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98 Communication Sciences and Disorders
College of Education and Human Services (EH)
Communication Sciences
and Disorders
Brenda Bender, Chair
ACU Box 28058, Abilene, Texas 79699-8058
Don Morris Center, Room 115
Phone: 325-674-2074
Fax: 325-674-2552
Email: bkb016@acu.edu
Web: www.acu.edu/comm/disorders
Faculty
Jon Ashby, Senior Faculty
Denise Barnett, Instructor
Brenda Bender, Assistant Professor
MaLesa Breeding, Associate Professor
D'Lyla Kirby, Assistant Professor
Holly Morris, Instructor
Norah Thurman, Instructor
Major
Communication Sciences and Disorders
The Communication Sciences and Disorders Department offers
Bachelor of Arts degrees and Bachelor of Science degrees in
communication sciences and disorders. The department is accredited
by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Speech-Language
Pathology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
(ASHA).
Four years of undergraduate education in the basic sciences, followed
by at least two additional years of clinical study are required to
practice as a Certified Speech-Language Pathologist. Graduates of
professional programs must also complete a Clinical Fellowship and
pass a national examination before earning certification. Speech-
language pathologists are required by most states to earn a master's
degree from a program accredited by ASHA.
Introduction
A communication disorder is anything that interferes with speech,
language, or hearing. People with communication disorders comprise
the largest population of Americans with disabilities. One in 10
Americans has some kind of communication disorder. To meet the
needs of these people, speech-language pathologists use behavioral,
cognitive, physiological, and technological procedures to assess and
treat speech, language and swallowing disorders. Their work involves
treating numerous communication and swallowing disorders including
children with developmental delays, people who stutter, stroke
survivors, and individuals who have progressive neurological diseases.
Speech-language pathologists also provide instruction to others, such
as actors and singers, in the preservation of their voices. Speech-
language pathologists work in a variety of settings and collaborate
with other professionals such as classroom teachers, physicians,
occupational therapists, and physical therapists.
Study Abroad Expectations
All students are encouraged to participate in ACU's Study Abroad
program. Classes offered at Study Abroad sites vary depending on
the site. Academic advisors can assist students in planning ahead for
their Study Abroad experience and should be consulted during the
freshman year.
Admission Requirements
Before being admitted to the program in communication sciences
and disorders, a student must satisfy the requirements listed in the
SAT/ACT Placement section of this catalog.COMMUNICATION SCIENCES
AND DISORDERS (BA)BA: COMMUNICATION DISORDERS DEGREE PLAN (COMP)
Bible
BIBL 101 Life and Teachings of Jesus ........................................ 3
B IB L 10 2 A cts-R eve latio n ................................................................................. 3
BIBL 211 M essage of the Old Testam ent ........................................ 3
BIBL 212 Christianity in Culture ......................................... 3
A d v a n c e d B ib le ........................................................................................................................ 3
English
ENGL 111 Com position and Rhetoric ........................................ 3
L ite ra t u re .................................................................................................................................. 3
Speech
COMS 111 Fundamentals of Communication ............................................................. 3
H isto ry 1 0 0 -2 9 9 ...................................... .. .......................................... 3
Science
Courses in two fields: biology, chemistry, environmental technology, geology,
p h ysics, N U T R 120 .................................................................................................. . . . . . 6
Mathematics
> M A T H 12 0 ................................................................................................................... . . . . . 3
E X S C 10 0 + 3 activities ...................................................................................................... . . . . 4
U N IV 100 U niversity Sem inar ................................................................................................ 1
TO TA L U N IV ER S ITY C O R E ........................................ ............................................... 4 1
English
ENGL 112 Com position and Literature ........................................................................ 3
Lite ratu re ........................................ 3
Social Sciences/Humanities
Choose from: anthropology, economics (also AGRB 261), geography,
history, philosophy, political science, psychology, sociology
(maximum one course per area) ........................................ ................... 9
Foreign Language
F L 2 2 1 , 2 2 2 ........................................ 6............................................................................
Fine Arts
Choose one: ART 101, MUSM 230, THEA 220 or THEA 250 ..................................... .. 3
TOTAL BA CORE ............................ .................................... 24
Communication
COMP 225 Voice and Phonetics ........... ................................. 3
CO M P 235 Introduction to Speech Pathology .................................................................... 3
CO M P 319 A coustics and Voice Science ............................................................................... 3
CO M P 330 Norm al Language Developm ent ....................................................................... 3
C O M P 352 A ud io lo gy ................. ...... ......... 3.................... ............................................. 3
CO M P 353 H earing Rehabilitatio n ....................................................................................... 3
COMP 356 Advanced Speech-Language Pathology I ........................................................ 3
COMP 357 Advanced Speech-Language Pathology II ....................................................... 3
COMP 480 Diagnostic Methods in Speech-Language Pathology .................................... 3
COMP 481 Anatomical and Physiology Processes of Communication ............................ 3
COMP 493 Clinical Practice in Speech-Language Pathology ............................................ 3
COMP 494 Advanced Clinical Practice in Communication Disorders ............................... 3
T O TA L ............................................................................................................................................ 3 6
M in im u m ........................................................................................................................................ 2 7
M inim um grade for each course in m ajor .................................................................................. C
M in im um G PA fo r g rad uatio n ................................................................................................. 2.00
M in im u m ad va nced h o u rs ........................................................................................................... 33
M in im u m to ta l h o u rs ................................................................................................................. 12 8
Courses numbered 0** do not count in minimum hours required for degree.COMMUNICATION SCIENCES
AND DISORDERS (BS)BS: COMMUNICATION DISORDERS DEGREE PLAN (COMP)
Bible
BIBL 101 Life and Teachings of Jesus ........................................ 3
BIBL 102 Acts-Revelation ........................................ 3
BIBL 211 M essage of the Old Testam ent ........................................ 3
BIBL 212 Christianity in Culture ........................................ 3
A dvanced Bible ........................................ 3
English
ENGL 111 Com position and Rhetoric ........................................ 3
Literature ................... ..................... 3
Speech
COMS 111 Fundamentals of Communication ............................................................. 3
H isto ry 100-299 . ...................................................................... 3
Science
Courses in two fields: biology, chemistry, environmental technology, geology,
p h ysics, N U T R 120 .................................................................................................... . . . . 6
Mathematics
M A T H 12 0 .............................................................................. 3..................................... . . . . . 3
EXSC 100 + 3 activities ................................................................. 4
U N IV 100 U niversity Sem inar ................................................................................................. 1
TO TA L U N IV ERSITY CO RE ........................................ ............................................... 41
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