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Communication Sciences and Disorders B.S.

Format: In person on the Armstrong Campus in Savannah
Credit Hours: 124

Georgia Southern University’s undergraduate degree program offers the Bachelor of Science with a major in communication sciences and disorders. The communication sciences and disorders major provides preparation in the normal processes of communication and its development, as well as in the identification and treatment of communication disorders for students whose career interests include audiology and speech-language pathology. In addition, the communication sciences and disorders major provides a broad foundation in normal and disordered aspects of speech, language and hearing for students who are interested in pursuing careers in disciplines such as deaf education, speech science, hearing science, special education and child development.

Courses and Curriculum

Program Map

The Bachelor of Science with a major in communication sciences and disorders is a pre-professional course of study that prepares students for a graduate program in the field. The communication sciences and disorders course sequence proceeds in a sequential hierarchy of courses.

Undergraduate Progression

The following benchmarks are required for progression through the degree program for the Bachelor of Science with a major in communication sciences and disorders. Students interested in majoring in communication sciences and disorders should contact Academic Advising and Support in the Armstrong Campus Student Success Center for advisement.

The program map is a document that outlines the courses required in the major and the order in which they are taken.

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Talk with your Waters College of Health Professions (WCHP) academic advisor every semester.
Try to maintain at least a 3.0 overall GPA.
Follow the course sequence outlined program map and track your progress.

Program Requirements

In addition to the coursework on the program of study the following are required.

Must complete CSDS course work, Area F coursework and related field coursework with a C or better
Complete and submit required documentation of 10 hours of community service which benefits the University, Community, and/or professions of speech-language pathology and audiology-Volunteer Form
Complete and submit required documentation of 25 hours of guided clinical observation experiences verified by ASHA-certified (CCC) speech-language pathology or audiologist
Satisfy benchmark assessment requirements

Note: It is the student’s responsibility to follow the benchmarks, initiate and maintain contact with their academic advisor. No exceptions to the requirements will be made.

Program Information

Mission

The purpose of the Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders Program (B.S. in CSDS) is to foster the knowledge and skills our students need for success in graduate programs and/or careers related to communication sciences and disorders by providing high-quality, engaging, and learner-centered instruction. We support the institutional mission of Georgia Southern University to prepare individuals to think, lead and serve. We also support the mission of the Waters College of Health Professions to prepare future health professionals through academic excellence and interdisciplinary collaboration, while advancing knowledge through scholarship and serving culturally diverse communities. We manifest our alignment with these missions by preparing students to demonstrate and apply knowledge of: communication and swallowing development across the lifespan; communication and swallowing disorders; anatomical and physiological foundations of communication and swallowing; cultural and linguistic diversity; and the processes of team work and evidence-informed decision making.

Vision

The Communication Sciences and Disorders (B.S. in CSDS) program will uphold a strong commitment to higher learning through innovative and engaging teaching. We look forward to being the program of choice for undergraduates in our region who are seeking careers in speech-language pathology, audiology, and adjacent disciplines. The program will sustain community engagement for the betterment of all stakeholders. We will produce graduates who are sought after by employers and other educational institutions.

Commitment to Diversity

The Communication Sciences and Disorders program, in alignment with diversity initiatives within the Water’s College of Health Professions and Georgia Southern University, celebrates diversity in all its forms. Inclusive Excellence is a strategic pillar and a core value at Georgia Southern University. We recognize that our success as an institution of higher learning and a program depends on our ability to embrace, value, and appreciate the diversity of students, staff, faculty, administrators, and alumni across our campuses.

As a program, our desire is to foster a learning environment where students, faculty, staff, and administrators from all backgrounds feel welcomed and respected. Learn more about Inclusive Excellence at Georgia Southern here:

State Authorization and Professional Licensure

Upon graduation, students who complete the Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSDS) undergraduate program at Georgia Southern University may be eligible to take the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Assistants Certification Exam and apply for licensure or certification as a speech-language pathology aide or assistant (SLPA).

This program meets the certification or licensure educational requirements in the following states and territories: AL, AR, CT, DC, GA, FL, KY, MA, MS, MT, NE, NH, NM, OH, OK, PA, UT, PR, and GU.

This program does not meet the educational requirements to be a certified or licensed SLPA in the following states: AK, AZ, CA, CO, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, ME, MD, MO, NC, ND, OR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, WA, WV, and WY. Out-of-state students living in GA may need to meet additional requirements in their home state after graduation.

The following states or territories do not specifically license or regulate SLP-A: AS, DE, MI, MN, MP, NV, NJ, NY, VT, VA, WI, VI, however taking the ASHA Assistant Certification Exam may help boost employment opportunities.

Georgia Southern makes every effort to ensure information about educational requirements for licensure or certification is current; however, state requirements may change. Separate from educational requirements, state licensure boards may require applicants to complete professional examinations, background checks, years of professional experience, residence requirements, jurisprudence exams, training, etc. If you are planning to pursue professional licensure or certification in a state other than Georgia, it is strongly recommended that you contact the appropriate licensing entity in that state to seek information regarding licensure or certification requirements before beginning an academic program. For more information, as well as for a list of applicable state boards, visit the Georgia Southern State Authorization and Professional Licensure Webpage.

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Department of Clinical Sciences

Georgia Southern University Armstrong Campus
11935 Abercorn Street
Savannah, GA 31419

Communication Sciences and Disorders

Phone: 912-344-2969
Fax: 912-344-3472
Email: csds@georgiasouthern.edu

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Many of the clinical programs offered by the Waters College of Health Professions require a clinical internship or practicum experience to fulfill degree requirements. Pursuant to the University's legal agreements, participants in clinical experiences are required to abide by the workplace rules of the clinical site. Sometimes these rules include vaccination requirements. As always, WCHP will continue to make every effort to place students at clinical sites. However, please be aware that we may be unable to locate a site to accept unvaccinated students, which may cause a delay or inability to progress and complete the program of study.

Georgia Southern University Armstrong Campus

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