Communication Sciences and Disorders Requirements (BA/BS)
Admission to Upper Division COMDIS Courses
Students who meet all minimum requirements will be admitted to upper division courses.
- Completion of one of these specific physics courses (PHYSCS 130 or PHYSCS 212 or PHYSCS 240) with a minimum grade of C- and completion of BIOLOGY 120 with a minimum grade of C-. One of these two courses must be designated as a lab course. Courses in biological sciences should emphasize content area related to human or animal sciences (e.g., biology, human anatomy and physiology, neuroanatomy and neurophysiology, human genetics, veterinary science).
- Completion of COMDIS 270.
- A minimum combined cumulative GPA of 2.75.
- A minimum GPA of 3.00 in the following courses:
Students who meet all minimum requirements will be admitted to upper division courses.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements 1 | ||
| COMDIS 240 | HEARING AND SPEECH SCIENCE | 3 |
| COMDIS 270 | INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN COMMUNICATION AND DISORDERS | 3 |
| COMDIS 272 | PHONETICS AND ITS RELATED PROCESSES | 3 |
| COMDIS 278 | ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF SPEECH & NON-SPEECH FUNCTIONS | 3 |
| COMDIS 371 | INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL PRACTICUM IN COMMUNICATIVE DISORDERS | 3 |
| COMDIS 380 | SPEECH AND LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT IN CHILDREN | 3 |
| COMDIS 385 | STUTTERING | 1 |
| COMDIS 426 | NEURAL BASES OF COGNITION, COMMUNICATION, & SWALLOW | 3 |
| COMDIS 477 | DISORDERS OF SPEECH PRODUCTION | 3 |
| COMDIS 481 | LANGUAGE DISORDERS IN CHILDREN | 3 |
| COMDIS 482 | HEARING HEALTH & ASSESSMENT | 3 |
| COMDIS 484 | HEARING SERVICES & COMMUNICATION ACCESS | 2 |
| COMDIS 485A | PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR | .5 |
| COMDIS 485B | CAPSTONE SEMINAR | .5 |
| COMDIS 486 | VOICE AND RESONANCE | 2 |
| Select 2 units: | 2 | |
| TRAVEL STUDY | ||
| FIELD STUDY | ||
| INTERNSHIP | ||
| INDEPENDENT STUDY | ||
| INDEPENDENT STUDY - UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH | ||
| Total Units | 38 | |
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Students in this major are not required to take a minor.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Unique Requirements | ||
| PSYCH 211 | INTRODUCTORY PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
| EDFOUND 243 | FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION IN A PLURALISTIC SOCIETY | 3 |
| BIOLOGY 120 | BIOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS | 4 |
| Select one: | 3-5 | |
| PHYSICS OF SOUND AND MUSIC | ||
| PHYSICS FOR EVERYDAY THINKING | ||
| PHYSICS FOUNDATIONS | ||
| Select one: | 3 | |
| INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICAL REASONING AND ANALYSIS | ||
| BASIC STATISTICAL METHODS | ||
| BASIC SOCIAL STATISTICS | ||
| Select one: | 3 | |
| CHILD DEVELOPMENT | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN DEVELOPMENT | ||
| LIFESPAN DEVELOPMENT | ||
| Select one: | 3 | |
| LEARNING AND CONDITIONING | ||
| HUMAN ABILITIES AND LEARNING | ||
| COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY | ||
| Select one: | 3 | |
| INTRODUCTION TO SPECIAL EDUCATION | ||
| MEDICAL ASPECTS OF DISABILITY | ||
| PSYCHOPATHOLOGY | ||
| SOCIOLOGY OF DISABILITY | ||
| Select one: | 3 | |
| SURVEY OF EDUCATIONAL LINGUISTICS | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO LANGUAGE STUDY | ||
| Select one: | 3 | |
| ADVANCED COMPOSITION | ||
| WRITING IN THE SCIENCES | ||
| TECHNICAL AND PROFESSIONAL WRITING | ||
| Total Units | 31-33 | |
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| ENGLISH 100 or 101 | 3-4 | ENGLISH 102 | 3 |
| MATH 139 or 142 | 3-4 | CORE 130 | 3 |
| CORE 110 | 3 | PSYCH 211 | 3 |
| INTRAUNV 104 | 1 | BIOLOGY 120 | 4 |
| COMDIS 2701 | 3 | Minor Course and General Education Elective | 3 |
| Minor Course or General Education Elective | 3 | ||
| 16-18 | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| COMDIS 2781 | 3 | COMDIS 2402 | 3 |
| Human Development Requirement | COMDIS 2722 | 3 | |
| EDFOUND 222 or EDFOUND 230 OR PSYCH 330 | 3 | Linguistics Requirement | |
| PEGNRL 192 | 1 | ENGLISH 281 or CIGENRL 310 | 3 |
| COMM 110 | 3 | Minor Course or General Education Elective | 3 |
| PHYSCS 240 | 3 | Minor Course or General Education Elective | 3 |
| CORE 120 or 140 | 3 | ||
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| COMDIS 3801 | 3 | COMDIS 4262 | 3 |
| COMDIS 4821 | 3 | COMDIS 4812 | 3 |
| Writing Requirement | SPECED 205 or SPECED 376 OR PSYCH 345 OR SOC 315 | 3 | |
| ENGLISH 370 or ENGLISH 372 OR ENGLISH 371 (PREFERRED) | 3 | Minor Course or General Education Elective | 3 |
| Cognition Requirement | Statistics Requirement | ||
| PSYCH 303 or PSYCH 351 OR EDFOUND 481 | 3 | STAT 230 or PSYCH 215 OR EDFOUND 482 OR SOC 295 | 3 |
