Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders
Requirements for a Major in Communication Sciences and Disorders
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Requirements | ||
| Minimum Requirement | (124) | |
| Residence Requirement | (60) | |
| Grade point average – minimum of 2.00 (“C”) overall and 3.0 in the major for work completed at Baylor. | ||
| General Education Requirements | ||
| Chapel – two semesters | ||
| ENG 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 Media Literacy | 3 | |
| Contemporary Social Issues | 3 | |
| Select one course from the following: | ||
| Cultural Anthropology in Global Context | ||
| Psychological Science: Understanding Human Behavior | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Fine Arts and Performing Arts (One Course) | 2-3 | |
| Foreign Languages and Cultures | 6 | |
| Formal Reasoning | ||
| STA 1380 | Elementary Statistics | 3 |
| Research, Writing, & Literature | 6 | |
| Scientific Method I | ||
| Select 4 hours 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 | 3 | |
| Major Requirements | ||
| CSD Required Courses | ||
| CSD 1308 | Survey of Speech Pathology and Audiology 1 | 3 |
| CSD 2311 | Introduction to Research in Communication Sciences and Disorders | 3 |
| CSD 2318 | Language Development 1 | 3 |
| CSD 2351 | Introduction to Phonological Science 1 | 3 |
| CSD 2356 | Anatomy and Physiology 1 | 3 |
| CSD 3301 | Introduction to Clinical Audiology | 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 3362 | Community and Culture in CSD | 3 |
| CSD 4308 | Disorders of Speech and Swallowing | 3 |
| CSD 4352 | Diagnostic Methods | 3 |
| CSD 4368 | Introduction to Aural Rehabilitation | 3 |
| CSD 4477 | Clinical Methods | 4 |
| Restricted Electives | ||
| Select 18 hours from the following: | 18 | |
| Introduction to Global Health | ||
| Children and Families with Special Needs | ||
| Theories of Family Development | ||
| Medical Terminology | ||
| American Sign Language III 2 | ||
| American Sign Language IV | ||
| American Sign Language V | ||
| Deaf Culture (Spring only) | ||
| Linguistics of American Sign Language 4 | ||
| Technology and Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders | ||
| Medical Speech-Language Pathology | ||
| Research | ||
| Research | ||
| Research | ||
| Research | ||
| Health Science Leadership: Community Engagement and Service-Learning | ||
| Communication and the Family | ||
| Health Science Leadership: Community Engagement and Service-Learning | ||
| The Developing Child | ||
| Developmental Disabilities | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| A Survey of Human Development | ||
| Introduction to Linguistics | ||
| Phonetics and Phonology | ||
| General electives | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 124-126 | |
- 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.
Minimum grade of "C" in CSD 1306.
- 3.
Minimum grade of "C-" or better in CSD 2302.
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.