交际障碍与科学学士

Do you want to give the gift of communication as a human right for all 和 positively 影响生活?

Are you considering a career in speech-language pathology or audiology? 

California faces among the most significant shortages in the nation of speech-language 病理学家和听力学家. Speech-language pathologists identify, evaluate, 和 treat infants, children, youths, adults 和 elderlies with speech, language, hearing, cognitive-communication 和 swallowing disorders, 和 audiologists identify, diagnose, 和 treat persons with hearing 和 balance disorders. 两种职业都喜欢 良好的职业前景 (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, ASHA).

Join us 和 major in 交流障碍与科学 (CDS) for a fulfilling journey 朝着你的梦想前进. 

项目概述

  • 官方头衔: Bachelor of Arts in 交流障碍与科学
    • Undergraduate degree designation is changing from BA to BS starting fall 2024. 
  • 格式: 队列
  • 单位: 120个单位
  • 开始日期: 秋季学期
  • 申请截止日期: 访问菠菜网lol正规平台招生办 新生入学截止日期网页 和 转学截止日期网页

入学要求

The requirements to apply to 菠菜网lol正规平台 和 the California State University system vary depending on whether you're applying as a freshman or transfer. 欲了解更多信息，请 访问上海州立大学招生办 科罗拉多州立大学新生资格要求网页 or 转学CSU资格要求网页. 此外，要适用于CDS:

  • Students begin the program with their cohort when they reach junior level st和ing
  • CDS申请者的GPA必须不低于2分.7; CDS students typically have at least a 3.0的绩点
  • CDS core curriculum is a two-year course of study, beginning in the 秋季学期 只有
  • Students must have 60 or more units completed in order to take 菠菜网lol正规平台 Studies courses 学科课程写作(100w)

如何申请

To become a CDS Major, follow the instructions below:

To become a CDS major, you must apply to declare the major with the University by 与学术顾问的第一次会面 学生成功中心.  请 make an appointment through Spartan Connect, 和 select "Change of Major/Minor" 作为服务原因.

项目学习成果

  1. Explain basic human mechanisms 和 processes including anatomy, physiology, 和 neurobiology 言语、语言、听觉和吞咽.
  2. Distinguish between characteristics of human communication differences 和 disorders 整个生命周期.
  3. Describe common clinical approaches, evidence-based practices 和 interprofessional collaboration in speech-language pathology 和 audiology.
  4. Articulate essential elements of equitable 和 inclusive educational 和 healthcare 服务.
  5. Apply knowledge, skills, 和 dispositions to ethical 和 culturally responsive practice 人口多样化.

课程及路线图

课程. The coursework provides a solid foundation in the science of speech, language 和 hearing 和 the clinical principles of working with 和 advocating for diverse individuals 有沟通障碍. The undergraduate program in CDS forms the basis for future graduate study, 哪一种语言需要成为语音语言 病理学家或听力学家. 学位单位如下:

  • 大学要求:38个学分
  • 主要准备- 15-18个单元
  • 主修要求:42个单元
    • 核心课程36学分
    • 实习- 6个单元
  • 大学选修课- 22-25学分

路线图

查看我们的 课程路线图[pdf] to successfully complete the course requirements for this program. 看到 CDS路线图协助 课程选择. 参观 菠菜网lol正规平台目录 有关个别课程的详情.

指导临床观察

To become a certified Speech Language Pathologist, 25 hours of guided clinical observation must be completed in the undergraduate or graduate program 和 should generally precede 与客户或患者直接接触.

Most CDS undergraduate students complete 10 or more hours of guided observation through 完成edsp176和 我们的诊所. 了解更多关于 CDS指导观察政策和程序.

临床实习

The program offers two clinical practicum courses (EDAU/EDSP 177) with limited space. Students who do not enroll in clinical practicum courses will enroll in Approved Clinic 替换(见 CDS路线图协助 (课程选择)，并提交一份 替代形式.

毕业

After completing 90 units, CDS students must complete the online application. 请 查看 CDS大四学生-如何在线申请毕业 请示.

If there are discrepancies on your record, make an appointment to see Dr. 玛塞拉 麦科勒姆在马赛拉.mccollum@sjsu.他是CDS本科项目协调员. 

职业生涯路径

A master's degree is required for professional practice as a Speech-Language Pathologist, 和 a clinical doctoral degree (听力学博士, AuD) is required for professional 作为听力学家练习. 进一步了解我们的 语言病理学硕士 和 听力学博士 项目.

If you do not pursue a graduate degree in either audiology or speech-language pathology, our BA in 交流障碍与科学 is a solid degree that provides you a strong foundation in applied science to pursue a wide variety of career options, 如研究生学习:

Our BA in 交流障碍与科学 degree allows you to seek employment as a school audiometrist, an SLP-assistant (or SLPA), a rehabilitation aide or teacher's aide, or a coach or tutor for children or young adults 有沟通障碍. Students are encouraged to talk with CDS department faculty as well as with staff at 上海大学就业中心 考虑其他就业选择.

额外的资源

For information about financial aid opportunities, internship 和 job opportunities, 研究机会，以及更多，请访问我们的 学生资源网页.