Communication Sciences and Disorders B.S.

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English Requirements

Proof of English language proficiency in ONE of the following ways:

Minimum standardized test score:
- Note: Please specify the JMU CEEB code (005392) on the testing form. Test scores must be sent directly from the testing agency to JMU. Student copies will not be accepted.
- IELTS minimum score of 6.5
- GTEC CBT minimum score of 1210
- Duolingo English Test minimum score of 105
- Pearson PTE Academic minimum score of 58
- TOEFL mimimum score of 81 (internet-based test)
- SAT minimum score of 500 on the Evidenced Based Reading and Writing Portion of SAT exam
- Cambridge English Exam - Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) minimum score of 176, CEFR level
Submission of a General Certificate of Secondary Education or General Certificate of Education "O" level in English language.
Possession of an American associate's or bachelor's degree equivalent from an accredited institution located in a country where English is the native language.
Graduation from an accredited high school in a native English-speaking country where the applicant has resided for at least four years.

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The communication sciences and disorders major is designed to provide students with pre-professional preparation essential to pursuing graduate work in speech-language pathology or audiology. Graduate degrees at the masters or doctoral level are necessary to work as speech-language pathologists or audiologists. These individuals work as professionals to assist people who have communication disorders; teachers, clinical supervisors and/or researchers in universities; administrators and leaders in healthcare or educational settings.

Research is essential in order to understand more about how humans communicate and the problems that can interfere with their communication. The major encourages students to become involved in research, provides them with opportunities to pursue honors projects and honors theses, and encourages students to attend and present their research work with the student's faculty mentor at regional and national conferences.

There is a nationwide shortage of speech-language pathologists and audiologists, so they are in strong demand for jobs. Communication sciences and disorders provides an excellent background for students who want to pursue careers in related areas such as special education, deaf education, medicine, or dentistry and offers an exciting and fascinating course of study for students who simply wish to study the area as a major.

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Recommended Schedule for Majors

First Year

CSD 200. Introduction to Communication Disorders 3.00
PSYC 101. General Psychology [C5SD] 3.00
Biological sciences course 3-4 Credit Hours 1
General Education courses 18 Credit Hours

Total: 27-30 Credit Hours

Second Year

CSD 207. Phonetics 3.00
CSD 208. Anatomy and Physiology of the Ear and Voice Mechanism 3.00
CSD 209. Acoustics of Hearing and Speech 3.00
PSYC 160. Life Span Human Development [C5SD] 3.00
EXED 200. Foundations of Exceptional Education 3.00
MATH 220. Elementary Statistics [C3QR] 3.00
Physics and/or chemistry course 3-4 Credit Hours 1
General Education and/or elective courses 18 Credit Hours

Total: 39-40 Credit Hours

Third Year

CSD 300. Language Development 3.00
CSD 301. Audiology 3.00
CSD 314. Phonological and Language Disorders 3.00
CSD 318. Aural Rehabilitation 3.00
General Education and/or elective courses 15 Credit Hours

Total: 27 Credit Hours

Fourth Year

CSD 412. Professional Issues and Multicultural Considerations in Communication Disorders 3.00
CSD 415. Neuroanatomy and Neurogenic Communication Disorders 3.00
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BIO 415. Neuroanatomy and Neurogenic Communication Disorders 3.00
CSD 416. Organic Disorders in Communication Sciences and Disorders 3.00
Electives 21 Credit Hours

Choose one of the following: 3 Credit Hours

CSD 470. Methods and Observation 3.00
CSD 471. Methods and Observation in Audiology 3.00

Total: 30 Credit Hours

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Career Opportunity

Many graduates choose typical career paths associated with this major. However, some graduates choose unrelated careers that utilize skills and experiences developed during their years in college. Keep in mind that graduate study is required for most positions in this field. Some individuals who major in communication sciences and disorders go on for further study in special education, medicine, and psychology.

Audiologist
Clinical Supervisor
Director of Speech and Hearing Services
Early Intervention Specialist
Hearing Clinician
Hearing Scientist
Human Resources Associate
Operations Coordinator
Private Practitioner
Researcher
Speech-Language Educator
Speech-Language Pathologist
Special Education Teacher
Speech Clinician
Speech Scientist
University Professor

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