Communication Sciences and Disorders – BS

Program Overview:

The undergraduate program in Communication Sciences and Disorders at The College of Saint Rose is designed to empower students with the knowledge, understanding, skills, and professional characteristics necessary to succeed in graduate studies in communication sciences and disorders or a related field and, ultimately, to effectively serve individuals with communication-related and swallowing disorders and differences. The following competencies reflect the primary purpose of this program.

Upon graduation with a Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders, the students will:

• be prepared for graduate studies in communication sciences and disorders and/or related disciplines
• understand basic human communication and swallowing processes
• integrate liberal arts and sciences education with the program’s pre-professional, clinical education
• understand typical, disordered, delayed, and different communication systems and behaviors across the lifespan, within a framework of respect for cultural diversity
• demonstrate basic clinical skills that are consistent with evidence-based practice (EBP) and inter-professional collaboration
• assimilate classroom instruction and clinical decision-making in preparation for clinical work
• understand professional issues that face practitioners in the communication sciences and disorders field
• demonstrate professional attributes consistent with the department’s clinical philosophy
• be able to use the preparation acquired in their Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) major as a foundation for work or further study in other disciplines.

Program requirements can be applied toward New York State Certification as a Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities once a degree has been granted by an accredited graduate program in communication sciences and disorders. They can also be applied toward New York State license and a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) in speech-language pathology upon completion of an appropriate graduate program. Undergraduate students are required to attend program meetings and to consult regularly with their advisors to be assured that their curriculum meets ASHA requirements as well as those of the College.

Undergraduate CSD majors in non-accelerated programs must earn a minimum of C+ in all courses with a CSD prefix, including CSD 370, as well as EDU 300, EPY 350, EPY 244, EPY 370, and SED 450; and maintain a 2.75 index in the major. Students are permitted to repeat an academic course only once, and a maximum of two academic courses may be repeated in the major. However, students earning two grades of F in the major will be dismissed from the CSD program. Courses within the major that are repeated must be completed at The College of Saint Rose. Students repeating a pre-requisite course may not take the next course in the sequence until the pre-requisite has been successfully completed. Students who earn a grade of Incomplete (I) in a clinical practicum must repeat the clinical experience and earn a minimum grade of C+. Students may not count the clinical clock hours or the academic hours for which they receive an unsatisfactory grade. Please refer to the CSD undergraduate program manual for additional policies and procedures for successful completion of the program. Specific requirements for students in accelerated programs are described below.

As part of the School of Education, the department monitors the development of students' professional qualities, which is consistent with the Communication Sciences and Disorders Department’s belief that interpersonal communication and professionalism are key attributes for professional practice in communication disorders. Information about this process will be provided to students in program meetings and through the CSD program manual.

The Communication Sciences and Disorders program is a competency-based program. Therefore, students will be involved in a sequence of field experiences, many of which are off campus. The sequence of required fieldwork is as follows:

Clinical Sequence Leading to Practicum:

Community Involvement Experience (CSD 105)

Clinical Methods (CSD 360)

Supervised Observation (CSD 360L)

Supervised Clinical Practicum (CSD 370)

Clinical Practicum Seminar (CSD 371)

Program Contacts:

Dr. Jack Pickering

Co-Chair, Communication Sciences and Disorders Department

Email: [e-mail]

Dr. David DeBonis

Co-Chair, Communication Sciences and Disorders Department

Email: [e-mail]

Program Webpage: Communication Sciences & Disorders, BS

Program Requirements:

Major in Communication Sciences and Disorders (73-74 credits)

