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Current Program Requirements:
Communication Sciences and Disorders (BS)
The Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders provides the pre-professional courses required for graduate study in either speech-language pathology or audiology. The entry level for practice as a speech-language pathologist requires a master's degree in speech-language pathology. A doctorate of audiology (AuD) is required to practice audiology. Upon completion of the advanced degree in either field and the licensure/certification requirements, a person may work in a variety of settings, including schools or other education agencies, medical clinics or other medical/nursing facilities, health agencies, or private practice.
Admissions Requirements
Students who wish to change their major to Communication Sciences and Disorders after completing coursework at Baylor may do so during the eligibility period, from the end of a full semester once final grades are posted through the 5th class day of the following term. Transfer students and students who wish to change their major to Communication Sciences and Disorders after completing work at Baylor must have a minimum GPA of 2.5. All CSD students must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 in CSD coursework.
Further Education
Students planning a career in audiology and speech pathology are encouraged to pursue a master’s degree. Upon completion of the master’s degree in communication sciences and disorders, students are eligible to seek certification by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and to seek licensure as speech pathologists.
The Masters (MS) education program in Speech-Language Pathology at Baylor University is accredited by:
The Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
2200 Research Blvd.
Rockville MD, 20850
(301) 296-5700.
Practical experience is offered through the Baylor University Speech, Hearing, and Language Center, which provides diagnostic services and treatment for patients who have communication disorders. Services are provided to the community for a small fee. Appointments may be made at the clinic by calling 254-710-2568.
Requirements for a Major in Communication Sciences and Disorders
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum Requirement | (124) | |
| Residence Requirement | (60) | |
| Grade point average – minimum of 3.0 in the major to retain the major and a minimum of 2.00 (“C”) to graduate | ||
| Standard HH Core Requirements | ||
| Chapel – two semesters | ||
| ENGL 2310 | American Literary Cultures | 3 |
| HIS 1300 | The United States in Global Perspective | 3 |
| PSC 1387 | The U.S. Constitution, Its Interpretation, and the American Political Experience | 3 |
| REL 1310 | The Christian Scriptures | 3 |
| REL 1350 | The Christian Heritage | 3 |
| Communication and Sciences and Disorders majors must complete the specific requirements noted below to fulfill particular areas of the Robbins College core requirements: | ||
| Communication and Media Literacy | ||
| Select one course from the following: | 3 | |
| Contemporary Social Issues | ||
| Select one course from the following: | 3 | |
| Cultural Anthropology in Global Context | ||
| Psychological Science: Understanding Human Behavior | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Fine Arts and Performing Arts | ||
| Select one course from the following: | 3 | |
| Foreign Languages and Cultures | ||
| Select 6 hrs from the following: | 6 | |
| Formal Reasoning | ||
| STA 1380 | Elementary Statistics | 3 |
| Research, Writing, & Literature | ||
| Select 6 hrs from the following: | 6 | |
| Scientific Method I | ||
| Select 4 hrs from the following: | 4 | |
| Human Ecology: Our Place in Nature and Human Ecology Lab: Our Place in Nature | ||
| Modern Concepts of Bioscience and Modern Concepts of Bioscience Laboratory | ||
| Modern Concepts of Bioscience, continued and Modern Concepts of Bioscience Laboratory | ||
| Current Issues in Human Biology | ||
| Investigations of Modern Biology Concepts I | ||
| Investigations of Modern Biology Concepts II | ||
| Scientific Method II | ||
| Select one additional Science or Grand Challenges of Science course any PHY or CHE from the distribution list. | 3-4 | |
| Lifetime Fitness | ||
| Select 3 hrs from the following: | 3 | |
| Major Requirements | ||
| CSD Required Courses | ||
| CSD 1308 | Survey of Speech Pathology and Audiology 1 | 3 |
| CSD 1309 | The Science of Language | 3 |
| CSD 2311 | Introduction to Research in Communication Sciences and Disorders | 3 |
| CSD 2312 | Civil Discourse for Health Professions | 3 |
| CSD 2313 | Introduction to Clinical Audiology | 3 |
| CSD 2318 | Language Development 1 | 3 |
| CSD 2351 | Introduction to Phonological Science 1 | 3 |
| CSD 2356 | Anatomy and Physiology 1 | 3 |
| CSD 3302 | Language Disorders in Children | 3 |
| CSD 3308 | Introduction to Speech Sound Disorders | 3 |
| CSD 3358 | Speech Science | 3 |
| CSD 3359 | Neuroscience in Communication Sciences and Disorders | 3 |
| CSD 4308 | Disorders of Speech and Swallowing | 3 |
| CSD 4309 | Medical Speech-Language Pathology | 3 |
| CSD 4352 | Diagnostic Methods | 3 |
| CSD 4365 | Professional Issues and Counseling in CSD | 3 |
| CSD 4368 | Introduction to Aural Rehabilitation | 3 |
| CSD 4477 | Clinical Methods | 4 |
| Restricted Electives 2 | ||
| Select 12 hours from the following: | 12 | |
| Human Anatomy and Physiology I | ||
| Genetics and Genetics Laboratory | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology II | ||
| Children and Families with Special Needs | ||
| Theories of Family Development | ||
| Medical Terminology | ||
| Research | ||
| Professional Career Development | ||
| American Sign Language III 3 | ||
| American Sign Language IV 3 | ||
| Research | ||
| American Sign Language V | ||
| Deaf Culture | ||
| Linguistics of American Sign Language | ||
| Community and Culture in CSD | ||
| Research | ||
| Technology and Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders | ||
| Family Communication | ||
| Special Problems in Communication Sciences and Disorders | ||
| Health Science Leadership: Community Engagement and Service-Learning | ||
| Health Science Leadership: Community Engagement and Service-Learning | ||
| Research | ||
| The Developing Child | ||
| Developmental Disabilities | ||
| Introduction to Linguistics | ||
| Phonetics and Phonology | ||
| Children's Literature | ||
| Christian Spirituality and Health Care | ||
| Introduction to Neuroscience | ||
| Cognition | ||
| Critical Thinking | ||
| Introduction to Medical Ethics | ||
| Foundations of Medical Research (Fall only) | ||
| Theories of Psychotherapy and Counseling | ||
| A Survey of Human Development | ||
| Dying and Death Education (prerequisite - upper-level standing) | ||
| Bioethics | ||
| Introduction to Gerontology (Fall only) | ||
| The Sociology of Race and Ethnicity | ||
| Death and Dying | ||
| Aging and Mental Health (Fall only) | ||
| Sociology of Aging | ||
| Note: Additional elective hrs. to reach 124 hrs. minimum may be required. | 8 | |
| Total Hours | 124-125 | |
- 1.
Students must complete have completed and earned a “B -” or better in each of the following courses before continuing to 3000 and 4000 level courses: CSD 1308, CSD 2318, CSD 2351, and CSD 2356.
- Students earning a grade below a "B -" in any of these courses may retake the course for up to two total attempts.
- Failure to pass with a "B -" or better in a maximum of two attempts will yield dismissal from the major and the student will be reclassified as Undecided.
- 2.
PWR 3300 Technical Writing, PWR 3318 Professional & Workplace Writing - one course can satisfy Research, Writing and Literature requirement. Additional course from this group will satisfy Restricted Electives requirement.
- 3.
A minimum grade of "C" in CSD 1306 American Sign Language II is required to advance to CSD 2301 American Sign Language III. A minimum grade of C- in CSD 2301 American Sign Language III is required to advance to CSD 2302 American Sign Language IV.