Nov 22, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2021-22
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 .

      Contemporary Professional Issues


      Complete the following course:

      Language


      Complete one of the following options.

      Language Option 1


      Complete both of the following courses:

      Language Option 2


      Complete two courses in non-English spoken language(s).

      Biological Sciences


      Complete one of the following courses:

      Statistics


      Complete one of the following courses:

      Physical Sciences


      Complete one of the following courses:

      Special Needs


      Complete one of the following courses:

      Child Development


      Complete one of the following courses

      CSD Advanced Courses


      Complete six additional hours from any 3000-4000 level CSD courses.