CSD 100	Survey of Comm Sci & Disorders	3
CSD 105	Community Involvement Exp	1
CSD 109	Phonetics	4
CSD 204	Anatomy&Physiol Spch/Swallow	4
CSD 219	Speech Sound Devolpm Disorders	4
CSD 225	Hearing Disorders & Assessmnt	3
CSD 240	Language Development	3
EPY 241	Introduction to Statistics	3
CSD 245	Intro to Research Meth in CSD	3
CSD 345	Language Disorders in Children	3
CSD 346	Cognition, Commun, & Behavior	3
CSD 360	Clinical Methods	3
CSD 360L	Supervised Observation Lab	1
CSD 370	Sprvsd Clinical Practicum	1
CSD 371	Clinical Practicum Seminar	1
CSD 385	Voice & Resonance	2
CSD 386	Foundations of Fluency	2
CSD 430	Aural Rehabilitation	3
CSD 490	Undergraduate Capstone in CSD	2
SED 450	Organ Spch/Lang/Hr Sch Prog	3
EDU 300	Foundations of Education	3
EPY 244	Child & Adolescent Development	4
EPY 370	Ed Psych/Instruct Tech	4
PSY 110	Foundations of Psychology 1	3
	or
PSY 111	Foundations of Psychology 2	3
PSY 363	Abnormal Psychology	3
	or
PSY 420	Cognitive Psychology	3
SWK 114	Intro to SWK:Self-Awar & Soc R	3
PHY 100	Introduction to Physics	3
EDU 102	Violence Prevention	0
EDU 103	Child Abuse Prevention	0
EDU 111	Dignity for All Students	0
EPY 337	Substance Use Prevention	0

EPY 370: Students can also take EPY 350 Educational Psychology (3 credits) and CSC 204 Educational Computing (3 credits) in the Liberal Education Core to satisfy this requirement.

All Communication Sciences and Disorders majors must meet the Liberal Education Core requirements of the College, including one course in non-English language. This course will satisfy the Study of World Languages & Cultures requirement.

There are opportunities for students to engage in undergraduate research, including but not limited to, CSD 495: Directed Research in CSD and CSD 499: Independent Study.

Internship/Field Experiences/Service:

The Communication Sciences and Disorders program is a competency-based program. Therefore, students will be involved in a sequence of observations, academic and clinical experiences. The sequence of required fieldwork is as follows:

Clinical Methods (CSD 360)

This course covers the theoretical bases for treatment of individuals with communication disorders and procedures for implementing change within a therapy session. Ethical behavior, professional responsibility, and knowledge of evidence-based practice are examined in relation to the practice of speech-language pathology. Principles and techniques are taught for writing treatment plans, Individual Education Plans, behavioral objectives, lesson plans, reports and collecting data. Course content includes such topics as curriculum-based treatment, consultation and collaboration, family intervention, group treatment and issues related to diverse populations. The development of writing skills is emphasized over the course of the semester. Undergraduate students register for this 3 credit course and the 1 credit lab. Prerequisites: CSD 100, CSD 219, CSD 345. Fall, Spring.

Supervised Observation Lab (CSD 360L)

This course will provide students with 25 supervised observation hours of diagnostic and therapy sessions with clients who have speech, language and/or hearing disorders. Fall, Spring, Summer
Undergraduate students register for this 1 credit lab, plus the 3 credit CSD 360 course. Graduate students completing pre-requisite observation hours register for this 1 credit lab only.

Supervised Clinical Practicum (CSD 370)

This required field work offers opportunities for exposure to the clinical process with individuals having communication disorders through work with clients under the supervision of an SLP. Students are required to participate 9 to 10 hours per week. (Student schedules needs to allow for M-F availability from 8 am to noon.) Application for the placement is obtained via the Undergraduate Hub on Canvas during the previous semester. Co-requisite: CSD 371. Prerequisite: CSD 360. Fall and Spring.

Clinical Practicum Seminar (CSD 371)

This course (seminar) provides students with a forum to discuss clinical issues related to their clinical practicum experience. It provides opportunities for students to exchange ideas, problem solve clinical issues, and discuss clinical topics that support their clinical practicum experience. This is a weekly seminar. Co-requisite: CSD 370. Prerequisite: CSD 360. Fall and Spring.

