Communication Sciences and Disorders

(55 credits)

Learning Outcomes

Students in this program will complete an undergraduate major that can serve as a prerequisite for admission to a graduate program for professional preparation in speech-language pathology or as an entry level degree for a number of other careers. Completion of a master’s degree is required to obtain the Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and state licensure to engage in clinical practice. Baccalaureate degree requirements are outlined below.

Core coursework (42 credits):

CD 211 - Phonetics 3 Credits
CD 212 - Anatomy and Physiology Basic to Communication 3 Credits
CD 213 - Speech and Language Development 3 Credits
CD 224 - Speech and Hearing Science 3 Credits
CD 225 - Articulation Disorders and Management 3 Credits
CD 226 - Language Disabilities 3 Credits
CD 303 - Psycholinguistics for Communication Specialists 3 Credits
or
LING 210 - Introduction to Linguistics 3 Credits
CD 311 - Evaluation of Communication Disorders 3 Credits
CD 312 - Assessment of Auditory Pathologies 3 Credits
CD 323 - Introduction to Rhythm, Voice, and Neurogenic Communication Disorders 3 Credits
CD 324 - Speech and Language for the Hearing Impaired 3 Credits
CD 398 - Introduction to Clinical Methods and Procedures 3 Credits
CD 400 - Clinical Practicum in Speech, Language, and Hearing II 3 Credits
CD 411 - Phonological Disorders 3 Credits

Related coursework (13 credits):

6 credits from professionally related areas from the following:

HDFS 237 - Child Development 3 Credits
HDFS 238 - Adolescent Development 3 Credits
HDFS 336 - Family Relationships 3 Credits
CD 412 - Sign Language and Deaf Culture 3 Credits
COUN 433 - Techniques of Counseling 3 Credits
EPSY 202 - Psychology of Childhood and Adolescence 3 Credits
EPSY 221 - Developmental Psychology 3 Credits
EPSY 341 - Education in a Multicultural Society 3 Credits
EPSY 421 - Advanced Child Psychology 3 Credits
EPSY 422 - Adolescent Psychology 3 Credits
LING 316 - Introduction to Teaching English as a Second Language 3 Credits
LING 413 - Linguistic Diversity in the United States 3 Credits
LING 417 - Language Differences and Linguistic Universals 3 Credits
LING 420 - Language Acquisition 3 Credits
PSY 344 - Cognitive Psychology 3 Credits
Or other courses as approved by advisor

3 credits in Statistics:

MATH 241 - Principles of Statistics 3 Credits
AHS 240 - Introduction to Biostatistics 3 Credits
EPSY 212 - Introduction to Applied Psychological Statistics 3 Credits
SPSY 428 - Tests and Measurement 3 Credits

4 credits in either Biology, Chemistry or Physics:

Depending on course used to meet the Laboratory Science Foundational Studies requirement*

BIO 112 - Human Aspects of Biology 3 Credits
BIO 112L - Exploration of Biological Phenomena 1 Credits
or
CHEM 100 - Chemistry and Society 3 Credits
CHEM 100L - Chemistry and Society Laboratory 1 Credits
or
PHYS 101 - Introduction to the Physical Sciences 3 Credits
PHYS 101L - Introduction to the Physical Sciences Laboratory 1 Credits
*Note coursework in statistics, biologic science, physical science, behavioral science, and linguistics are required to fulfill American Speech-Language-Hearing Association certification requirements.

Note:

All students must have a minimum GPA of 2.75 declare the major and to enroll in CD 398. To be eligible to take advanced clinical coursework (CD 400) students must maintain a minimum overall grade point average of 3.0. A grade of ‘C’ is required for all CD courses in the major.

Degree Map

This program has the following minimum GPA requirements: 2.50 in all Major required course work. To declare major a minimum overall GPA of 2.75 is required. CD 400 requires a minimum overall GPA of 3.00.

Fall 1st Year

ENG 101 - Freshman Writing I 3 Credits
Foundational Studies: Quantitative Literacy | Credits/Units 3
Foundational Studies: Communication | Credits/Units 3
Foundational Studies: Laboratory Science | Credits/Units 4 (Recommend BIO 112 /BIO 112L or CHEM 100 /CHEM 100L or PHYS 101 /PHYS 101L )
Elective | Credits/Units 3

16 Credits

Spring 1st Year

ENG 105 - Freshman Writing II 3 Credits
CD 119 - Survey of Communication Disabilities 3 Credits
Elective | Credits/Units 3
Foundational Studies: Social and Behavioral Science | Credits/Units 3
Foundational Studies: GPCD | Credits/Units 3

15 Credits

Fall 2nd Year

CD 211 - Phonetics 3 Credits
CD 213 - Speech and Language Development 3 Credits (Critical Course)
Foundational Studies: History | Credits/Units 3
Major Elective | Credits/Units 3 (Critical Course)
Elective | Credits/Units 3

15 Credits

Spring 2nd Year

CD 212 - Anatomy and Physiology Basic to Communication 3 Credits (Critical Course)
CD 225 - Articulation Disorders and Management 3 Credits (Critical Course)
Foundational Studies: Literary Studies | Credits/Units 3
Foundational Studies: Fine and Performing Arts | Credits/Units 3
Foundational Studies: Ethics and Social Responsibility | Credits/Units 3

15 Credits

Fall 3rd Year

CD 226 - Language Disabilities 3 Credits (Critical Course)
LING 210 - Introduction to Linguistics 3 Credits
or
CD 303 - Psycholinguistics for Communication Specialists 3 Credits (Critical Course)
Foundational Studies: Junior Composition | Credits/Units 3
Major Elective | Credits/Units 4 (Critical Course)
Major Elective | Credits/Units 3 (300 Level)

16 Credits

Spring 3rd Year

CD 224 - Speech and Hearing Science 3 Credits (Critical Course)
CD 311 - Evaluation of Communication Disorders 3 Credits (Critical Course)
Foundational Studies: UDIE | Credits/Units 3
Major Elective | Credits/Units 3 (Critical Course)
AHS 240 or MATH 241 or EPSY 212 or SPSY 428 | Credits/Units 3

15 Credits

Fall 4th Year

CD 312 - Assessment of Auditory Pathologies 3 Credits (Critical Course)
CD 398 - Introduction to Clinical Methods and Procedures 3 Credits (Critical Course)
CD 411 - Phonological Disorders 3 Credits (Critical Course)
Foundational Studies: UDIE | Credits/Units 3
Major Elective | Credits/Units 3 (Critical Course)

15 Credits

Spring 4th Year

CD 323 - Introduction to Rhythm, Voice, and Neurogenic Communication Disorders 3 Credits (Critical Course)
CD 324 - Speech and Language for the Hearing Impaired 3 Credits (Critical Course)
CD 400 - Clinical Practicum in Speech, Language, and Hearing II 3 Credits (Critical Course)
Elective | Credits/Units 3
Elective | Credits/Units 1

13 Credits

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Indiana State University’s priority date for filing the FAFSA is April 15. Students must earn 30 credit hours each academic year in order to maximize financial aid from the state of Indiana. Details about how to apply for financial aid, eligibility criteria, and awarding rules are available online at https://www.indstate.edu/financial-aid/apply. Students may view their specific financial file by logging into the MyISU Portal at https://www.isuportal.indstate.edu.

Program Description and Career Resources: https://www.indstate.edu/academics/undergraduate/majors/communication-sciences-disorders