Aug 13, 2025

2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

Communication Sciences and Disorders, BS

Degree Map

The bachelor’s program is a preprofessional degree that prepares students for graduate studies in speech-language pathology or audiology. The undergraduate curriculum includes a free-standing major with no minor field requirements. This degree also may be used to obtain a speech-language pathology-assistant license in the state of Texas.

University Core Curriculum Requirements

Communication - 010

Three hours from:

ENGL 1301 - Rhetoric and Composition Credit(s): 3

Three hours from:

SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking Credit(s): 3
SPCH 1318 - Interpersonal Communication Credit(s): 3
SPCH 2333 - Teamwork and Group Communication Credit(s): 3

Mathematics - 020

Three hours from:

MATH 1342 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics Credit(s): 3

Life and Physical Sciences - 030

Please note that most science courses require co-enrollment in an appropriate laboratory course.

Three hours from:

BIOL 1308 - Biology for Non-Science Majors I Credit(s): 3
BIOL 1309 - Biology for Non-Science Majors II Credit(s): 3
BIOL 2301 - Anatomy and Physiology I Credit(s): 3

Three hours from:

CHEM 1305 - Intro to Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHEM 1307 - Intro to Chemistry II Credit(s): 3
CHEM 1311 - General Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHEM 1312 - General Chemistry II Credit(s): 3
PHYS 1305 - Conceptual Physics I Credit(s): 3
PHYS 1307 - Conceptual Physics II Credit(s): 3

Language, Philosophy and Culture - 040

Three hours from:

ENGL 2341 - Introduction to Literature Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2309 - Introduction to Mythology Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2332 - World Literature to 1650 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2333 - World Literature from 1650 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2322 - British Literature to 1800 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2323 - British Literature from 1800 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2327 - American Literature to 1865 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2328 - American Literature from 1865 Credit(s): 3
HIST 2311 - Western Civilization I Credit(s): 3
HIST 2312 - Western Civilization II Credit(s): 3
PHIL 1301 - Introduction to Philosophy Credit(s): 3
PHIL 2306 - Introduction to Ethics Credit(s): 3
PHIL 1304 - Introduction to World Religions Credit(s): 3

Creative Arts - 050

Three hours from:

ARTS 1301 - Art Appreciation Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1303 - Art History I (Prehistoric to the 14th century) Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1304 - Art History II (14th Century to the present) Credit(s): 3
DANC 2303 - Dance Appreciation Credit(s): 3
MUMH 1307 - Intro to Music Literature Credit(s): 3
MUSI 1306 - Music Appreciation Credit(s): 3
DRAM 1310 - Theatre Appreciation Credit(s): 3
DRAM 2366 - Film and Culture Credit(s): 3

American History - 060

Six hours from:

HIST 1301 - United States History I Credit(s): 3
HIST 1302 - United States History II Credit(s): 3

Government/Political Science - 070

Six hours from:

GOVT 2305 - Federal Government Credit(s): 3
GOVT 2306 - Texas Government Credit(s): 3

Social and Behavioral Sciences - 080

Three hours from:

PSYC 2301 - General Psychology Credit(s): 3

Component Area Option - 090

Three hours from:

ENGL 1302 - Research and Argument Credit(s): 3

Three hours from:

ENGL 2311 - Technical and Scientific Writing Credit(s): 3

Department Requirements

Three hours from:

LING 3341 - Introduction to Linguistics Credit(s): 3

Communication Sciences and Disorders Major

Introductory Courses

A grade of B or better in each course is required to gain acceptance into the communication sciences and disorders program.

CSDS 2300 - Introduction to Communication Disorders Credit(s): 3
CSDS 2310 - Phonetics Credit(s): 3
CSDS 2320 - Normal Speech and Language Development Credit(s): 3

Required Courses

CSDS 2330 - Anatomy and Physiology of Speech Credit(s): 3
CSDS 2340 - Introduction to Audiology Credit(s): 3
CSDS 3300 - Speech Disorders Credit(s): 3
CSDS 3310 - Language Disorders in Children Credit(s): 3
CSDS 4300 - Seminar in Communication Sciences and Disorders Across the Lifespan Credit(s): 3
CSDS 4310 - Neurological Bases of Communication Credit(s): 3
CSDS 4330 - Clinical Experience Credit(s): 3
CSDS 4340 - Introduction to Speech Science Credit(s): 3
HDFS 2302 - Human Growth and Development Credit(s): 3
PSYC 4323 - Clinical Interviewing and Counseling Credit(s): 3

Concentration

Select one of the following concentrations.