Culminating Academic Experiences:

Required Courses:

CSD 370	Sprvsd Clinical Practicum	1
CSD 371	Clinical Practicum Seminar	1
CSD 490	Undergraduate Capstone in CSD	2

Sample 4 Year Course Plan:

First Years:

First Years Beginning in Fall:

Year 1:

Fall
CSD 100 Survey of CSD (3)

CSD 105 Community Involvement (1)

Spring

CSD 204 A&P (4)

 

Year 2:

Fall

CSD 109 Phonetics (4)

Spring

CSD 219 Speech Sound Disorders (4)

PHY 100 Intro to Physics (3)

PSY 110 or 111 Foundations of Psychology (3)

 

Year 3:

Fall

CSD 240 Language Development (3)

EPY 241 Intro to Stats (3)

CSD 385 Foundations of Fluency (2)

CSD 386 Voice and Resonance (2)

PSY 420 Cognitive Psychology or PSY 363 Abnormal Psychology (3)

Spring 

CSD 225 Hearing Disorders and Assessment (3)

CSD 245 Intro to Research Methods in CSD (3)

CSD 345 Language Disorders (3)

SWK 114 Self Aware./Soc. Relations (3)

 

Year 4:

Fall

CSD 346 Cognition, Comm. & Behavior (3)

CSD 360 Clinical Methods (3)

CSD 360L Supervised Observation (1)

SED 450 Public Schools (3)

Spring

CSD 370 Clinical Practicum (1)

CSD 371 Practicum Seminar (1)

CSD 430 Aural Rehab (3)

CSD 490 Undergrad Capstone in CSD (2)

First Years Beginning in the Spring:

Year 1:

Fall

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Spring

CSD 100 Survey of CSD (3)

CSD 204 A&P (4)

Year 2:

Fall

CSD 105 Community Involvement (1)

CSD 109 Phonetics (4)

CSD 240 Language Development (3)

Spring

CSD 219 Speech Sound Disorders (4)

CSD 225 Hearing Disorders and Assessment (3)

CSD 345 Language Disorders (3)

PHY 100 Intro to Physics (3)

PSY 110 or 111 Foundations of Psychology (3)

Year 3:

Fall

SWK 114 Self Aware./Soc. Relations (3)

EPY 241 Intro to Stats (3)

CSD 385 Foundations of Fluency (2)

CSD 386 Voice and Resonance (2)

CSD 346 Cognition, Comm. & Behavior (3)

Spring 

CSD 245 Intro to Research Methods in CSD (3)

PSY 420 Cognitive Psychology or PSY 363 Abnormal Psychology (3)

 

Year 4:

Fall

CSD 360 Clinical Methods (3)

CSD 360L Supervised Observation (1)

SED 450 Public Schools (3)

Spring

CSD 370 Clinical Practicum (1)

CSD 371 Practicum Seminar (1)

CSD 430 Aural Rehab (3)

CSD 490 Undergrad Capstone in CSD (2)

OTHER REQUIRED COURSES IN THE MAJOR
Students can take the following required courses during or after their sophomore year:

EDU 300 Foundations of Education (3 cr.)
EPY 244 Life-Span Human Development or Equiv. (3-4 cr.) 
EPY 370 Educational Psychology (4 cr.)* OR EPY 350 Educational Psychology (3 credits) and CIS 204 Educational Computing (3 credits)
EPY 337 Substance Abuse Workshop (0 cr.)
EDU 102 Violence Prevention Workshop (0 cr.)
EDU 103 Child Abuse Workshop (0 cr.)
EDU 111 Dignity for All Students Workshop (0 cr.)

Through all subsequent stages of the program, students are required to maintain a 2.75 GPA in the major and a grade of C+ or better in each major course. Students are only allowed to repeat an academic course once, and a maximum of two academic courses may be repeated in the major (see catalogue for details). 
NOTE: Students must earn 120 total credits to complete the undergraduate degree. 

