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A Bachelor of Arts (BA) in communication sciences and disorders (CSD) from Wichita State combines classroom learning and immersion in real-world speech-language facilities, preparing you for an advanced degree and high-paying career in speech-language pathology or audiology.

The preprofessional, undergraduate major places primary emphasis on the general area of communication sciences and disorders. The major involves a combined curriculum in speech-language pathology and audiology. Students should work closely with advisors to ensure proper course selection for certification and degree. A check sheet of requirements is available from the College of Health Professions and the department office, 401 Ahlberg Hall.

All students who intend to pursue a graduate degree in this field (MA or AuD) must have coursework in biological sciences (content area related to human or animal sciences), physical sciences (physics or chemistry), social/behavioral sciences (psychology, sociology, anthropology or public health), and statistics (stand-alone course required). These courses must have received a letter grade of C (2.000 points per credit hour) or higher to meet ASHA certification and Kansas licensure requirements. Consult an advisor for appropriate coursework.

Curriculum

You'll start out with pre-admission courses that teach the basics, including anatomy and physiology of speech and hearing and communication disorders. Then, once you're admitted into the CSD program, you'll progress through the core courses. The entire pre-admission and major curriculum consists of 43 credit hours.

Applied Learning

Students in the Bachelor of Arts in CSD program are required to complete an applied learning experience to graduate from the program. The applied learning experience requirement can be met by completing successfully CSD 425 Introduction to Clinical Processes.

Careers

A degree in communication sciences and disorders from Wichita State will put you on the path toward a high-paying, high-demand career in audiology or speech-language pathology with employment in a wide range of settings from local schools and clinics to large health care facilities.