Communication Sciences and Disorders B.S.
Total Semester Credit Hours = 120
Students majoring in communication sciences and disorders build a foundation in the sciences pertaining to speech, language, hearing, and swallowing. In addition, students survey speech and language disorders including speech sound disorders, fluency disorders, language disorders, and hearing disorders. After earning the Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders, students are qualified to seek a master’s degree in speech-language pathology, audiology, or speech and hearing science at accredited programs around the nation. Students wishing to work with their undergraduate CSD degree can pursue employment as speech language pathology assistants or audiology assistants.
The UT Tyler Bachelor of Science in CSD requires a total of 120 undergraduate credits. Of these, 36 credit hours must be in communication sciences and disorders (CSD), and 15 credits must cover specified prerequisites required by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
Degree Requirements
- Texas Core Curriculum: Students must complete the Texas Core Curriculum (42 hours). Guidance on recommended core curriculum courses can be found in the 8-semester recommended sequence of courses.
- The ASHA prerequisite 15 credit hours may be used to meet the University’s Core requirements.
- Communication Sciences and Disorders Courses: 36 credit hours with a minimum grade of “C”.
- ASHA prerequisite requirements (15 hours).
- Minor if desired. Minors to consider could include education, psychology, or a foreign language.
- Electives to fulfill the remaining hours needed for the full 120-hour graduation requirement.
Required (Core) Courses in the Major (36 hours)
| COMD 1306 | Introduction to Communication Sciences and Disorders | |
| COMD 2311 | Phonetic Description of Speech | |
| COMD 2330 | Anatomy and Physiology for Communication Sciences and Disorders | |
| COMD 3316 | Speech and Hearing Science | |
| COMD 3318 | Language Acquisition and Development | |
| COMD 3341 | Introduction to Audiology | |
| COMD 3350 | Neurological Foundations of Speech, Language and Hearing | |
| COMD 4367 | Introduction to Language Disorders in Children | |
| COMD 4369 | Clinical Procedures and Clinical Observation in Communication Disorders | |
| COMD 4370 | Introduction to Speech Sound Disorders | |
| COMD 4372 | Introduction to Voice and Fluency Disorders | |
| COMD 4373 | Introduction to Aural Rehabilitation | |
Related Courses Required by ASHA: 5 courses (15 Credits)
Note: Other options in each category except for Behavioral Science may be taken with departmental approval.
Social and Behavioral Sciences (two of the following)
Choose one developmental psychology courses:
| PSYC 2320 | Lifespan Developmental Psychology [TCCN: PSYC 2314] | |
| PSYC 4353 | Developmental Psychology | |
And, choose one from the following suggested courses. Other course options in this category may be taken. Suggested topics include anthropology, ethnic and cultural studies, archaeology, economics, gender and sexuality studies, geography, political science, psychology, psychobiology, criminology, and/or cognitive science.
| PSYC 1301 | Introduction to Psychology [TCCN: PSYC 2301] | |
| SOCI 1301 | Introduction to Sociology [TCCN: SOCI 1301] | |
| CRIJ 1301 | Introduction to Criminal Justice [TCCN: CRIJ 1301] | |
| ECON 1301 | Introduction to Economics [TCCN: ECON 1301] | |
| ANTH 2346 | Introduction to Anthropology [TCCN: ANTH 2346] | |
| PHIL 1304 | Introduction to World Religions [TCCN: PHIL 1304] | |
| ANTH 3330 | Cultural Anthropology | |
| SOCI 3321 | Multi-Cultural Studies | |
| POLS 3391 | Global Studies | |
| SPCM 4331 | Intercultural Communication | |
Biological Sciences (one of the following)
| BIOL 1301 | Introduction to Life Sciences I [TCCN: BIOL 1308] | |
| BIOL 1302 | Introduction to Life Sciences II [TCCN: BIOL 1309] | |
BIOL 1301 and BIOL 1302 - no lab required
Physical Sciences (one of the following)
| CHEM 1305 | Introductory Chemistry I [TCCN: CHEM 1305] | |
| CHEM 1307 | Introductory Chemistry II [TCCN: CHEM 1307] | |
| PHYS 1301 | College Physics I [TCCN: PHYS 1301] | |
CHEM 1305 and CHEM 1307 no lab required
Statistics
Recommended 8-Semester Sequence
Freshman Year
Fall Semester (15 hrs.)
