The undergraduate Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) prepares students for careers in speech-language pathology, audiology and other related fields. The entry-level degree for licensure and practice as a speech-language pathologist is the master's degree, while audiologists complete a four-year doctoral degree.
App State's CSD undergraduate degree provides students with the academic preparation and clinical exposure necessary for graduate study. Academic requirements include 46 semester hours of major coursework, 3 hours of major electives and 15 hours in an academic interest area. The coursework focuses on normal development of speech, language and hearing processes as well as associated disorders.
In the last year of the program, students participate in clinical experiences at App State's Charles E. and Geneva S. Scott Scottish Rite Communication Disorders Clinic, Beaver College of Health Sciences Interprofessional Clinic, or other community-based settings. These clinical experiences are designed to give undergraduate students exposure to individuals with communication disorders.
The department encourages high-achieving students in this major to consider applying to the CSD Honors Program.