College of Education and Human Service Professions
Program Type: Baccalaureate
Requirements for this program are current for
Fall 2023
Required credits to graduate with this
degree: 120
Required credits within the major: 65
to 68
Degree: Bachelor of Applied Science
The B.A.Sc. in communication sciences and disorders prepares students for admission to professional graduate degree or licensure programs in speech-language pathology, audiology, or education of the hearing impaired. This pre-professional undergraduate program also prepares students to work as clinical aides to communication disorders specialists working in a variety of human service and health care settings.
The program includes the study of phonetics, the anatomy and physiology of the speech and hearing mechanisms, the normal development of speech and language, and the nature and treatment of disorders of speech, language, and hearing disorders.
Program Delivery
This program is available:
via classroom (the majority of instruction is face-to-face)
Admission Requirements
Students must complete
12 credits
before admission to the program.
Freshman and transfer students are usually admitted to pre-major status
before admission to this major.
A GPA above 2.0 is preferred for the following:
3.00 already admitted to the degree-granting
college
3.00 transferring from another University of
Minnesota college
3.00 transferring from outside the University
Freshman and transfer students are usually admitted to pre-major status before admission to this major. Pre-CSD majors or students with other declared majors can declare a CSD major when they have: (a) a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher, including transfer courses; (b) completed CSD 1100, CSD 2230, and CSD 2400 (i.e., the CSD Lower Division Core); and (c) earned a minimum of 12 credits, including transfer courses. In order to enroll in any upper division CSD courses (i.e., CSD 3xxx or higher) students must be declared CSD majors. Mandatory advising is required for all students with fewer than 60 credits and for students whose cumulative GPA is below 3.00, including transfer courses. For information about University of Minnesota admission requirements, visit the Office of Admissions website.
Students must meet all course and credit requirements of the departments and
colleges or schools in which they are enrolled including an advanced writing course. Students
seeking two degrees must fulfill the requirements of both degrees. However, two degrees cannot be
awarded for the same major.
Students must complete all requirements of the Liberal
Education Program or its approved equivalent.
Students must complete a minimum of 120 semester credits completed in
compliance with University of Minnesota Duluth academic policies with credit limits (e.g.,
Satisfactory/Non-Satisfactory Grading Policy, Credit for Prior Learning, etc).
At least 30 semester credits must be earned through UMD, and 15 of the last 30
credits earned immediately before graduation must be awarded by UMD.
At least half of upper-division (3xxx-level or higher) credits that satisfy
major requirements (major requirements includes all courses required for the major, including
courses in a subplan) through UMD.
If a minor is required, students must take at least three upper division
credits in their minor field from UMD.
For certificate programs, at least 3 upper-division credits that satisfy
requirements for the certificate must be taken through UMD. If the program does not require upper
division credits students must take at least one course from the certificate program from UMD.
The minimum cumulative University of Minnesota (UMN) GPA required for
graduation is 2.00 and includes only University of Minnesota coursework. A minimum UMN GPA of 2.00
is required in each UMD undergraduate major, minor, and certificate. No academic unit may impose a
higher GPA standard to graduate.
Diploma, transcripts, licensure, and certification will be withheld until all
financial obligations to the University have been met.
Program Requirements
1. A second field of study (e.g. minor, major, degree) is not required for this major.
2. Compliance with general regulations governing granting of degrees.
3. Students seeking two degrees (e.g., a BA and B.A.Sc.) must fulfill the major requirements for both degrees.
4. Students are required to review their degree status in the CEHSP Advising & Academic Services Office early in their senior year.
Learning in Community (1 cr)
The Learning in Community requirement will be waived for transfer students with at least 30 credits taken post high school and for UMD students who started in a UMD program where this was not required. First-year students who have completed 30 PSEO credits may request a waiver to the student’s primary college.
In order to work in the state of Minnesota, speech-language pathologists must hold a master's degree, a certificate of clinical competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), and license from either the MN Department of Health or MN Department of Education. Audiologists must hold a doctoral degree, a certificate of clinical competency from ASHA or board certification from the American Academy of Audiology, and a license from the MN Department of Health.
Accreditation
The graduate program is accredited by the Council of Academic Accreditation (CAA) of ASHA. CAA accreditation is recognized by the US Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education.
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UST 1000 - Learning in Community
Credits:
1.0
-2.0
[max 2.0]
Course Equivalencies:
EHS 1000/UST 1000/ ES 1000
Grading Basis:
A-F or Aud
Typically offered:
Every Fall & Spring
Facilitates the successful transition into college learning and student life at UMD.
