The Post-Baccalaureate Program in Communication Sciences and Disorders (CMSD) is an accelerated 10-month program, designed for students who have completed an undergraduate degree and need to complete the pre-requisites (leveling courses) necessary to apply for a master’s degree program in CMSD at Eastern Washington University or another institution. This Post-Baccalaureate CMSD program is essential for students who do not have a bachelor\u2019s degree in Speech Language Pathology or Communication Disorders.<\/p>\n
Apply and confirm acceptance to Eastern Washington University<\/p>\n
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\nOffice of Admissions
\n304 Sutton Hall
\nCheney WA 99004-2444<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n
About the Program<\/h2>\n
Post-Baccalaureate CMSD Course Schedule<\/h2>\n
Fall Semester<\/h2>\n\n
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\n\t \nMid Aug - Dec<\/th> Course Title<\/th> Cr<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n\t CMSD 304S<\/td> Phonetics<\/td> 3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t CMSD 321S<\/td> Anatomy of Physiology Speech Production<\/td> 3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t CMSD 331S<\/td> Language Development<\/td> 3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t CMSD 422S<\/td> Neuroanatomy<\/td> 3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t CMSD 473S<\/td> Aural Rehabilitation<\/td> 2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n Spring Semester<\/h2>\n\n
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\n\t \nJan - Early May<\/th> Course Title<\/th> Cr<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n\t CMSD 320S<\/td> Speech & Hearing Science<\/td> 3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t CMSD 357S<\/td> Language Impairment<\/td> 3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t CMSD 358S<\/td> Speech Sound Disorders<\/td> 3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t CMSD 371S<\/td> Hearing and Hearing Disorders<\/td> 3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t CMSD 461S<\/td> Clinical Methods<\/td> 3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
\n*The reported credits are semester credits: 3 semester credits equals 4.5 quarter credits.
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