Communication Sciences & Disorders Appalachian State University www.comdis.appstate.edu
Why Appalachian? http://admissions.appstate.edu/why-app Undergraduate Communication Sciences & Disorders Program A strong foundation for a demanding career Preparing students for graduate study in Speech Language Pathology and Audiology Graduate Speech Language Pathology Program A strong clinical program Highly respected as one of the best in the state 100% employment rate for the past 3 graduating classes
Undergraduate Student May 2015 Graduate Testimonials I started my AuD program this week at Chapel Hill and I have been amazed how well I have been prepared by my undergraduate experience Current Senior the professors here are passionate about their profession and this shows through in their teaching
Speech Language Pathology & www.asha.org Audiology Role of the SLP Assessment, treatment, education of and advocacy for those with Speech difficulties/delays Voice & resonance difficulties Language difficulties/delays Swallowing difficulties Cognitive difficulties Role of the Audiologist Assessment, treatment, education of and advocacy for those with Hearing difficulties
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Faculty & Staff Information Faculty Expertise: http://comdis.appstate. edu/research Faculty Contact Details: http://comdis.appstate. edu/alphabetical-directory
Two steps to study Communication Sciences & Disorders Declare after 30 semester hours Apply for admission may be admitted at 45 semester hours
Online application form Overall GPA of 3.0 Admission Apply by Feb 1 st or Oct 1 st of the semester during which you will complete the following requirements: 45 semester hours A speech prerequisite screening test RC 1000 (3.0 or higher)* RC 2001 (3.0 or higher)* CSD 2259 (3.0 or higher)* CSD 2260 (3.0 or higher)* Four(4) semester hours of the General Education Science Inquiry requirement (3.0 or higher)* *3.0 in a single class means you are required to obtain a B or higher
Other Important Classes Graduate School Requirements Psychology of human growth and development (PSY 2210) Statistics (ANY with STT prefix, but to meet general education math requirement take STT 2820) ASHA science requirements for graduate school: physics/chemistry & biology (general education requires you take two in one of these categories) (recommended physics class is PHY 1812 or PHY 1814) (recommended biology class is BIO 1201 or BIO 1202)
Other Important Classes Electives in the Major (must take two of four) CSD 3320 Cultural Diversity in Communication Disorders CSD 3340 Syndromes and Conditions in Communication Disorders CSD 3368 American Sign Language I CSD 3370 American Sign Language II *note: these classes may all be taken before admission to the CSD program
Academic Interest Area 15-18 hours in a related subject May also choose a MINOR (designated by department, whereas academic interest area is flexible across departments) See website for some possible options: Child development Special Education Gerontology Psychology Spanish Etc.
Sample Four Year Plan http://fouryearguides.appstate. edu/guides/colleges/college-of-healthsciences
Clubs and Organizations NSSHLA: National Student Speech Hearing Language Association (local chapter at ASU and national chapter: http://www.asha. org/nsslha/ ) Operation Smile Club Sign Language Club Autism Speaks U
After Undergraduate Graduate School http://www.graduate.appstate. edu/admissions/programs/programdetail/speechlang.htm Job Opportunities http://careerexploration.appstate.edu/index.php? module=pagesmith&uop=view_page&id=79
Questions Contact: Dr. Louise Keegan, Undergraduate Program Director keeganlc@appstate.edu or 828-262-8313 or Angie Jones, Administration Support Specialist jonesam@appstate.edu or 828-262-7182