Credit will not be granted if already received for EHS 1000.
EHS 1000 - Into the World
(GLOBAL PER)
Credits:
3.0
[max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies:
EHS 1000/UST 1000/ ES 1000
Grading Basis:
A-F or Aud
Typically offered:
Every Fall
This course fulfills the UST 1000 requirement.
Facilitates the transition into college learning and student life at UMD and the College of Education and Human Service Professions. Introduces the promise and peril of global challenges in the 21st century and relates these challenges to local communities.
pre-req: 1st semester CEHSP student
ES 1000 - Global Cultural Perspectives on Environmental Sustainability
(GLOBAL PER)
Credits:
3.0
[max 3.0]
Grading Basis:
A-F or Aud
Typically offered:
Every Fall
This course fulfills the UST 1000 requirement.
This course explores the global cultural context of sustainability while facilitating the successful transition into college learning and student life at UMD. Examine the topic of environmental sustainability through the context of global culture and affairs. Explore different cultural approaches to solving environmental issues, compare and contrast these approaches with those taken in the US. Investigate the concept of outsourcing with respect to the peoples and ecosystems that are impacted by the practice.
pre-req: less than 30 credits earned
LING 1000 - Language and Culture in the U.S. What does it Mean to Speak American
(CDIVERSITY)
Credits:
3.0
[max 3.0]
Grading Basis:
A-F or Aud
Typically offered:
Every Fall
This course fulfills the UST 1000 requirement.
Facilitates the successful transition into college learning and student life at UMD while simultaneously fulfilling other core requirements. Examines the topic of Cultural Diversity in the U.S. through the context of language and dialect in American English. Explores the impact language has on the broad spectrum of American culture, and conversely, the ways in which various American cultures and their diverse heritages have influenced the many ways language is spoken in the United States. Investigates concepts of linguistic competency, perceptions and biases toward language, power structures manifested in language, and influences of class, race, ethnicity, and heritage on spoken language.
pre-req: less than 30 credits
PSY 1100 - Living Your Best Life: Applying Positive Psychology
(CDIVERSITY)
Credits:
3.0
[max 3.0]
Grading Basis:
A-F or Aud
Typically offered:
Every Fall
This course fulfills the UST 1000 requirement.
Facilitate the successful transition into college learning and student life at UMD; applications of positive psychology across cultures and positive behavior change; the examination of diverse perspectives in positive psychology; the promotion of student well-being, community and inclusivity, and time- and stress-management techniques.
pre-req: less than 30 credits
WRIT 3140 - Advanced Writing: Human Services
Credits:
3.0
[max 3.0]
Grading Basis:
A-F or Aud
Typically offered:
Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Study of writing for those invested in the disciplines of education and other fields related to human services. Exploration of academic and professional rhetorical situations. Practice with research methods, document design, editing, effective collaboration, and ethical issues in the production of documents in multiple genres for multiple audiences.
pre-req: 1) WRIT 1120 or MNTC or AA completed 2) minimum 60 credits earned or in progress
WRIT 3150 - Advanced Writing: Science
Credits:
3.0
[max 3.0]
Grading Basis:
A-F or Aud
Typically offered:
Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Study of writing for those invested in the disciplines of mathematics and life and physical sciences. Exploration of academic and professional rhetorical situations. Practice with research methods, document design, editing, effective collaboration, and ethical issues in the production of documents in multiple genres for multiple audiences.
prereq: 1) WRIT 1120 or MNTC or AA completed 2) minimum 60 credits earned or in progress
WRIT 3160 - Advanced Writing: Social Sciences
Credits:
3.0
[max 3.0]
Grading Basis:
A-F or Aud
Typically offered:
Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Study of writing for those invested in the disciplines of social sciences and related fields. Exploration of academic and professional rhetorical situations. Practice with research methods, document design, editing, effective collaboration, and ethical issues in the production of documents in multiple genres for multiple audiences.
pre-req: 1) WRIT 1120 or MNTC or AA completed 2) minimum 60 credits earned or in progress
CSD 1100 - Phonetics
(LE CAT3)
Credits:
2.0
[max 2.0]
Grading Basis:
A-F only
Typically offered:
Every Spring & Summer
Study and practice of International Phonetic Alphabet. English and non-English speech sounds as they occur separately and in connected speech. Variations in speech production as related to regional and/or class distinctions.