Speech-Language Pathology Concentration

Required Courses

CSDS 3320 - Diagnostic Methods Credit(s): 3
CSDS 3340 - Literacy and the SLP Credit(s): 3
CSDS 4320 - Clinical Intervention Methods Credit(s): 3
SPED 3329 - Survey of Exceptionalities Credit(s): 3

Support Courses

Nine hours from:

ECED 3300 - Foundations of ECH Credit(s): 3
ECED 3301 - Child-Centered Environments Credit(s): 3
SPAN 3310 - Spanish Phonetics Credit(s): 3
TECA 1354 - Child Growth and Development Credit(s): 3
NUTR 2339 - Introduction to Nutrition Credit(s): 3
TECA 1311 - Educating Young Children Credit(s): 3

Lifespan/Gerontology Option

Three hours from:

PSYC 2314 - Lifespan Development Credit(s): 3

Pre-Audiology Concentration

Required Courses

CSDS 3330 - Aural/Oral Habilitation of the Hearing Impaired Credit(s): 3
PSYC 2314 - Lifespan Development Credit(s): 3
PSYC 2315 - Psychology of Adjustment Credit(s): 3

Psychology Option

Three hours from:

PSYC 2330 - Biopsychology Credit(s): 3
PSYC 3360 - Cognitive Psychology Credit(s): 3

Business Option

Three hours from:

ACCT 1301 - Small Business Accounting Credit(s): 3
BUSI 1301 - Business Principles Credit(s): 3

Management/Marketing Option

Nine hours from:

MGMT 3390 - Principles of Entrepreneurship Credit(s): 3
MKTG 3351 - Principles of Marketing Credit(s): 3
MKTG 3352 - Advertising and Promotion Credit(s): 3
MKTG 3353 - Personal Selling Credit(s): 3
MKTG 3354 - Retailing Credit(s): 3
MKTG 3355 - Consumer Behavior Credit(s): 3

General Electives

The student may be required to complete additional elective hours to complete the degree. University Core Curriculum co-requisite lab hours will be applied to this area of the degree.

SFAS 1101 - The New-Lumberjack Experience Credit(s): 1

Total hours: 120

Grade Requirements

A grade of at least C in each first-year English course (ENGL 1301 , ENGL 1302 )
A C average in work completed in the major field
A C average in work completed in the minor field

The required averages are based on those SFA courses taken in each category that are included in the student’s official degree plan (Degree Works). Transfer and advanced placement coursework are not included in GPA calculations.

In-Residence Requirement

Undergraduate Degree Programs

Undergraduate degrees require at least 25% semester credit hours completed in-residence.

Undergraduate degrees with 120 hours total degree program hours require a minimum of 30 advanced (upper level) in-residence semester credit hours. The in-residence hour requirement will be fulfilled as part of the individual discipline major, which includes as least 12 advanced in-residence semester credit hours. Minor requirements also may contribute to the total in-residence hours as at least six advanced in-residence semester credit hours are required. The balance of in-resident hours will be fulfilled through additional advanced semester credit hours and may include further major and minor coursework.

Undergraduate degrees with more than 120 total degree program hour requirements will ensure semester credit hours for the specific discipline include at least 25% of total semester credit hours in-residence.

View HOP policy 02-214.

Texas Success Initiative Program

All students must satisfy provisions of the Texas Success Initiative program. See the TSI information catalog page.

Post-graduate Students

Students who have obtained bachelor’s degrees in other fields of study may enroll in undergraduate communication sciences and disorders courses in preparation for graduate study. These post-graduate students must meet the requirements for admission to the bachelor’s degree program listed above. In order to be eligible to apply to the SFA graduate program, post-graduate students must complete the following courses:

CSDS 2310 - Phonetics Credit(s): 3
CSDS 2320 - Normal Speech and Language Development Credit(s): 3
CSDS 2330 - Anatomy and Physiology of Speech Credit(s): 3
CSDS 2340 - Introduction to Audiology Credit(s): 3
CSDS 3300 - Speech Disorders Credit(s): 3
CSDS 3310 - Language Disorders in Children Credit(s): 3
CSDS 3320 - Diagnostic Methods Credit(s): 3
CSDS 4310 - Neurological Bases of Communication Credit(s): 3
CSDS 4320 - Clinical Intervention Methods Credit(s): 3
CSDS 4330 - Clinical Experience Credit(s): 3

Note:

Students also must complete a biological science, physical science, social and behavioral science, and statistics before completion.