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Communication Sciences and Disorders course catalog

Communication Sciences and Disorders

2024-25 catalog

KAREN AUMULLER, Professional Faculty, Clinical Supervisor & Externship Coordinator
B.A., Smith Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø; M.A., Northwestern

FIONA BRIGGS, Instructor
B.A., St. Louis University; M.A., University of Colorado-Boulder

KATHERINE BROWN, Assistant Professor
B.S., Kansas State University, M.S., Idaho State University, Ph.D., University of Washington

TERRINA GOSA, Instructor
B.A., Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø; M.S., Illinois State University

ALLISON M. HASKILL, Florence C. and Dr. John E. Wertz Professor in Liberal Arts & Sciences, Department Co-Chair, MS-SLP Program Director
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of Nevada¨CReno

STACIE M. HATFIELD, Assistant Professor, Center Director
B.S., Illinois State University; M.S., Western Illinois University; Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University

ALEXANDRA JONES, Professional Faculty, Clinical Supervisor
B.S., Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø; M.A., Eastern Illinois University

ANN PERREAU, Associate Professor, Department Co-Chair, Undergraduate Program Director, Audiology Clinic Coordinator
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Iowa

JILL POTRATZ, Assistant Professor
B.S., Marquette University; M.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison; Ph.D., University of Oregon

MELISSA SCHAEFER, Professional Faculty, Clinical Supervisor
B.S. & M.S., Western Illinois University

CATHERINE WEBB, Assistant Professor
B.A., Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø; M.S., Nazareth Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø; Ph.D., University of Illinois at Chicago

MAJOR IN COMMUNICATION SCIENCES AND DISORDERS.  42 credits including CSD-110; CSD-205; CSD-210; CSD-215; CSD-220; CSD-305; CSD-310; CSD-315; CSD-405; CSD-410; two from CSD-415; CSD-420; CSD-425; CSD-430; CSD-460; CSD-490; optional: CSD-105. Required supporting courses (20 credits): LING-100; Any PSYC or SOAN course; Statistics such as PSYC 240 or MATH 130; any course carrying BIOL prefix that is human- or animal-based, such as BIOL-130 or BIOL-140; CHEM 131 or 132 or PHYS 121 or 151.

Departments of Education in selected states may require a Human Development Course such as PSYC 216 therefore, this course is recommended for CSD majors.

Course repeat policy: An exception to the institutional course repeat policy may be available for students who intend to apply for graduate study in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) at Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø. With the support of the CSD department, a student may petition the Committee on Advanced Standing and Degrees to repeat and replace a course if the student has not met the minimum grade required for admission to Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø's MS-SLP program. This option does not apply for students pursuing graduate programs elsewhere.

Grade Point Average Notation: Students must have a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0 or higher to enroll in CSD-425 and CSD-430. All courses listed in the catalog as required courses for any major and/or minor, including those courses outside of the department or with a different subject coding, are considered part of the major and will count in the grade point average. Some departments may have additional grade requirements for the courses offered within their department. Recommended supporting courses that are optional and not required may also count in the major depending on the program. For more information see your department chair or the degree requirements for Bachelor of Arts and information on Majors/Minors.


Courses (CSD)

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Career outcomes for the Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Class of 2024

The First Destinations Report, collected from a survey of 2024 graduates, is a tool for the college and families of prospective Vikings to see the value of an Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø education. The numbers show how Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø's commitment to experiential learning and career preparation translates into real-world success.

Dr. Kimberly Murphy science lab

Preparing health care professionals for a world that needs them

Supportive mentors, experience in the field and a foundation in the liberal arts and sciences prepare Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø graduates for the complex future of health care.

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Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø¡¯s Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program earns full accreditation

The full accreditation status was achieved over four years and recognizes the high standards of Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø's program. The 24-month program launched in 2020 and the first cohort graduated in May 2022.