CSD 2230 - Introduction to Human Communication Disorders
(LE CAT8, LECD CAT08, SOC SCI, CDIVERSITY)
Credits:
3.0
[max 3.0]
Typically offered:
Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Receptive and expressive human communication disorders. Importance of communication to human behavior; influence that communication disorders exert on broad spectrum of human activities. Professional roles and responsibilities of speech-language pathologists and audiologists.
CSD 2400 - Clinical Observation of Communication Disorders
Credits:
1.0
[max 1.0]
Grading Basis:
A-F or Aud
Typically offered:
Every Fall & Summer
All undergraduate students majoring in Communication Sciences and Disorders are expected to complete 25 hours of clinical observation prior to enrollment in clinical practicum. These observations may be live or video recorded sessions that occur in a variety of clinical settings. This course will provide students with an opportunity to observe the assessment and treatment of individuals with communication disorders that encompass all ages and across the big nine categories of communication disorders.
prereq: 2230 or instructor consent
CSD 3103 - Anatomy of Speech and Hearing Mechanisms
Credits:
3.0
[max 3.0]
Grading Basis:
A-F only
Typically offered:
Every Fall
Anatomy and physiology as they relate to hearing and speech processes including respiration, phonation, and articulation.
prereq: CSD candidate or instructor consent
CSD 3131 - Language Development
Credits:
4.0
[max 4.0]
Grading Basis:
A-F or Aud
Typically offered:
Every Fall
Emphasis on the acquisition and development of language, verbal and nonverbal, as children learn to communicate effectively by selecting the most appropriate communication strategies.
prereq: CSD candidate or instructor consent
CSD 3150 - Fundamentals and Clinical Applications of Speech Science
Credits:
3.0
[max 3.0]
Grading Basis:
A-F or Aud
Typically offered:
Every Fall
Basic principles of speech science including, acoustic characteristics of speech; physiology of respiration, phonation, and resonance; and theories of speech perception and production. Clinical and research applications of speech science will also be discussed.
prereq: CSD candidate or instructor consent
CSD 3160 - Fundamentals of Hearing Science
Credits:
3.0
[max 3.0]
Grading Basis:
A-F only
Typically offered:
Every Spring
Introductory study of acoustics and psychoacoustics.
prereq: 3103, CSD candidate or instructor consent
CSD 3200 - Articulation and Phonological Disorders
Credits:
3.0
[max 3.0]
Grading Basis:
A-F only
Typically offered:
Every Spring
Differential diagnosis, assessment, and treatment considerations for articulation and phonological disorders. Outside observation required.
prereq: 1100, CSD candidate or instructor consent
CSD 3232 - Language Disorders
Credits:
3.0
[max 3.0]
Grading Basis:
A-F or Aud
Typically offered:
Every Spring
Focuses on the functional applications in the assessment and intervention of language disorders including a review of the various formal and informal assessment tools, and the approaches to language intervention.
prereq: 3131, CSD candidate or instructor consent
CSD 3241 - Foundations of Treatment in Communication Disorders I
Credits:
3.0
[max 3.0]
Grading Basis:
A-F or Aud
Typically offered:
Every Fall
Focuses on foundational principals of treatment, applicable to a variety of communication disorders.
prereq: 3103, 3131, 3150, 3200, CSD candidate or instructor consent
CSD 3010 - Introductory Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences
Credits:
3.0
[max 3.0]
Grading Basis:
A-F or Aud
Typically offered:
Every Fall
Descriptive statistics; sampling techniques and statistical inference; applications of simple and factorial design; analysis of variance; nonparametric statistics; and introductory correlational analysis used in the behavioral sciences.
prereq: CSD candidate or non-CSD candidate with a minimum of 60 credits and instructor consent or instructor consent; credit will not be granted if already received for CSD 4000
CSD 4400 - Hearing Disorders and Evaluation
Credits:
3.0
[max 3.0]
Grading Basis:
A-F only
Typically offered:
Every Fall
Characteristics, development, and etiologies of typical auditory pathologies. Overview of basic hearing assessment and diagnostic techniques. Clinical observation required.
prereq: 3103, 3160, CSD candidate or instructor consent
CSD 4150 - Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology in Communication Sciences and Disorders
Credits:
3.0
[max 3.0]
Grading Basis:
A-F or Aud
Typically offered:
Every Spring
This course covers the neuroanatomy and neurophysiology of the human brain as a foundation for understanding communication and swallowing disorders as well as their diagnosis and treatment. Students will learn about the anatomy of the brain, the basic physiology of nerve cells, the central nervous system, peripheral nervous system and their specific contributions to human cognition, communication, and swallowing functions.
