Communication Disorders Comprehensive, Bachelor of Science in Education
Offered by Department of Communication Disorders
Note: Licensure, teacher certification, and ASHA certification require a Master of Science in Education degree with a Speech-Language Pathology Major.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies | ||
| Foundational Requirements (LOPERs 1-4) | 12 | |
| Including: | ||
| LOPER 2: Writing Skills | ||
| Introduction to Academic Writing | ||
| LOPER 3: Oral Communication Skills | ||
| Fundamentals of Speech Communication | ||
| LOPER 4: Mathematics, Statistics and Quantitative Reasoning | ||
| Introduction to Statistics for Social Sciences | ||
or STAT 241 | Elementary Statistics | |
| Broad Knowledge Requirements (LOPERs 5-8) | 10 | |
| Including: | ||
| LOPER 7 Social Science: | ||
Satisfied by PSCI 110 | ||
| LOPER 8: Natural Science | ||
| General Biology | ||
| Dispositional Requirements (LOPERs 9-10) | 6 | |
| Including: | ||
| LOPER 9: Civic Competency and Engagement | ||
| Introduction to American Politics | ||
| LOPER 10: Respect for Human Diversity | ||
| Teaching in a Democratic Society | ||
| Wellness (LOPER 11) | 3 | |
| Healthy Wealthy and Wise | ||
| Professional Sequence 1 | ||
| TE 204 | Growth & Development/Introduction to Exceptionalities | 4 |
| TE 206 | Instructional Technology and the Preservice Teacher | 3 |
| TE 306 | Reading and Inclusion in K-12 Classrooms | 2 |
| TE 319 | Management and Assessment in K-12/Secondary Classrooms 2 | 2 |
| Program Specific Requirements | 7 | |
| Special Topics in Academic Writing and Research | ||
| Select one of the following: | ||
| Introductory Chemistry | ||
| Introductory Chemistry for the Health Sciences | ||
| General Chemistry and General Chemistry Laboratory | ||
| General Chemistry and General Chemistry Laboratory | ||
| Science of Sound and Music and Science of Sound and Music Laboratory | ||
| Major Option | ||
| Complete all required courses | 63 | |
| Unrestricted electives | 8 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
Major Option
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Communication Disorders Core Requirements | ||
| CDIS 210 | Survey of Communication Disorders | 3 |
| CDIS 215 | Introduction to Phonetics | 3 |
| CDIS 252 | Anatomy & Physiology of the Speech Mechanism | 3 |
| CDIS 261 | Normal Language Development | 3 |
| CDIS 311 | Clinical Methods and Procedures in Communication Disorders | 3 |
| CDIS 335 | Speech and Hearing Science | 3 |
| CDIS 354 | Preschool Language Disorders | 3 |
| CDIS 362 | Articulation Disorders | 3 |
| CDIS 406 | Adult Communication Disorders | 3 |
| CDIS 410 | Introduction to Audiology | 3 |
| CDIS 415 | Aural Rehabilitation | 3 |
| CDIS 420 | Research in Communication Disorders | 3 |
| CDIS 435 | Neurological Foundations of Speech and Language | 3 |
| CDIS 470 | Professional Issues in Speech/Language Pathology | 3 |
| CDIS 488 | Senior Seminar | 3 |
| PSY 203 | General Psychology | 3 |
| or SOC 100 | Introduction to Sociology | |
| PSY 230 | Human Development | 3 |
| or FAMS 150 | Lifespan Development and the Family | |
| Professional Electives | ||
| Select 12 credit hours of the following: | 12 | |
| American Sign Language I | ||
| American Sign Language II | ||
| Clinical Practicum in Speech/Language Pathology | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Introduction to Epidemiology | ||
| Medical Terminology | ||
| Counseling Skills | ||
| Introduction to Counseling and Social Advocacy | ||
| Special Topics (Medical and Psychological Aspects of Alcohol/Drug Use, Abuse and Addiction) 3 | ||
| Introduction to Language Minority Students | ||
| Collaboration, Consultation, and Co-Teaching | ||
| Medical Aspects of Individuals with Disabilities | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 63 | |
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Students must apply for admission to all Teacher Education programs.
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See advisor for an approved topic.