Communication Science and Disorders B.S.

Total Semester Credit Hours = 120

Required (Core) Courses in the Major (36 hours)

COMD 1306	Introduction to Communication Sciences and Disorders
COMD 2311	Phonetic Description of Speech
COMD 2330	Anatomy and Physiology for Communication Sciences and Disorders
COMD 3316	Speech and Hearing Science
COMD 3318	Language Acquisition and Development
COMD 3341	Introduction to Audiology and Aural Rehabilitation
COMD 3350	Neurological Foundations of Speech, Language and Hearing
COMD 4367	Introduction to Language Disorders in Children
COMD 4369	Clinical Procedures and Clinical Observation in Communication Disorders
COMD 4370	Introduction to Speech Sound Disorders
COMD 4372	Introduction to Voice and Fluency Disorders
COMD 4373	Introduction to Aural Rehabilitation

Related Courses Required by ASHA 5 Courses 15 Credits

Note: Other options in each category except for Behavioral Science may be taken with departmental approval.

Social and Behavioral Sciences (two of the following)
Choose one developmental psychology courses:

PSYC 2320	Lifespan Developmental Psychology [TCCN: PSYC 2314]
PSYC 4353	Developmental Psychology

Requirements List

And, choose one from the following suggested courses. Other course options in this category may be taken. Suggested topics include anthropology, ethnic and cultural studies, archaeology, economics, gender and sexuality studies, geography, political science, psychology, psychobiology, criminology, and/or cognitive science.

PSYC 1301	Introduction to Psychology [TCCN: PSYC 2301] Designated Core Field of Study Course
SOCI 1301	Introduction to Sociology [TCCN: SOCI 1301] Discipline Foundation Field of Study Course
CRIJ 1301	Introduction to Criminal Justice [TCCN: CRIJ 1301] Designated Core Field of Study
ECON 1301	Introduction to Economics [TCCN: ECON 1301]
ANTH 2346	Introduction to Anthropology [TCCN: ANTH 2346]
PHIL 1304	Introduction to World Religions [TCCN: PHIL 1304]
ANTH 3330	Cultural Anthropology
SOCI 3321	Multi-Cultural Studies
POLS 3391	Global Studies
SPCM 4331	Intercultural Communication

Biological Sciences (one of the following)

BIOL 1301	Introduction to Life Sciences I [TCCN: BIOL 1308]
BIOL 1302	Introduction to Life Sciences II [TCCN: BIOL 1309]

BIOL 1301 and BIOL1302 - no lab required

Physical Sciences (one of the following)

CHEM 1305	Introductory Chemistry for Allied Health [TCCN: CHEM 1305]
CHEM 1307	Introductory Chemistry II [TCCN: CHEM 1307]
PHYS 1301	College Physics I [TCCN: PHYS 1301]

CHEM 1305 and CHEM 1307 no lab required

Statistics

MATH 1342

Statistics [TCCN: MATH 1342] Directed Elective Field of Study Course

Recommended 8-Semester Sequence

Freshman Year

Fall Semester 15 hrs.

ENGL 1301	College Composition I [TCCN: ENGL 1301] Designated Core Field of Study Course
MATH 1342	Statistics [TCCN: MATH 1342] Directed Elective Field of Study Course
BIOL 1306	General Biology I [TCCN: BIOL 1306]
POLS 2305	Introductory American Government [TCCN: GOVT 2305]
HECC 1000	Thriving in the Health Professions

Spring Semester 15 hrs.

ENGL 1302	College Composition II [TCCN: ENGL 1302] Designated Core Field of Study Course
CHEM 1305	Introductory Chemistry for Allied Health [TCCN: CHEM 1305]
CHEM 1307	Introductory Chemistry II [TCCN: CHEM 1307]
COMD 1306	Introduction to Communication Sciences and Disorders
UNIV 1000	Student Success Seminar

NOTE: STEM-Math recommended

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester (15 hrs.)

HIST 1301	United States History I [TCCN: HIST 1301]
PHYS 1301	College Physics I [TCCN: PHYS 1301]
COMD 2311	Phonetic Description of Speech
COMD 2330	Anatomy and Physiology for Communication Sciences and Disorders
	Communication Sciences and Disorders
	Social and Behavioral Science Core 3 hrs

Spring Semester 15 hrs

COMD 3318	Language Acquisition and Development
COMD 3316	Speech and Hearing Science
HIST 1302	United States History II [TCCN: HIST 1302]
	Human Expression Core (3 hrs.)
	Social and Behavioral Science 2 ASHA Requirement 3 hours

Junior Year

Fall Semester 15 hrs

POLS 2306	Introductory Texas Politics [TCCN: GOVT 2306]
COMD 3350	Neurological Foundations of Speech, Language and Hearing
COMD 3341	Introduction to Audiology and Aural Rehabilitation
	Minor #1 or Elective (3 hrs.)
	Minor #2 or Elective (3 hrs.)

Spring Semester (15 hrs.)

COMD 4373	Introduction to Aural Rehabilitation
	Minor #3 or Elective (3 hrs.)
	Minor #4 or Elective (3 hrs.)
	Upper-division Elective (3 hrs.)
	Upper-division Elective (3 hrs.)

Senior Year

Fall Semester (15 hrs.)

COMD 4369	Clinical Procedures and Clinical Observation in Communication Disorders
COMD 4370	Introduction to Speech Sound Disorders
	Minor #5 or Elective (3 hrs.)
	Upper-Division Elective (3 hrs.)
	Upper-Division Elective (3 hrs.)

Spring Semester (15 hrs.)

COMD 4367	Introduction to Language Disorders in Children
COMD 4372	Introduction to Voice and Fluency Disorders
	Minor #6 or Elective (3 hrs.)
	Upper-division Elective (3 hrs.)
	Upper-division Elective (3 hrs.)

Total hours must equal at least 120 hours.

NOTES:
Core Courses - See UT Tyler Core Curriculum for full list of approved courses.

Consult with your advisor for additional information on degree requirements and schedule planning.

This is only a recommended outline. Because degree requirements do change, you should consult an advisor as well as the University Catalog, which is the only official document regarding baccalaureate degree requirements. The final responsibility for the selection, scheduling, and satisfactory completion of the degree requirements rests with the student.