Communication Sciences and Disorders (B.S.)

Program: B.S.
Communication Sciences and Disorders
College of Arts and Sciences

Neff Hall 279 ~ 260-481-6410 ~ ipfw.edu/csd

The student learning outcomes for the degree are as follows:

Students will acquire basic knowledge of the normal nature and development of speech.
Students will acquire basic knowledge of language and hearing.
Students will acquire basic knowledge of assessment, treatment and prevention of speech, language and hearing disorders.
Students will demonstrate basic clinical skills of assessment.
Students will demonstrate basic skill in the design and implementation of appropriate treatment plans.
Students will acquire oral and written communication abilities and interpersonal skills needed for the assessment and treatment of speech, language and hearing disorders.

This preprofessional degree helps you prepare to pursue the master’s degree in speech-language pathology or the Au.D. degree in audiology and the following professional credentials: the Indiana Schools Standard Services-Specialist License, the license from the Indiana Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board, and the Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech- Language-Hearing Association.With full academic preparation, including a master’s degree in speech-language pathology or an Au.D. in audiology, you may begin human-service careers working with children, adults, and/or older persons who have speech, language, or hearing disorders. You will offer professional assistance to enhance our most distinctive human ability — communication.

The curriculum offers courses and practical experiences that prepare you to work with communicatively disabled individuals in such settings as schools, hospitals, agencies, rehabilitation centers, clinics, and private practices. Beginning practicum courses prepare the student to work with clients. These practicum courses offer services through the speech-language clinic to the campus and surrounding community.

To earn the B.S. with a major in communication sciences and disorders, you must fulfill the requirements of IPFW (see Part 8 ) and the College of Arts and Sciences (see Part 4 ) in addition to the following requirements:

IPFW General Education Requirements Credits: 33

See Part 2 General Education Requirements for approved courses

College of Arts and Sciences Requirements Credits: 11

English Writing and Speaking Credits: 6

See Arts and Sciences Part A for Speaking requirement

ENG W233 - Intermediate Expository Writing Cr. 3.
(or other approved writing course)

Foreign Language Credits: 8

Foreign Language (111 and 112)

Core and Concentration (Major) Courses Credits: 29

Minimum grade of 2.0 required.

Credits from the following courses Credits: 12

Students intending to pursue graduate studies are urged to select CSD 44900 and should also consider completion of CSD 54900. If CSD 54900 is not selected, then CSD 59000 should be the selection.

Supporting Courses Credits: 10

BIOL 20300 - Human Anatomy and Physiology Cr. 4.
LING L103 - Introduction to the Study of Language Cr. 3.
PSY 12000 - Elementary Psychology Cr. 3.
or
SOC S161 - Principles of Sociology Cr. 3.
or
SOC S163 - Social Problems Cr. 3.

General Elective Courses

You may wish to consider elective courses that fulfill requirements for a minor that supports preparation of CSD majors. Sufficient additional credits to bring the total to 120. Recommended:

BIOL 20400 - Human Anatomy and Physiology Cr. 4.
COM 30300 - Intercultural Communication Cr. 3.
EDUC K305 - Teaching the Exceptional Learner in the Elementary School Cr. 3.
EDUC K307 - Methods for Teaching Students with Special Needs Cr. 3.
PHIL 31200 - Medical Ethics Cr. 3.
PSY 12000 - Elementary Psychology Cr. 3.
PSY 23500 - Child Psychology Cr. 3.
PSY 35000 - Abnormal Psychology Cr. 3.
SOC S161 - Principles of Sociology Cr. 3.
SOC S163 - Social Problems Cr. 3.