Communication Sciences and Disorders (B.A., B.S.)

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Student Learning Outcomes

37 Major Hours, 120 Degree Hours

Students in this major must also complete requirements for a degree in the College of Arts & Sciences .

Departmental Requirements (37 hours)

Note:

*DCOM 212 and DCOM 423 can be used to satisfy the requirement for a major in Communication Sciences and Disorders as well as a minor in Deaf Education.

Students who complete a CSD major are allowed to complete a Deaf Education minor.

Students interested in graduate programs should note that certification requirements set by the Council for Clinical Certification of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association specify that students wishing to obtain certification in speech-language pathology should have coursework in biological science, physical science (specifically physics or chemistry), behavioral science, and statistics.

Four-Year Program Guides and Costs

USD encourages students to take 15 credits per semester or 30 credits within the year in order to graduate in 4 years. To help students complete their academic degree program in four years, we provide a sample academic plan. Please work with your academic advisor to confirm your plan.

State Authorization - It Matters Where You Live

If your learning placement course (internship, externship, clinical, rotation, practicum, independent study, study away, etc.) or your online course will be taken outside South Dakota, please reference USD’s State Authorization webpage.

State Authorization