Transfers:

Transfers Starting in Fall:

Year 1:

Fall

CSD 100 Survey of CSD (3)

CSD 105 Community Involvement (1)

CSD 109 Phonetics (4)

CSD 240 Language Development (3)

EPY 241 Intro to Stats (3)

Spring

CSD 204 A&P (4)

CSD 219 Speech Sound Disorders (4)

CSD 225 Hearing Disorders and Assessment (3)

CSD 345 Language Disorders (3)

PHY 100 Intro to Physics (3)

Summer

PSY 110 or 111 Foundations of Psychology (3)

 

Year 2:

Fall

CSD 346 Cognition, Comm. & Behavior (3)

CSD 360 Clinical Methods (3)

CSD 360L Supervised Observation (1)

CSD 385 Foundations of Fluency (2)

CSD 386 Voice and Resonance (2)

PSY 420 Cognitive Psychology or PSY 363 Abnormal Psychology (3)

Spring

CSD 245 Intro to Research Methods in CSD (3)

CSD 370 Clinical Practicum (1)

CSD 371 Practicum Seminar (1)

CSD 430 Aural Rehab (3)

CSD 490 Undergrad Capstone in CSD (2)

SED 450 Public Schools (3)

 



Transfers Starting in the Spring:

Year 1:

Spring

CSD 100 Survey of CSD (3)

CSD 204 A&P (4)

PHY 100 Intro to Physics (3)

Fall

CSD 105 Community Involvement (1)

CSD 109 Phonetics (4)

CSD 240 Language Development (3)

CSD 385 Foundations of Fluency (2)

CSD 386 Voice and Resonance (2)

EPY 241 Intro to Stats (3)

 

Year 2:

Spring

CSD 219 Speech Sound Disorders (4)

CSD 225 Hearing Disorders and Assessment (3)

CSD 245 Intro to Research Methods in CSD (3)

CSD 345 Language Disorders (3)

 

Fall

CSD 346 Cognition, Comm. & Behavior (3)

CSD 360 Clinical Methods (3)

CSD 360L Supervised Observation (1)

PSY 110 or 111 Foundations of Psychology (3)

SED 450 Public Schools (3)

 

Year 3:

Spring

CSD 370 Clinical Practicum (1)

CSD 371 Practicum Seminar (1)

CSD 430 Aural Rehab (3)

CSD 490 Undergrad Capstone in CSD (2)

PSY 420 Cognitive Psychology or PSY 363 Abnormal Psychology (3)

SWK 114 Self-aware and Social Rel. (3)

 
OTHER REQUIRED COURSES IN THE MAJOR
Students can take the following required courses during or after their sophomore year:

EDU 300 Foundations of Education (3 cr.)
EPY 244 Life-Span Human Development or Equiv. (3-4 cr.)
EPY 370 Educational Psychology (4 cr.)* OR EPY 350 Educational Psychology (3 credits) and CIS 204 Educational Computing (3 credits)
EPY 337 Substance Abuse Workshop (0 cr.)
EDU 102 Violence Prevention Workshop (0 cr.)
EDU 103 Child Abuse Workshop (0 cr.)
EDU 111 Dignity for All Students Workshop (0 cr.)

Through all subsequent stages of the program, students are required to maintain a 2.75 GPA in the major and a grade of C+ or better in each major course. Students are only allowed to repeat an academic course once, and a maximum of two academic courses may be repeated in the major (see catalogue for details).
NOTE: Students must earn 120 total credits to complete the undergraduate degree.

Accelerated Degree Option: Communication Sciences and Disorders BS + MSED:

Incoming First Year Students:

Criteria for Acceptance into the Accelerated Program Entered as an Incoming First Year:

1. Score of 1200 (out of 1600) on the SATs or 28 on the ACTs.
2. Average of 90 in both English and Science courses.
3. At least one letter of recommendation from a teacher who can comment on your academic performance and potential for success in an advanced program.
4. Successful interview and writing sample with a member of the CSD department.

Sample Course Sequence for Students Entering the Accelerated BS/MSED Program as First Year Students:

This guide includes required courses with CSD prefixes (45 credits), specific required courses without CSD prefixes (19 credits), the 33 liberal education credits, and the 10 education credits for teacher certification. 

