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We’ll support you every step of your individual journey including:
- Completing the application through Centralized Application Service for Communication Science & Disorders Programs (CSDCAS)
- Maneuvering prerequisites
- Understanding curriculum based on ASHA and CAA competencies
- Gaining personalized support
Curriculum
This program is intended for students that have completed a relevant bachelors, or certificate program, or the prerequisite coursework.
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Core Major Courses
CSMD 100
Introduction to Communication Disorders
3 Credits
CSMD 210
Phonetics
3 Credits
CSMD 220
Speech and Hearing Science
3 Credits
CSMD 310**
Anatomy and Physiology of Speech
3 Credits
CSMD 330
Language and Speech Acquisition
3 Credits
CSMD 350
Speech Development and Disorders
3 Credits
CSMD 360
Language Development and Disorders
3 Credits
CMSD 410**
Clinical Methods and Management
3 Credits
CMSD 440
Audiology
2 Credits
CMSD 470
Aural Rehabilitation
1 Credits
CMSD 480**
Neurological Basis of Communication Disorders
3 Credits
CMSD 485
Advanced Speech Pathology
3 Credits
CMSD 490**
Capstone/Clinic Experience in Communication Disorders 1
1 Credits
CMSD 495**
Capstone/Clinic Experience in Communication Disorders 2
2 Credits
Natural Sciences & Quantitative Reasoning
BIOL 101**
Anatomy & Physiology I
4 Credits
BIOL 102**
Anatomy & Physiology II
4 Credits
SOSC 341
Understanding Statistical Inference
3 Credits
Students have the option to choose between PHYS120 OR CHEM120.
PHYS 120**
The Physics of Light and Sound Waves
3 Credits
CHEM 120**
General, Organic and Biological Chemistry
3 Credits
Education
Healthcare
EDUC 352**
Education/Psychology of Exceptional Children
3 Credits
EDUC 322
Literacy for the SLP
3 Credits
HEPR 109
Healthcare Management Terminology
3 Credits
HEPR 300
Cultural Diversity in Health and Illness
3 Credits
** While most courses are designed to be completed in half of a semester (8 weeks), BIOL 101, BIOL 102, PHYS 120, CHEM 120, CMSD 310, CMSD 410, CMSD 480, CMSD 490, CMSD 495 and EDUC 352 take a full semester (16 weeks) to complete.
To ensure the best possible educational experience for our students, we may update our curriculum to reflect emerging and changing employer and industry trends. Professional licensure and certification regulations vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. Students are encouraged to visit the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) for the state in which they intend to practice to verify specific licensure requirements which include ensuring the program of interest meets the licensure requirements prior to enrolling. Students may visit the professional licensure page or reach out to our team of enrollment advisors for guidance.
Obtaining SLPA licensure or certification in any state is not guaranteed, students need to research their state’s specific licensing requirements.
Students are required to complete 2 consecutive capstone courses which will need to incorporate direct (in-person) clinical field work.