OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2021-22
[Archived Catalog]
Communication Sciences and Disorders Major (B.S.C.S.D.) |
Major code BS5327
College of Health Sciences and Professions
Rehabilitation and Communication Sciences, School of
Grover Center W218
Athens, OH 45701
Phone: 740.593.1407
csd@ohio.edu
www.ohio.edu/chsp/rcs/csd/index.cfm
Fuh-Cherng Jeng, c
oordinator of undergraduate education/contact person,
jeng@ohio.edu
Program Overview
The Communication Sciences and Disorders program at Ohio University ensures a well-rounded undergraduate education. Students develop skills and knowledge in scientific and humanistic areas, with a strong emphasis on communication abilities, scholarship, professionalism, service, and multicultural engagement. The curriculum integrates a sequence of interdisciplinary coursework with courses designed to provide a sound understanding of normal human communication processes and an introduction to speech-language pathology and audiology.
Additional information about the program for prospective and current students can be found at: https://people.ohio.edu/jeng/advising.html
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program:
- Students will be able to identify factors contributing to typical and disordered speech and language processes.
- Students will be able to identify factors contributing to typical and disordered hearing processes.
- Students will be able to apply the knowledge of human communication processes to the evaluation of research and professional scope.
Admissions Information
Freshman/First-Year Admission
No requirements beyond University admission requirements.
Change of Program Policy
No selective or limited admission requirements.
External Transfer Admission
No requirements beyond University admission requirements.
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
Universitywide Graduation Requirements
To complete this program, students must meet all Universitywide graduation requirements .
College-Level Requirements for the College of Health Sciences and Professions
View the College-Level Requirements for the College of Health Sciences and Professions .
Basic Human Communication Processes
Complete the following courses:
- CSD 1080 - Introduction to Communication 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
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
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
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
Interprofessional Education in Health Care
College of Health Sciences and Professions requirement:
Complete a total of two credit hours from the following courses:
- CFS 4070 - Interprofessional Gerontology Credit Hours: 3
- IHS 1200 - Survey of Health Professions and Collaborative Healthcare Credit Hours: 2
- IHS 2112 - Introduction to Interprofessional Education and Practice in Health Care Credit Hours: 3
- IHS 2220 - Cultural Competency in Interprofessional Health Care Credit Hours: 3
- IHS 2820 - Interprofessional Healthcare Through Creative Arts Credit Hours: 2
- IHS 3250 - Interprofessional Health Promotion Credit Hours: 3
- IHS 3934 - Interprofessional Experiential Learning Credit Hours: 3
- IHS 4430 - Working on an Interprofessional Healthcare Team Credit Hours: 3
- IHS 4510 - Interprofessional Health Care in Rural/Underserved Populations Credit Hours: 1 - 3
- IHS 4514 - Professional and Clinical Ethics for the Health Professions Credit Hours: 3
- IHS 4518 - Interprofessional Grand Rounds Credit Hours: 1 - 3
- NRSE 2420 - One Health: Intersection of People, Animals and the Environment Credit Hours: 3