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COMMUNICATION DISORDERS: The Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Disorders is a preprofessional degree program which provides students with academic and practical preparation considered essential for success in the Communication Disorders graduate program. The undergraduate curriculum offers students a broad base of preparation in general education requirements, the sciences associated with communication and its disorders, anatomy and physiology, and a number of basic methods courses associated with the identification and treatment of a variety of communication disorders.

Admission Requirements

In order for students to be admitted into the Bachelor of Science in Communications Disorders, they must meet the following conditions:

1. An overall GPA of 2.75
2. ‘C’ or better in:

• ENG 1003 - Composition I  
• ENG 1013 - Composition II  

3. ‘B’ or better in MATH 1023 - College Algebra  
4. An average GPA of 3.2 or higher in the following courses (repeated courses will be included in the calculation of the GPA):

• BIO 2201 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory  AND BIO 2203 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I  
• CD 2103 - Anatomy and Physiology of Communication  
• CD 2203 - Phonetics  
• CD 3003 CD 3003 - Speech and Hearing Science   
• CHEM 1003 - Introduction to Chemistry  AND CHEM 1011 - General Chemistry I Laboratory  (or other approved general education physical science option with lab)
• PSY 2013 - Introduction to Psychology  

5. Complete 15 clock hours of supervised observation in the ASU Speech and Hearing Center
6. Complete a free speech and hearing screening at the ASU Speech and Hearing Center

Probation, Retention and Readmission

Refer to Probation, Retention and Readmission  in the College of Nursing and Health Professions.

Programs

• Communication Disorders, BS

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