| ENGL 1301 | College Composition I [TCCN: ENGL 1301] | |
| MATH 1342 | Statistics [TCCN: MATH 1342] | |
| BIOL 1306 | General Biology I [TCCN: BIOL 1306] | |
| | Language, Philosophy and Culture (Core, 3 hrs.) | |
| POLS 2305 | Introductory American Government [TCCN: GOVT 2305] | |
Spring Semester (15 hrs.)
| ENGL 1302 | College Composition II [TCCN: ENGL 1302] | |
| CHEM 1305 | Introductory Chemistry I [TCCN: CHEM 1305] | |
| or | |
| CHEM 1307 | Introductory Chemistry II [TCCN: CHEM 1307] | |
| COMD 1306 | Introduction to Communication Sciences and Disorders | |
| | STEM (Core, 3 hrs.) | |
| | Creative Arts (Core, 3 hrs.) | |
NOTE: STEM-math recommended
Sophomore Year
Fall Semester (15 hrs.)
| HIST 1301 | United States History I [TCCN: HIST 1301] | |
| PHYS 1301 | College Physics I [TCCN: PHYS 1301] | |
| COMD 2311 | Phonetic Description of Speech | |
| COMD 2330 | Anatomy and Physiology for Communication Sciences and Disorders | |
| | Social and Behavioral Science (Core, 3 hrs.) | |
Spring Semester (15 hrs.)
| COMD 3318 | Language Acquisition and Development | |
| COMD 3316 | Speech and Hearing Science | |
| HIST 1302 | United States History II [TCCN: HIST 1302] | |
| | Human Expression (Core, 3 hrs.) | |
| Social and behavioral science 2 (ASHA requirement, 3 hours) | |
Junior Year
Fall Semester (15 hrs.)
| POLS 2306 | Introductory Texas Politics [TCCN: GOVT 2306] | |
| COMD 3350 | Neurological Foundations of Speech, Language and Hearing | |
| COMD 3341 | Introduction to Audiology | |
| Minor #1 or Elective (3 hrs.) | |
| Minor #2 or Elective (3 hrs.) | |
Spring Semester (15 hrs.)
| COMD 4373 | Introduction to Aural Rehabilitation | |
| Minor #3 or Elective (3 hrs.) | |
| Minor #4 or Elective (3 hrs.) | |
| | Upper-Division Elective (3 hrs.) | |
| | Upper-Division Elective (3 hrs.) | |
Senior Year
Fall Semester (15 hrs.)
| COMD 4369 | Clinical Procedures and Clinical Observation in Communication Disorders | |
| COMD 4370 | Introduction to Speech Sound Disorders | |
| Minor #5 or Elective (3 hrs.) | |
| | Upper-Division Elective (3 hrs.) | |
| | Upper-Division Elective (3 hrs.) | |
Spring Semester (15 hrs.)
| COMD 4367 | Introduction to Language Disorders in Children | |
| COMD 4372 | Introduction to Voice and Fluency Disorders | |
| Minor #6 or Elective (3 hrs.) | |
| | Upper-Division Elective (3 hrs.) | |
| | Upper-Division Elective (3 hrs.) | |
Total hours must equal at least 120 hours.
NOTES:
Core Courses - See UT Tyler Core Curriculum for full list of approved courses.
Consult with your advisor for additional information on degree requirements and schedule planning.
This is only a recommended outline. Because degree requirements do change, you should consult an advisor as well as the University Catalog, which is the only official document regarding baccalaureate degree requirements. The final responsibility for the selection, scheduling, and satisfactory completion of the degree requirements rests with the student.