Communication Sciences and Disorders

Degree: Bachelor of Science (B.S.) with a major in Communication Sciences and Disorders

(120 credit hours) Requirements are subject to change.

The Communication Sciences and Disorders program is designed to prepare students for graduate studies in speech-language pathology or audiology or licensure in massachusetts as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant. Requirements emphasize core knowledge in the biological, physical, and social sciences, mathematics, and written language; knowledge and understanding of the normal processes of speech, language, communication, and hearing; and studies of the assessment and remediation of specific disorders of speech, language, and hearing. Students in this major have the opportunity to participate in supervised fieldwork, service learning, and mentored research activities.

Consistent with the College’s Humanics philosophy, the major in Communication Sciences and Disorders prepares students for service to those with communications disorders.

For more information about this major, contact Professor Deborah Cook, Coordinator of the Communication Sciences and Disorders major at (413) 748-3321 or the Admissions Office at (800) 343-1257.

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CURRICULAR REQUIREMENTS

I. General Education Program (40 - 46 credits)

The General Education program at Springfield College is informed by its century-old Humanics tradition of educating the whole person in spirit, mind, and body, for leadership in service to humanity. These requirements have the goal of developing literate, thoughtful, socially responsible students, and instilling in them a spirit of inquiry into the nature of humankind and the universe. Towards those ends, the requirements emphasize and encourage: the acquisition of knowledge, understanding, and competency essential for the improvement of the human condition in a diverse society; a search for personal and spiritual values; and the development of an understanding and appreciation of physical well-being. For specific requirements, see the General Education Program (40 - 46 credits) section or the Sequencing Guide for this major.

II. Major Requirements

A. Core Requirements

CMDS 101 - Introduction to Communication Disorders Credits: 3
CMDS 259 - Clinical Phonetics Credits: 3
CMDS 273 - Introduction to Linguistics Credits: 3
CMDS 353 - Anatomy and Physiology of Speech/Hearing Mechanisms Credits: 3
CMDS 355 - Introduction to Audiology Credits: 3
CMDS 363 - Speech and Hearing Science Credits: 3
CMDS 368 - Articulation and Phonological Disorders Credits: 3
CMDS 456 - Language Acquisition and Development Credits: 3
CMDS 457 - Clinical Procedures for Communication Disorders Credits: 3
CMDS 462 - Aural Rehabilitation Credits: 3
CMDS 483 - Language Disorders in Children Credits: 3
CMDS 486 - Clinical Practicum Credits: 3-6
(must be taken for a minimum of 6 credits to meet program requirements)

Related Requirements

BIOL 130 - Anatomy and Physiology Concepts I Credits: 3
BIOL 131 - Anatomy and Physiology Concepts II Credits: 3
BIOL 132 - Anatomy and Physiology Concepts I Lab Credits: 1
BIOL 133 - Anatomy and Physiology Concepts II Lab Credits: 1
PHYS 210 - General Physics I Credits: 4
or
CHEM 101 - Chemistry Survey Credits: 3
CHEM 102 - Chemistry Survey Laboratory Credits: 1
MATH 115 - College Algebra Credits: 3
or
MATH 125 - Precalculus Mathematics Credits: 3
or
MATH 131 - Introduction to Calculus with Applications Credits: 3
or
MATH 140 - Calculus I Credits: 3
MATH 215 - Probability and Statistics Credits: 3
or
PSYC 211 - Introduction to Statistics Credits: 3
PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology Credits: 3
SOCI 101 - Introduction to Sociology Credits: 3

III. Electives (to complete a minimum of 120 credits)

Graduate programs often have other courses that they require or recommend incoming students take. Following are some courses that are often recommmended or required for incoming students. Students may wish to check directly with graduate programs to which they are considering applying to determine if there are other courses that are recommended.

EDUC 162 - Exceptional Children Credits: 3
ENGL 220 - Grammar and Usage Credits: 3
PSYC 109 - Human Development Credits: 3
PSYC 221 - Abnormal Psychology Credits: 3
PSYC 406 - Psychology of Diversity Credits: 3
RHDS 378 - Introduction to Manual Communication/Issues of Deaf Culture Credits: 3
RHDS 379 - Manual Communication and Culture Credits: 3

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