| EDFOUND 243 | 3 | ||
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| COMDIS 3711 | 3 | COMDIS 4842 | 2 |
| COMDIS 4771 | 3 | COMDIS 485B2 | 0.5 |
| COMDIS 485A1 | 0.5 | COMDIS 4862 | 2 |
| COMDIS 3851 | 1 | Minor Course or General Education Elective | 3 |
| CORE 390 | 3 | Minor Course or General Education Elective | 3 |
| Minor Course or General Education Elective | 3 | ||
| 13.5 | 10.5 | ||
| Total Units: 117-119 | |||
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Courses are offered in Fall semester only
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Courses are offered in Spring semester only
First Year Advising Notes: Students must obtain a C- or better in Physics and Biology in order to meet admission requirements for the Communication Sciences and Disorders program. Although not required, we highly recommend taking a minor. Goals: Students are encouraged to engage in undergraduate research and study abroad or travel study.
Second Year Advising Notes: To be admitted into higher level COMDIS classes, a student must apply for admission for the Communication Sciences and Disorders program. Admission requirements are: combined cumulative GPA of 2.75, 45 completed credits, completion of PHYSCS 240 with a C- or better and completion of BIOLOGY 120 with a C- or better, completion of COMDIS 270, and a 3.00 or better in COMDIS 278, COMDIS 272, and COMDIS 240. If you are a PSYCH minor, take the PSYCH classes to meet your unique requirements. Students that meet all minimum requirements will be admitted to Upper Division courses. Goals: If you intend to study abroad, consider going in the spring semester of your junior year. Talk to your professors about undergraduate research opportunities. Start thinking about what graduate programs you might like to apply to.
Courses require Admission to the Communication Sciences and Disorders program. You will not be allowed to register for these courses without applying and being admitted to the Communication Sciences and Disorders program.
Third Year Advising Notes: EDFOUND 243 is preferred if you want to be licensed to work in schools.
Goals: Complete your graduate school applications during the summer after your third year and decide who you would like to ask to write your letters of recommendation for graduate school. The UWW Masters program in Communication Sciences and Disorders does not require the GRE for admission, however, students will want to research whether or not this is a requirement for other graduate school programs so that they can plan accordingly.
After your third year: Work with your faculty advisor to make sure you’re on track to graduate. Continue to seek major-related employment.
Courses require Admission to the Communication Sciences and Disorders program. You will not be allowed to register for these courses without applying and being admitted to the Communication Sciences and Disorders program.
Fourth Year Advising Notes: Apply for graduation online through the Registrar’s Office one full semester before you anticipate graduating.
Goals: Work with Career Service Office to perfect your resume and cover letter, and start getting your applications out. Attend networking events, career fairs, and employer information meetings. Talk to everyone you meet about your career goals and ambitions–you never know where a great opportunity might come from. Read professional journals and consider a student membership in a professional organization.
Students must begin their Math and English sequences with the appropriate course. The English course a student starts with will be determined by their ACT English or SAT Verbal score. The Math course a student starts with will be determined by their UW System math placement score.
Admission requirements: combined cumulative GPA of 2.75, 45 completed credits, completion of PHYSCS 130, PHYSCS 212, or PHYSCS 240 with a C- or better and completion of BIOLOGY 120 with a C- or better, completion of COMDIS 270, and a 3.00 or better in COMDIS 278, COMDIS 272, and COMDIS 240.
Students who complete the Communication Sciences and Disorders Bachelor of Science degree will receive the academic and pre-professional training necessary for more specialized study at the graduate level. A graduate degree is required to work in most settings as a speech- language pathologist or audiologist. The undergraduate program’s focus on human development and disability also provides a solid academic foundation for students who wish to pursue other related careers in human services.
This program does not require completion of a minor. However, it is recommended that students complete a minor that they enjoy and/or matches their career interests and will contribute to their marketability after graduation. Students can choose any minor offered at UW-Whitewater, but should consult an advisor concerning minor options.