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Program Links About the Program Mission Statement Intended Learning Outcomes Policies State Mandated Common Prerequisites Program of Study Technology Requirements   USF Sarasota-Manatee Catalogs Applying to Program Admissions & Advising Contacts Resident Faculty National Student Speech-Language Hearing Assoc. Testimonials This website shows the most recent version of the degree program requirements.  However, this version of the program may not be relevant to students who entered USF Sarasota-Manatee in a previous year.  All students should always consult the catalog for the year they entered and consult with their advisors. http://www.usfsm.edu/academics/catalogs/

About the Program

The B.S. in Communication Sciences & Disorders (CSD) with a concentration in Speech-Language Sciences is a 2nd bachelor’s degree, open only to students who have already earned a bachelor's degree in a field outside of CSD with an overall GPA of at least 2.75. The program consists of twelve, upper-level major courses, plus four prerequisites that can be taken as part of the program if they were not satisfied by prior coursework. All cohorts begin in the summer term only, and each cohort is lock-step (students must complete specific courses each semester). The program is offered with two cohort options:

• Full-time (four courses per term)
• Part-time (two courses per term)

The program is completely online. Students are responsible for having technology that meets program specifications, and for completing online orientation and advising prior to registration for classes.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Communication Sciences & Disorders program is to prepare students with degrees in other fields for competitive application to Master’s Degree programs in Speech-Language Pathology. (more...)This preparation includes the acquisition of foundational concepts of speech, language, and hearing sciences, advancement of critical thinking and communication skills, and understanding of professional conduct and scope of practice at a level appropriate for the position of Speech-Language Pathology Assistant.  (hide...)

Intended Learning Outcomes

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• Demonstrate familiarity with the methods used in the evaluation of communication disorders and differences at a level appropriate for the position of Speech Language Pathology Assistant: basic human communication and swallowing processes, including their biological, neurological, acoustic, psychological, developmental, and linguistic and cultural bases. Aligned with ASHA’s KASA standards.
• Demonstrate familiarity with treatment of communication disorders at a level appropriate for the position of Speech-Language Pathology Assistant: knowledge of basic human communication and swallowing processes, including their biological, neurological, acoustic, psychological, developmental, and linguistic and cultural bases. Aligned with ASHA’s KASA standards.
• Demonstrate knowledge of professional conduct and scope of practice at a level appropriate for the position of Speech-Language Pathology Assistant.
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills, including the ability to engage in inductive and deductive reasoning.
• Demonstrate written communication skills by writing clear and persuasive texts that include correctly applied professional language.

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Policies

Students pursuing this degree must meet all degree requirements of USF Sarasota-Manatee and the College of Arts and Sciences.
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• Students must have a 3.0 GPA, and no grade below a C (not C-) in any CSD coursework to graduate.
• Students must have a minimum grade of C- in each of the four prerequisite courses.
• A maximum of 2 courses (C or better, not C-) from the previous degree may be considered for transfer credit.
• Must earn a grade of C (not C-) or better in each USFSM CSD course with only 1 forgiveness.

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State Mandated Common Prerequisites

The following courses are lower-level prerequisites for the major in CSD, SLS; however, they can be taken concurrently with upper-level courses of the major.

• A Statistics course
• A Biological Science course
• A Physical Science course
• A Social Science course

Program of Study

A sequence of 12 courses (36 upper-level semester hours) is required for the SLS concentration in CSD.>
SPA 3101 SPA 3030 SPA 3112 SPA 3004 SPA 4104 SPA 3310 SPA 3011 SPA 4250 SPA 4510 SPA 4321 SPA 4257 SPA 4050	Anatomy & Physiology Intro to Hearing Sciences Applied Phonetics in Comm. Disorders Intro to Lang. Development & Disorders Neuroanatomy Intro to Disorders of Hearing Intro to Speech Science Intro to Speech Disorders Clinical Methods & Counseling in CSD Intro to Audiologic Rehabilitation Adult Neurogenic Comm. Disorders Intro to the Clinical Process*     * (requires 25 observation hours)

Projected Schedule of courses for previously enrolled students

Resident Faculty

• Prof. Kyna Betancourt
• Dr. Robin Danzak
• Dr. Susan Fulton
• Ms. Katherine Lamb
  

Admissions and Advising Contacts

For admission/registration/permit questions: Rebecca Lewis Advisor    Office of Student Services 8350 N. Tamiami Trail, C107 Sarasota, FL 34243 csdadvising@sar.usf.edu
Schedule Admissions Appt.: http://www.usfsm.edu/students/academicadvising/appointments.php

For course content/curriculum questions: Dr. Robin Danzak College of Arts and Sciences 8350 N. Tamiami Trail, C263 Sarasota, FL 34243 rdanzak@sar.usf.edu

Dr. Susan Fulton College of Arts and Sciences 8350 N. Tamiami Trail, C263 Sarasota, FL 34243 sefulton@sar.usf.edu

Technology Requirements

Technology questions? Please contact the Help Desk at (941) 359-4350

• All core courses will use Blackboard, an online management system.



• To access Blackboard, you will need reliable, daily Internet service, and an active USF NetID. High-speed connection (DSL/Cable) is recommended.



• To activate your NetID: https://una.acomp.usf.edu



• For help getting your NetID: NetID Activation Tutorial



• For help getting into Blackboard: Blackboard Tutorial



• Some courses may use Elluminate, a live online classroom.