Apr 18, 2024

OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2010-12

OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2010-12 [Archived Catalog]

Communication Sciences and Disorders Major (B.S.H.S.L.S.)

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Major code BS5305

College of Health Sciences and Professions
Rehabilitation and Communication Sciences, School of
Grover Center W218
Athens, OH 45701
Phone: 740.593.0309
http://www.ouchsp.org/communication-sciences-and-disorders

Jeff DiGiovanni, Coordinator
Teresa Tyson-Drummer, Administrative Associate

A major in CSD at Ohio University ensures a well-rounded undergraduate education. Students develop skills and knowledge in scientific and humanistic areas, with a strong emphasis on communication abilities, scholarship, professionalism, service, and multicultural engagement. The curriculum integrates a sequence of interdisciplinary coursework with courses designed to provide a sound understanding of normal human communication processes and an introduction to speech-language pathology and audiology.

Universitywide Graduation Requirements

To complete this program, students must meet all Universitywide graduation requirements .

College-Level Requirements for the College of Health Sciences and Professions

View the College-Level Requirements for the College of Health Sciences and Professions .

Major Requirements

Biological and Physical Science

Select one course from the following:

BIOL 101 - Principles of Biology Credit Hours: 5
BIOS 103 - Human Biology I:Basic Principles Credit Hours: 5
BIOS 170 - Introduction to Zoology Credit Hours: 5

Select one course from the following:

P SC 101L - Physical World Credit Hours: 5
P SC 105L - Color, Light, and Sound Credit Hours: 5
PHYS 201 - Introduction to Physics Credit Hours: 5

Cultural Diversity - Select one course from the following:

ANTH 101 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology Credit Hours: 5
COMS 410 - Cross-Cultural Communication Credit Hours: 4
LING 275 - Introduction to Language and Culture Credit Hours: 4

Non-English Language

Two quarters of a spoken non-English language.

CSD 385A - Sign Language I Credit Hours: 4

Life Span

Select one course from the following:

EDEC 160 - Introduction to Child Development Credit Hours: 4
PSY 273 - Child and Adolescent Psychology Credit Hours: 4

Select one course from the following:

CSD 300 - Aging and Disorders of Communication Credit Hours: 4
PSY 374 - Psychology of Adulthood and Aging Credit Hours: 4
S W 381 - Counseling Older Adults Credit Hours: 4

Linguistics

LING 351 - Fundamentals of Linguistics Credit Hours: 5
(required)

Select one of the following:

CSD 410 - Language Science Credit Hours: 4
LING 280 - Language in America Credit Hours: 4
(or any Linguistics course above LING 351)

Special Needs

Select one course from the following:

EDSP 271 - Introduction to Education of Exceptional Children and Youth Credit Hours: 4
EDSP 374 - Nature and Needs of Learners with Mild to Moderate Educational Needs Credit Hours: 5
PSY 332 - Abnormal Psychology Credit Hours: 4
PSY 376 - Psychological Disorders of Childhood Credit Hours: 4

Internship, Practica, Field Experience, Senior Internship Registration Requirements

Generally, the policy on internships, practica, field experiences, and senior internship requires registration for the experience in the quarter(s) that the requirements for the course are actually fulfilled. The only exception to this requirement is an experience that takes place over winter break, in which case registration for the course may occur during either fall or winter quarter. Be sure to work closely with your adviser/program coordinator to ensure proper registration and fulfillment.

Communication Sciences and Disorders Major (B.S.H.S.L.S.)

Major code BS5305

Universitywide Graduation Requirements

College-Level Requirements for the College of Health Sciences and Professions

Major Requirements

Pre-Professional Foundation

Basic Human Communication Sciences

Required Related Courses

Select one course from the following:

Select one course from the following:

Biological and Physical Science

Select one course from the following:

Select one course from the following:

Cultural Diversity - Select one course from the following:

Non-English Language

Life Span

Select one course from the following:

Select one course from the following:

Linguistics

Select one of the following:

Special Needs

Internship, Practica, Field Experience, Senior Internship Registration Requirements