| CMSD 461S | Clinical Methods | 2 |
| HSCI 488S | Relations, Ethics & Communications in Healthcare (Optional for Fall 2023) | 3 |
| Jan - May | Course Title | Cr |
|---|---|---|
| CMSD 441S | Assessment (Spring 2024 only) | 3 |
| CMSD 451S | Neurogenic Communication Disorders | 3 |
| CMSD 466S | Multicultural Considerations in CMSD | 2 |
| CMSD 498S | AAC | 3 |
| CMSD 490S | Senior Capstone | 3 |
| HSCI 487S | Principles and Policies of Healthcare Management (Optional Spring 2024) | 3 |