Communication Sciences and Disorders (B.S.) Articulation with Northwest State Community College, Requirements & 2-Yr Plan

Program Requirements

1. Completion of the A.S. degree with specified courses from Northwest State Community College.
2. Student earned a course grade of “C-” or better in every course accepted for transfer, and have earned a 2.0 or greater cumulative GPA based on a 4-point scale.
3. Student admitted to PFW.
4. Students must earn a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or better for graduation. Students must earn a minimum grade of C- or better in all CSD courses for credit towards their degree. Classes below a C- may be retaken for a qualifying grade as needed.
5. All students in the Communication Sciences And Disorders (B.S.)  program are expected to meet the same student learning outcomes and program requirements. Additional program requirements exist for all students in the degree.
6. Students are recommended to work closely with the Department’s lead advisor and the College of Science’s advisor to be sure they are satisfying the graduation requirements for the degree and adhering to all academic policies.  

Supporting Courses (16 credits)

• LING 10300 - Introduction To The Study Of Language Cr. 3.
• Free elective Cr. 3.
• Free elective Cr. 3.
• Free elective Cr. 3.
• Free elective Cr. 4.

Communication Sciences & Disorders Courses

2-Year Plan

This plan is an example only.  Please see your advisor to develop your individualized plan.  Course rotation and course offerings are subject to change based on faculty availability and enrollment minimums.

Please note that many CSD courses are offered one time a year, and courses need to be taken in a set sequence.  Not completing a course when specified or starting the program in the Spring semester can result in a delay of graduation.

Fall 3rd Year:

• CSD 11500 - Introduction To Communicative Disorders Cr. 3.
• CSD 12600 - Communication Sciences And Disorders Resource Seminar Cr. 1.
• CSD 30200 - Acoustic Bases Of Speech And Hearing Cr. 3.
• CSD 30400 - Anatomy And Physiology Of The Speech And Hearing Mechanism Cr. 4.
• CSD 30600 - Introduction To Phonetics Cr. 3.
• CSD 30900 - Language Development Cr. 3.

Spring 3rd Year:

• CSD 32100 - Introduction To Phonological Disorders In Children Cr. 3.
• CSD 41600 - Introduction To Assessment Of Communication Disorders Cr. 3.
• CSD 44900 - Introduction To Clinical Practice In Speech-Language Pathology Cr. 3.  or CSD Elective  Cr. 3.
• LING 10300 - Introduction To The Study Of Language Cr. 3.
• Free Elective  Cr. 3.

Fall 4th Year:

• CSD 40400 - Neural Bases Of Speech, Language, And Hearing Cr. 3.  or CSD Elective  Cr. 3.
• CSD 40500 - Augmentative And Computer Applications In Speech And Language Cr. 3.  or CSD Elective  Cr. 3.
• CSD 42000 - Introduction To Developmental Speech And Language Disorders Cr. 3.
• CSD 46000 - Introduction To Assessment Audiology Cr. 3.
• Free Elective  Cr. 4.

Spring 4th Year:

• CS 49500 - Cooperative Experience Cr. 0-3.  (Experiential Learning)  Cr. 3.
• CSD 55000 - Aural Rehabilitation For Adults Cr. 3.  or CSD Elective  Cr. 3.
• Free Elective  Cr. 3.
• Free Elective  Cr. 3.

Total Program Credits (AS+BS): 120