prereq: 3103, 3150, 3160 or instructor consent; no grad credit
CSD 4241 - Foundations of Treatment in Communication Disorders II
Credits:
3.0
[max 3.0]
Grading Basis:
A-F or Aud
Typically offered:
Every Spring
In this course, students follow a case from assessment through treatment. Focus is on applying research and internal case information for evidence-based practice, clinical decision-making and culturally competent clinical practice. Class includes discussion, demonstrations, and case studies in applying clinical methods.
pre-req: CSD 3241; no grad credit
CSD 4600 - Rehabilitative Procedures for the Hard of Hearing
Credits:
3.0
[max 3.0]
Grading Basis:
A-F or Aud
Typically offered:
Every Spring
Theories, principles and methods regarding historical and current approaches to aural rehabilitation of hard of hearing children and adults.
pre-req: CSD 4400 or equivalent, CSD Major or department consent, no grad credit
BIOL 1001 - Biology and Society
(LE CAT4, NAT SCI, SUSTAIN)
Credits:
4.0
[max 4.0]
Grading Basis:
A-F or Aud
Typically offered:
Every Fall & Spring
This course covers basic biology as it pertains to contemporary issues. Biology coverage includes cell biology, genetics, evolution and ecology. In addition to helping students understand biology, students will learn to more critically evaluate science that is presented in the media. (3 hrs lect, 2 hrs lab)
prereq: For nonmajors
BIOL 1011 - General Biology I
(LE CAT, NAT SCI)
Credits:
5.0
[max 5.0]
Course Equivalencies:
BIOL 1011/BIOL 1013
Grading Basis:
A-F or Aud
Typically offered:
Every Fall & Spring
Fundamental concepts of biology, including chemical basis of life, cell structure and function, energy transformations, photosynthesis, cellular respiration, genetics, molecular biology, DNA technology, development, origin of life, and evolution. (4 hrs lect, 2.5 hrs lab)
prereq: 1 yr high school Chem or 1 semester college Chem, Math ACT 21 or higher or MATH 1005 or higher; credit will not be granted if already received for BIOL 1013
BIOL 1170 - Human Biology
(NAT SCI)
Credits:
4.0
[max 4.0]
Grading Basis:
A-F or Aud
Typically offered:
Every Spring
This course offers an exploration of biological principles through the study of the structure, function, and heredity of the human body. Primarily we will cover basic cell structure, gene expression, organ systems, basic principles of heredity and inheritance of human traits. To understand these topics the fundamental concepts and principles of chemistry will be included. Through this course students with a basic science background will be able to expand their understanding of biology. Students will actively learn concepts with the laboratory component.
COMM 1112 - Public Speaking
(LE CAT, COMM & LAN)
Credits:
3.0
[max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies:
Comm 1112/1511
Grading Basis:
A-F or Aud
Typically offered:
Every Fall & Spring
Application of the theoretical bases of rhetoric to the public speaking situation.
COMM 1222 - Interpersonal Communication
(LE CAT, LECD C, COMM & LAN)
Credits:
3.0
[max 3.0]
Grading Basis:
A-F or Aud
Typically offered:
Every Fall & Spring
Analysis of the role communication plays in interpersonal relationships.
PHYS 1001 - Introduction to Physics I
(LE CAT, NAT SCI)
Credits:
5.0
[max 5.0]
Grading Basis:
A-F or Aud
Typically offered:
Every Fall & Spring
Noncalculus general physics course primarily for certain
preprofessional fields. Topics in mechanics, heat, and sound.
prereq: Algebra, trig
PHYS 1011 - Conceptual Physics
(LE CAT, NAT SCI)
Credits:
3.0
[max 3.0]
Grading Basis:
A-F or Aud
Typically offered:
Periodic Fall & Spring
Descriptive, nonmathematical survey of basic concepts in physics from Newton to present. Instructor has considerable latitude regarding content. Primarily for liberal arts students; not for preprofessional preparation.
prereq: Will not satisfy major or minor requirements in phys
PSY 1003 - General Psychology
(LE CAT, SOC SCI)
Credits:
4.0
[max 4.0]
Grading Basis:
A-F or Aud
Typically offered:
Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Scientific study of behavior; current knowledge of biological, social, and cognitive areas of psychology. Assessment, research methods, human development, personality, mental disorders, and therapy.
Major processes in human development, conception through lifespan; biological and cultural influences on physical-motor, cognitive, social, and emotional development; effects of diverse cultural traditions and values; social policy implications.
