OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2022-23
[Archived Catalog]
Communication Sciences and Disorders Major (B.S.C.S.D. in Communication Sciences and Disorders) [offered through Honors Tutorial College] |
Major Code BS1941
Honors Tutorial College
35 Park Place
Athens, OH 45701
Phone: 740.593.2723
honors.college@ohio.edu
www.ohio.edu/honors/tutorial-college
Chao-Yang Lee, director of studies/contact person
leec1@ohio.edu
Program Overview
The Honors Tutorial College program in Communication Sciences and Disorders offers exceptional students the opportunity to study the many aspects of communication sciences and disorders in one-on-one tutorials with faculty members. The program starts in the spring semester of the sophomore year with a tutorial on faculty research exploration and ends in the spring semester of the senior year with an honors thesis. Students complete coursework and tutorials in human communication processes and contemporary professional issues to demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of communication sciences and disorders. Students also complete an honors thesis to demonstrate the ability to produce original, independent research. Students also are expected to demonstrate behaviors that are consistent with the expectations of professional work ethics and responsibility in speech-language pathology and audiology.
*The Communication Sciences and Disorders program will be changing its name to Hearing, Speech and Language Sciences during the 2022-23 academic year. Due to this, you might see either name used during the transition period.
Tutorial Descriptions
Tutorials are one-to-one or small group conversations with professors. A typical tutorial meets on a weekly basis for a minimum of one hour. Students complete a tutorial per semester for a total of five tutorials during the program. The first tutorial on faculty research exploration (spring semester of the sophomore year) prepares students to identify a potential thesis advisor and topic. The second and third tutorials (junior year) allow students to work in-depth with one or more potential thesis advisors. The last two tutorials (senior year) are devoted to conducting the thesis research.
The Honors Thesis
The honors thesis is a research project undertaken by students during the senior year with guidance from a faculty advisor. Successful completion of the thesis demonstrates the ability to produce original, independent research and a sophisticated understanding of communication sciences and disorders. Upon entering the program, students take an active role in identifying a topic of their interest and a faculty advisor with matching expertise. Students are expected to develop a thesis plan before the beginning of the senior year in order to complete the thesis by the end of the senior year.
Evaluation
Students are expected to maintain a GPA of 3.5 or higher during the program. Student performance in the tutorials is also evaluated via written comments by faculty tutors. A portfolio review takes place in the fall semester of the senior year. Students are expected to prepare a portfolio following guidelines from the Honors Tutorial College to refect on their academic and personal progress. After the portfolio is submitted, the director of studies meets with the student and thesis advisor to discuss the thesis plan and student progress. The completed thesis is evaluated by the thesis advisor and director of studies before being forwarded to the Dean of the Honors Tutorial College for final approval.
Admissions Information
Freshman/First-Year Admission
The program does not admit students entering as first-year students. Students interested in the program apply for admission in the fall semester of the sophomore year. The application deadline for admission is October 1st. Applications are reviewed by Communication Sciences and Disorders faculty members and the Honors Tutorial College staff. An interview with the director of studies is expected as part of the admission process. Successful applicants typically demonstrate a genuine interest in research and evidence of academic success in coursework.
Change of Program Policy
The requirements are the same as described in the Freshman/First-Year Admission.
External Transfer Admission
The requirements are the same as described in the Freshman/First-Year Admission.
Opportunities Upon Graduation
Well-qualified students graduating from the program apply to graduate programs in communication sciences and disorders to prepare them to become speech-language pathologists and/or audiologists or to pursue a Ph.D. for a career in research and teaching.
Requirements
HTC Grade Requirements
Earn at least 120 semester hours and maintain a GPA of 3.5 or higher overall.
University English Composition Requirement
Complete one Written Communication course (ENG 1510) and one Advanced Writing course (FAW).
HTC Seminar
First-year students must complete the following course:
- HC 2500 - Honors Seminar Credit Hours: 3
Honors Tutorials
Complete the following tutorials:
- CSD 2980T - CSD First Year Tutorial 2 Credit Hours: 1 - 15
- CSD 3970T - CSD Second Year Tutorial 1 Credit Hours: 1 - 15
- CSD 3980T - CSD Second Year Tutorial 2 Credit Hours: 1 - 15
Senior Honors Thesis
Complete the following tutorials during the final year of study focused on the research and writing of an advisor/director of studies approved thesis:
- CSD 4970T - CSD Third Year Tutorial 1 Credit Hours: 1 - 15
- CSD 4980T - CSD Third Year Tutorial 2 Credit Hours: 1 - 15
HTC Thesis Requirement
Approval of a completed thesis or professional project by the advisor, director of studies, and Dean of the College.
Basic Human Communication Processes
Complete the following courses:
- CSD 1080 - Introduction to Communication Differences and Disorders Credit Hours: 3
- CSD 1110 - Elementary American Sign Language I Credit Hours: 4
- CSD 1120 - Elementary American Sign Language II Credit Hours: 4
- CSD 2080 - Phonetics Credit Hours: 3
- CSD 2130 - Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Language Credit Hours: 3
- CSD 2500 - Speech Science Credit Hours: 3
- CSD 2530 - Hearing Science Credit Hours: 3
- CSD 3100 - Language Development Credit Hours: 3
- CSD 3800 - Basic Audiology Credit Hours: 3
- CSD 3900 - Introduction to Research in Hearing, Speech and Language Sciences Credit Hours: 3
Language
Complete one of the following options.
Language Option 1
Complete both of the following courses:
- CSD 2110 - Intermediate American Sign Language I Credit Hours: 3
- CSD 2120 - Intermediate American Sign Language II Credit Hours: 3
Biological Sciences
Complete one of the following courses:
- BIOS 1030 - Human Biology I:Basic Principles Credit Hours: 3
- BIOS 1300 - Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credit Hours: 4
- BIOS 1700 - Biological Sciences I: Molecules and Cells Credit Hours: 3
Statistics
Complete one of the following courses:
- MATH 2500 - Statistics and Probability Credit Hours: 4
- PSY 2110 - Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences Credit Hours: 4
Physical Sciences
Complete one of the following courses:
- PHYS 2001 - Introduction to Physics Credit Hours: 4
- PSC 1051 - Color, Light, and Sound Credit Hours: 4
- CHEM 1210 - Principles of Chemistry I Credit Hours: 4
- CHEM 1510 - Fundamentals of Chemistry I Credit Hours: 4
Child Development
Complete one of the following courses
- EDEC 1600 - Introduction to Child Development Credit Hours: 3
- PSY 2410 - Child and Adolescent Psychology Credit Hours: 3
Special Needs
Complete one of the following courses:
- EDSP 2710 - Introduction to Special Education Credit Hours: 3
- PSY 3430 - Psychological Disorders of Childhood Credit Hours: 3
Required Non-CSD Courses
- ANTH 1010 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology Credit Hours: 3
- COMS 1030 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3
- PSY 1010 - General Psychology Credit Hours: 3