 

Year	Fall	Spring
1	CSD 100 Survey of CSD 3 cr. CSD 105 Community Involvement 1 cr. ENG 105 Expository Writing 4 cr. (C1) PHI/RLS Core Course 3 cr. (C4) General elective course 1 cr.	CSD 204 Anatomy & Physiology 4 cr. CSD 225 Hearing Disorders 3 cr. Lab Science Core course 4 cr. (C5) PSY 110 or 111 Found. of Psych. 3 cr. (C8) World Lang. Core Course 3 cr. (C3)
2	CSD 109 Phonetics 4 cr. CSD 240 Lang. Dev. 3 cr. CSD 385 Voice and Resonance 2 cr. CSD 386 Foundations of Fluency 2 cr. EPY 241 Intro to Statistics 3 cr. PSY 363 Abnormal Psych or PSY 420 Cognitive Psych 3 cr.	World Lang. Core Course 3 cr. (C3) CSD 219 Speech Sound Disorders 4 cr. CSD 245 Intro to Research 3cr. CSD 345 Language Disorders 3 cr. PHY 100 Intro to Physics 3 cr.
3	CSD 346 Cognition, Communication & Behavior 3cr. CSD 360 Clinical Methods 3 cr. CSD 360L Supervised Observation 1 cr. EDU 300 Foundations of Education 3 cr. SWK 114 Self-Aware & Social Rel. 3 cr. CSC 104 Education Computing 3 cr. (C7)	CSD 370 Clinical Practicum 1 cr. CSD 371 Clinical Practicum Seminar 1 cr. CSD 430 Aural Rehabilitation 3 cr. EPY 244 Child/Adolescent Dev. 4 cr. EPY 350 Educational Psych. 3 cr. SED 450 Speech-Lang. in Schools 3 cr.
4	CSD 490 Undergraduate Capstone 2 cr. History Core course 3 cr. (C9) Literature Core course 4 cr. (C2) COM/ECO/POS/SOC Core course 3cr. (C8) Math. Reasoning Core course 3cr. (C6)	CSD 575 Counseling 3cr. CSD 530 Language Disorders in Adults 3cr. CSD 525 Language in School-Aged Children 3 cr. CSD 533 Fluency Disorders 3cr.   12 graduate credits
		120 credits earned in 4 years, including 12 graduate credits

Sample Graduate Couse Sequence for Semesters 2 Through 5 to complete the Master's degree:

 

Graduate Semester	2 Summer	3 Fall	4 Spring	5 Summer
Courses	CSD 580 First Practicum-2 cr CSD 581 Practicum Seminar- 2 cr. CSD 594 Speech Sound Disorders-3 cr. CSD 522 Voice Disorders- 3 cr.	CSD 587 Student Teaching- 2 cr. CSD 545 Audiology- 3 cr. CSD 536 Swallowing Disorders-3 cr. CSD 524 Language Disorders Infants-3 cr.	CSD 586 Council of Effective Comm.-1 cr. CSD 589 Specialty Clinic- 1 cr. CSD 535 Motor Speech Disorders-3 cr. CSD 537 Acquired Cognitive Disorders-3 cr. CSD Elective -3 cr.	CSD 585 Adult Practicum- 2 cr. CSD 590 Capstone- 1 cr. CSD 593 Research Methods-3 cr. CSD 548 AAC-3 cr. CSD Elective-3 cr. CSD 999-0 cr.
	10 credits	11 credits	11 credits	12 credits

Requirements for the Communication Sciences and Disorders MSED program can be found in our current Graduate Catalog.

 

Criteria for Remaining in the Accelerated Program Entered as First Year:

1. No grade in CSD courses less than a B.
2. A grade of “pass” on the undergraduate clinical placement.
3. No ongoing concerns regarding attainment of professional qualities.
4. Meeting with the academic advisor at least one time each semester.
5. Overall GPA for undergraduate courses must not drop below a 2.75.
6. Students can receive no more than one C in a graduate level course. A second C in a graduate level course will result in dismissal from the program.

