The Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Disorders (BS CMD) is a pre-professional degree program which provides students with academic and practical preparation considered essential for success in the Communication Disorders graduate program.  The undergraduate curriculum offers students a broad base of preparation in general education requirements, the sciences associated with communication and its disorders, anatomy and physiology, and a number of basic methods courses associated with the identification and treatment of a variety of communication disorders. 

Additionally, the BS CMD degree prepares students pursuing degrees in Audiology.  While ASU does not currently offer a degree in Audiology, students obtaining this degree would be prepared to continue into an accredited audiology program.

The recommended rotation of courses is listed on the current (2007-2008) Program Checksheet and leads the student through the degree.  Admission to the undergraduate program is completed after the requirements listed below are met.

Upon completion of the following requirements, CD majors will be admitted to the Communication Disorders Undergraduate Program.  (Undergraduate program admission is required for most junior [3000] and senior [4000] level CD courses.)

A.    A minimum of 30 earned semester credit hours

B.    An overall GPA of 2.75 or higher

C.    A grade of "C" or better for the following set of courses:

    1.    ENG 1003 Freshman English I

    2.    ENG 1013 Freshman English II

    3.    SCOM 1003 Oral Communication

    4.    MATH 1023 College Algebra

D.    A GPA of 3.1 or higher for the following set of courses:

    1.    PSY 2513    Introduction to Psychology

    2.    ZOOL 2003    Human Anatomy and ZOOL 2001    Human Anatomy Lab

    3.    CD 2653    Introduction to CD

    4.    CD 2104    Anatomy and Physiology of Speech

    5.    CD 2203    Phonetics

    6.    GSP 1204    Physical Science

E.    A speech and hearing screening

F.    Ten (10) hours of documented clinical observation.

Upon completion of the above, the student and their academic advisor will notify the program director of the student's progress via the Communication Disorders Undergraduate Program's Application for Admission (aka the Green Sheet).  The program director will, in turn, notify the student in writing of their admission to the program.

Students will be expected to obtain a copy of the Undergraduate Student Handbook. The Handbook is available at CD Undergraduate Handbook January 03. Students are required to complete and place on file with their advisor, signed copies of the:

1.    ASU Substance Abuse Policy

2.    The CNHP Honor Code

3.    Acknowledgement of receipt and having read the Undergraduate Student Handbook.

NOTICE:   

Admission into the BS CMD Program does not guarantee admission to the graduate program in Communication Disorders (MCD).  Please review criteria for the graduate program for more information !!