Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S. Ed.) Program
B.S. ED. In Communication Disorders and Sciences
The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) provides a program that leads to a Bachelor of Science in Education degree with a major in Communication Disorders. This program is designed to introduce students to the field of speech-language pathology and to allow them to develop knowledge specific to intervention for individuals with communication disorders. The B.S. Ed. degree is a pre-professional degree following a four-year curriculum.
THE GOALS OF THE UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM ARE:
- To provide students with an understanding of the foundations of normal and disordered aspects of communication allowing transition to graduate studies in the field
- To develop fundamental knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for working with people of all ages having a wide range of speech, language, and hearing problems
- To cultivate a skill set that is both specialized and well-rounded, with opportunities for a minor in a related area
- To prepare students for success in graduate-level communication disorders programs with relevant knowledge and academic competency
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CURRICULUM HIGHLIGHTS
The program’s first and second years emphasize general education providing students with necessary basic skills and knowledge critical to the practice of speech-language pathology, including the following:
- Writing
- Statistical analysis
- The principles of education
- Psychology
The third and fourth years consist of specialized coursework relating to communication and to the characteristics and treatment of communication disorders. Students will complete this undergraduate program having:
- Acquired foundational knowledge in the subject areas of speech sound production, anatomy of speech and hearing, neurology, audiology, and of communication disorders pertaining to these areas
- Obtained familiarity with the tools and principles for the identification and assessment communication disorders
- Studied the various methods used in clinical intervention for the treatment of communication disorders, and the counseling techniques necessary to help patients understand and adjust to their condition
- Learned knowledge and skills required to meet the social, cultural, and linguistic needs of patients from a diverse array of backgrounds and identities
- Experienced the realities of clinical practice through guided observation of licensed professionals in the field
Curriculum Map
Undergraduate Plan of Study
Guided Observation Guidelines
Communication Sciences & Disorders
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