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Communication Disorders Program

Department of Communication Disorders

Bachelor Science (B.S.) Degree

Requirements

See the “Requirements for Baccalaureate Degrees” section of the catalog. Click on this link to view the undergraduate undergraduate curriculum guide.

Grievance Procedures

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 School” section of the catalog.

University Core Curriculum Requirements

Refer to the “University Core Curriculum” section of the catalog and to the required related courses listed below.

Neuroscience Certification

Undergraduates wanting to obtain a certification in neuroscience in preparation for research or medically based employment may take an additional 18 hours of neuroscience course work above that required for a Bachelors degree. Please click on the brochures for further information:  Brochure page 1    Brochure page 2

Course Desccriptions     

Communication Disorders Core Requirements (51 hours)

  • CD 2370, 2371, 2372, 2373, 2375, 3330, 3340, 3350, 3355, 3360, 3370, 4380, 4381, 4384, 4385, 4386 and 4390.

Required Related Courses

  • MATH 1314, BIOL 1406 and PHYS 1401 or CHEM 1405 or GEOL 1402, PSYC 2301 from University core curriculum.
  • BIOL 2401; ENGL 3311, PSYC 3310 or NURS 3304; PSYC 2314 or 2315; PSYC 3360.

Communication Disorders Honors Requirements

  • CD 3392, 4380, 4399.