Communication Sciences and Disorders Major (B.S.)
The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders offers a Bachelor of Science degree in communication sciences and disorders. Communication Sciences and Disorders is the profession devoted to assessing and treating disorders, delays, or differences in speech, language, and hearing. In this program, students study how the ability to communicate develops as well as review an array of communication disorders that can affect individuals across the lifespan. Students learn about speech, language, and hearing through a unique model of education, observation, and research. This pre-professional degree will prepare you to successfully enter clinical or research graduate programs in areas such as audiology, speech-language pathology, cognitive science, or education.
Accelerated Master's Degree Program (AM)
The Accelerated Master’s Program (AM) provides a direct pathway to the Master of Science program for current UNH CSD majors who meet eligibility requirements. The AM program allows students to begin earning graduate credits during their senior year, shorten the length of their graduate studies, and jumpstart their careers. The AM program is designed and best suited for students who begin their CSD program as freshmen, given the required curriculum beginning in the 1st year. Students who transfer into the major may be eligible for the AM but will need individual review of their program status by the undergraduate advisor or AM program coordinator. All interested undergraduates will submit an Intent to Apply form by spring of their sophomore year. Formal application to the AM program is due on January 15th of the junior year.
Candidates for a bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders must satisfy all departmental as well as UNH Discovery and Writing Intensive requirements.
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all COMM courses.
Code | Title | Credits |
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Required Courses | ||
COMM 401 | American Sign Language I | 4 |
PSYC 401 | Introduction to Psychology | 4 |
PSYC 402 | Statistics in Psychology | 4 |
LING 405 | Introduction to Linguistics | 4 |
PHYS 409 | Investigating Physics | 4 |
COMM 420 | Survey of Communication Disorders | 4 |
MATH 420 | Finite Mathematics | 4 |
COMM 504 | Basic Audiology | 4 |
BMS 507 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
COMM 521 | Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech and Hearing Mechanisms | 4 |
COMM 522 | Language Acquisition | 4 |
COMM 524 | Clinical Phonetics | 4 |
PSYC 581 | Child Development | 4 |
COMM 610 | Voodoo Science | 4 |
COMM 636 | Speech and Hearing Science | 4 |
COMM 705 | Introduction to Aural Rehabilitation | 4 |
KIN 706 & KIN 707 | Neurology and Neurology Lab | 6 |
COMM 723 | Observation Skills in Speech-Language Pathology (satisfies 25 Observation Hours) | 2 |
COMM 724 | Senior Capstone | 4 |
COMM 741 | Speech-Language Pathology I | 4 |
COMM 742 | Speech-Language Pathology II | 4 |
Total Credits | 84 |
For any questions regarding CSD curriculum please email the department at csd.department@unh.edu
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Suggested Course Sequence
First Year | ||
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Fall | Credits | |
COMM 420 | Survey of Communication Disorders | 4 |
PSYC 401 | Introduction to Psychology | 4 |
BMS 507 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 0-4 |
LING 405 | Introduction to Linguistics | 4 |
Credits | 12-16 | |
Spring | ||
MATH 420 | Finite Mathematics | 0-4 |
PHYS 409 | Investigating Physics | 4 |
Credits | 4-8 | |
Second Year | ||
Fall | ||
COMM 521 | Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech and Hearing Mechanisms | 4 |
COMM 524 | Clinical Phonetics | 4 |
COMM 401 | American Sign Language I | 4 |
PSYC 402 | Statistics in Psychology | 4 |
Credits | 16 | |
Spring | ||
COMM 636 | Speech and Hearing Science | 4 |
COMM 522 | Language Acquisition | 4 |
PSYC 581 | Child Development | 4 |
Credits | 12 | |
Third Year | ||
Fall | ||
COMM 504 | Basic Audiology | 4 |
KIN 706 & KIN 707 |
Neurology and Neurology Lab |
6 |
Credits | 10 | |
Spring | ||
COMM 610 | Voodoo Science | 4 |
Credits | 4 | |
Fourth Year | ||
Fall | ||
COMM 741 | Speech-Language Pathology I | 4 |
COMM 723 | Observation Skills in Speech-Language Pathology | 2 |
COMM 724 | Senior Capstone | 4 |
Credits | 10 | |
Spring | ||
COMM 742 | Speech-Language Pathology II | 4 |
COMM 705 | Introduction to Aural Rehabilitation | 4 |
Credits | 8 | |
Total Credits | 76-84 |
Domain 1: General Knowledge and Application of Foundational Principles
- Students will demonstrate knowledge of the basic principles of general biological sciences including general human anatomy and physiology, and human neuroscience.
- Students will demonstrate knowledge of the basic principles of physical sciences specifically in beginning physics and chemistry courses.
- Students will demonstrate the ability to understand and apply basic statistical principles associated with data processing including measuring, controlling, and testing data and its relationship to clinical outcomes.
- Students will demonstrate knowledge of the Social and Behavioral Sciences through analysis and investigation of human behavior through controlled naturalistic observation and disciplined scientific experimentation. Areas of study must include basic psychology, linguistics, human development, and ethnic and cultural diversity.
- Students will demonstrate knowledge of the basic ethical principles of research and clinical practice.
Domain 2: General Knowledge and Understanding of Foundational Information Specific to CSD
- Students will demonstrate knowledge and application of normal communication involved in speech, language, hearing, and cognition across the lifespan.
- Students will demonstrate knowledge of the historical and philosophical tenets of CSD.
- Students will demonstrate knowledge and application of the basic principles of disorders of speech, language, swallowing, cognition, and hearing.
- Students will demonstrate knowledge and application of the principles of service delivery, evidence-based practice, and policies and advocacy in the discipline of CSD.
- Students will demonstrate knowledge of how to work in intra- and interprofessional teams.
- Students will demonstrate knowledge and application of research in the discipline of CSD.