Faculty: Anjum, Blay, Kafer, Smith (chair), Zeltinger (clinical coordinator)
Degree Types: Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science
Communication Sciences and Disorders Program
The Communication Sciences and Disorders Program at the University of Mary is part of the School of Health Science’s Speech-Language Pathology Department and leads to a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders. Our program provides a pre-professional study for students interested in preparing for a career in Speech-Language Pathology.
The undergraduate curriculum provides knowledge in normal and disordered speech, language, swallowing and hearing processes. Assessment and intervention learning experiences are supported by current research and evidence based practice. Christian, Catholic, Benedictine and professional speech-language values are embedded in our program to establish ethical, respectful, caring and service oriented students.
Outcomes and Goals
- Discuss basic human communication and swallowing processes.
- Examine and evaluate information in basic human communication differences and communication disorders.
- Apply current knowledge of the principles and methods of prevention, assessment, and intervention to individuals with communication disorders.
- Deliver practicum experiences designed to prepare students to deliver appropriate prevention, and intervention for individuals with communication disorders.
- Apply effective oral and written communication skills in all academic settings.
- Demonstrate moral, ethical, and respectful conduct as viewed through Benedictine values.
- Gain entry and be successful in a graduate program in speech-language pathology, audiology, or related field.
Program Admission
- A student may declare a major in Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) during their freshman year and are allowed to take 200 level CSD courses before being accepted into the program.
- Students apply to the CSD program during spring of their sophomore year. The admissions committee reviews all applicants based on the following criteria: GPA (minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA); personal statement reflecting an interest in communication sciences and disorders; completed application.
- The Communication Sciences and Disorders Program provides a pre-professional study for students interested in preparing for a career in Speech-Language Pathology. Graduate study is required for the professional practice as a Speech-Language Pathologist or Audiologist.
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