Students admitted to the Communication Disorders program must have a 3.00 GPA. All courses in Area F and major courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or higher. If a student’s GPA falls below 2.75, the student will have one semester (fall or spring) to restore it to or above 2.75. If the GPA remains below 2.75 for two consecutive semesters (not including summer), the student will be required to select another major.
Requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Education in Communication Disorders
| Core Curriculum | 60 | |
| Core Areas A-E (See VSU Core Curriculum) | 42 | |
| For CSD majors, both a biological science and a physical science are required in Area D to meet ASHA certification requirements. Students are strongly encouraged to take PSYC 1101 in Area E of the Core Curriculum. This course is a prerequisite for all upper division courses in Psychology. | ||
| Area F Requirements | ||
| EDUC 2110 | Investigating Critical and Contemporary Issues in Education | 3 |
| EDUC 2120 | Exploring Socio-Cultural Perspectives on Diversity | 3 |
| EDUC 2130 | Exploring Learning and Teaching | 3 |
| Language Arts (Selected from any 2000-level course) | 3 | |
| MATH 2620 | Statistical Methods | 3 |
| ACED 2400 | Computer Technology for the Workplace | 3 |
| or CS 1000 | Introduction to Microcomputers and Applications | |
| CSD 2998 | Entry to the Profession | 0 |
| College of Education and Human Services Health and Physical Education Requirements | 6 | |
| KSPE 2000 & KSPE 2150 | Health and Wellness for Life and First Aid - CPR | 4 |
| Select two KSPE Fitness/Activity courses | 2 | |
| Professional Education | 60 | |
| CSD 3010 | Introduction to Communication Disorders | 3 |
| CSD 3020 | Audiology I | 3 |
| CSD 3040 | Applied Phonetics | 3 |
| CSD 3060 | Anatomy & Physiology of the Speech Mechanism | 3 |
| CSD 3070 | Normal Language Acquisition | 3 |
| CSD 3080 | Introduction to Neurology in Communication Disorders | 3 |
| DEAF 4050 | Manual Communication | 3 |
| CSD 4020 | Speech Science | 3 |
| CSD 4040 | Introduction to Articulation Disorders | 3 |
| CSD 4050 | Observation | 2 |
| CSD 4010 | Clinical Methods in Communication Disorders | 3 |
| CSD 4120 | Consultation in Communication Disorders | 3 |
| CSD 4130 | Organic Speech Disorders | 3 |
| CSD 4110 | Diagnostics in Communication Disorders | 4 |
| CSD 4140 & CSD 4151 | Cultural and Dialectical Issues and Audiology II | 6 |
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Serving Students with Diverse Needs | ||
| Applied Behavior Analysis for Teachers | ||
| Introduction to Behavior Modification | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Psychoeducational Aspects of Early Childhood | ||
| Child Psychology | ||
| Adolescent and Young Adult Psychology | ||
| Adult Psychology and Gerontology | ||
| Statistical Methods in Psychology | ||
| Social Psychology | ||
| Electives | 3 | |
| All Area F courses and CSD major course requirements must be completed with a grade of “C” or higher. | ||
| Toal hours required for the degree | 126 | |
