Communication Disorders B.S.

Bachelor Science (B.S.) Degree

Requirements

(See the “Requirements for Baccalaureate Degrees ” section of this catalog.)

Major in Communication Disorders

(Major Code: 240)

The American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA), in order to certify and provide professional speech and hearing services, requires a master’s degree in communication disorders. WTAMU’s Communication Disorders Program is nationally accredited through ASHA.

For information about the master of science (M.S.) degree, refer to the “Graduate Catalog”.

University Core Curriculum Requirements

For the “University Core Curriculum” requirements for natural sciences (Code 30) students are required to take one biology and one of either chemistry, physics, or geology. Fore the remainder of the core curriculum, refer to the “University Core Curriculum ” section of this catalog and to the required related courses listed below.

Communication Disorders Core Requirements (55 hours)

Required Related Courses

Observation Requirements for the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

Total of 25 hours.

Communication Disorders Honors Requirements

CD 3392 - Special Topics 3

Curriculum Guide (suggested course sequence)

Major in Communication Disorders

First Year

Semester 1: 16 hours

Semester 2: 16 hours

ENGL 1302 - Research and Rhetoric 3 or
ENGL 2311 - Introduction to Professional and Technical Communication 3
CHEM 1405 - General Chemistry I (HAZ) 4 or
CHEM 1411 - Chemistry I (HAZ) 4 or
CHEM 1412 - Chemistry II (HAZ) 4 or
GEOL 1401 - Earth Science I 4 or
GEOL 1402 - Earth Science II 4 or
GEOL 1403 - Physical Geology 4 or
GEOL 1404 - Historical Geology 4 or
PHYS 1401 - General Physics I (HAZ) 4 or
PHYS 1402 - General Physics II (HAZ) 4 or
PHYS 1411 - Planetary Astronomy 4 or
PHYS 1412 - Introductory Astronomy II 4
SCOM 1315, 1318, 1321 3
HIST 1301 - America, 1492–1877 3 or
HIST 1302 - America Since 1877 3 or
HIST 2301 - Texas History Survey 3
Elective 3

Second Year

Semester 1: 13 hours

PSYC 2301 - General Psychology 3
HUMA 1315 - Art, Dance, Music, Theatre Interaction 3 or
ARTS 1303 - Art History I 3 or
ARTS 1304 - Art History II 3 or
DANC 2303 - Introduction to Dance 3 or
MUSI 1306 - Introduction to Music in World Culture 3 or
MUSI 1208 - Literature I 2 and
MUSI 1209 - Literature II 2 or
THRE 1310 - Introduction to Theatre Arts 3
BIOL 2401 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4
Elective 3

Third Year

Semester 1: 15 hours

Semester 2: 15 hours

Fourth Year

Semester 1: 16 hours

Semester 2: 15 hours

Note:

*An equivalent course (second year, second semester) in French or German.

NOTES: Students may opt to use summers or intersessions to fulfill core curriculum requirements. Fifty-eight hours of communication disorders courses count toward a degree. Students must complete a minimum of 36 hours of upper-division (3000-4000 level) course work of which 30 must be in residence at WTAMU.

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