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B.A. in Communication Disorders |
Introduction
The Bachelor of Arts in Communication Disorders provides professional training in speech-language pathology and audiology within a strong liberal arts framework. Students acquire a basic knowledge of the speech, language, and hearing sciences.
Courses fulfill certain of the academic and practicum requirements for clinical certification from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). The undergraduate program also meets the core requirements for admission to graduate school.
Students may select additional courses leading to New York State Certification as a Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD). However, student teaching is required for certification and is only offered at the graduate level.
Students majoring in communication disorders must complete 48 credits in speech and 28 additional credits in interdepartmental requirements. University-wide General Education requirements must also be met.
Grade Requirements
Students must maintain a minimum overall GPA of 3.0. If a student’s GPA falls below 3.0, the student will be placed on academic probation for one semester. If a 3.0 is not achieved by the end of the probationary semester, the student will be dismissed from the program. Grades of C (C-, C, C+) in any two courses within the first 21 credits of SPE courses or Linguistics 103 will result in dismissal from the major. Students who earn a second grade of C (C-, C, C+), after earning the first C within the first 21 credits, or two grades of C (C-, C, C+) between 22 and 45 credits of SPE courses of Linguistics 103, will be required to repeat the course(s) and earn (a) grade(s) of B- or better. No more than one C grade (C-, C, C+) in English Composition/SPE 201 will be permitted. If a second C grade (C-, C, C+) in English Composition/SPE 201 is obtained, the course must be retaken until a grade of B- or better is earned. A grade of D or F in any SPE course or Linguistics 103 will result in dismissal from the major.
It is the responsibility of the student to consult with his or her academic adviser, the University Bulletin, and the Student Handbook, regarding program policies and procedures. Required courses may not be taken Pass/Fail.
Refer to the Undergraduate Handbook (PDF 128KB) for more detailed program information. |
Contact
For additional information, please contact:
Janet Schoepflin
Chairperson
Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
p - 516.877.3343
f - 516.877.4783
e - schoepfl@adelphi.edu
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