Current Students:

Criteria for Acceptance into the Accelerated Program Entered in the Junior Year:

1. A grade of B+ of better in the following courses taken during the first and sophomore years: CSD 100,109, 204, 219, 240, 225, 345.
2. A minimum overall GPA of 3.25.
3. Successful completion of an interview and spontaneous writing sample.
4. Department endorsement.
5. No ongoing PQA concerns.
6. Email indicating interest in this program can be send to Dave DeBonis at [e-mail]. 

Sample Course Sequence for Students Whose Goal is to Apply for the Accelerated BS+MSED Program at the End of Their Sophomore Year:

During the first and sophomore years, students would follow the typical CSD course sequence already provided for non-transfers starting in the Fall. Those qualified to enter the accelerated program would begin an accelerated sequence in the junior year.  What follows is a sample and adjustments can be made depending on the needs of the student.

This guide includes required courses with CSD prefixes (45 credits), specific required courses without CSD prefixes (19 credits), the 33 liberal education credits, and the 10 education credits for teacher certification. 

 

Year	Fall	Spring
1	CSD 100 Survey of CSD 3 cr. CSD 105 Community Involvement 1 cr. ENG 105 Expository Writing 4 cr. (C1) PHI/ RLS Core course 3 cr. (C4) PSY 110 or 111 Found. of Psych. 3 cr. (C8)	CSD 204 A & P 4 cr. CSD 225 Hearing Disorders 3 cr. World Language Core Course 3 cr. (C3) History Core course 3 cr. (C9) BIO lab science Core course 4 cr. (C5)
2	CSD 109 Phonetics 4 cr. CSD 240 Lang. Dev. 3 cr. CSD 385 Voice and Resonance 2 cr. CSD 386 Foundations of Fluency 2 cr. World Language Core course 3 cr. (C3)        General elective course 1 cr.	CSD 219 Speech Sound Disorders 4 cr. CSD 345 Language Disorders 3 cr. PHY 100 Intro. To Physics 3 cr. Math. Reasoning Core course 3cr. (C6) EPY 350 Educational Psych. 3 cr.    NOTE: At the end of this semester, the student would have adequate credits and courses to be reviewed for admittance into the Accelerated Program.
3	CSD 346 Cognition, Communication & Behavior 3cr. CSD 360 Clinical Methods 3 cr. CSD 360L Supervised Observation 1 cr. EDU 300 Foundations of Education 3 cr. EPY 241 Intro to Statistics 3 cr. PSY 363 Abnormal Psych or PSY 420 Cognitive Psych 3 cr.	CSD 245 Intro to Research 3cr. CSD 370 Clinical Practicum 1 cr. CSD 371 Clinical Practicum Seminar 1 cr. CSD 430 Aural Rehabilitation 3 cr. SED 450 Speech-Lang. in Schools 3 cr. Literature Core course 4 cr. (C2)
4	CSD 490 Undergraduate Capstone 2 cr. EPY 244 Child/Adolescent. Dev. 4 cr. SWK 114 Self-Aware & Social Rel. 3 cr. COM/ECO/POS/SOC Core course 3cr. (C8) CSC 104 Education Computing 3 cr. (L7)	CSD 575 Counseling 3 cr. CSD 530 Language Disorders in Adults 3 cr. CSD 525 Language in School-Aged Children 3 cr. CSD 533 Fluency Disorder 3 cr.     12 graduate credits
		120 credits earned in 4 years, including 12 graduate credits

 

Sample Graduate Couse Sequence for Semesters 2 Through 5 to complete the Master's degree:

 

Graduate Semester	2 Summer	3 Fall	4 Spring	5 Summer
Courses	CSD 580 First Practicum-2 cr. CSD 581 Practicum Seminar- 2 cr. CSD 594 Speech Sound Disorders-3 cr. CSD 522 Voice Disorders- 3 cr.	CSD 587 Student Teaching- 2 cr. CSD 545 Audiology- 3 cr. CSD 536 Swallowing Disorders-3 cr. CSD 524: Language Disorders Infants-3 cr.	CSD 586 Council of Effective Comm.-1 cr. CSD 589 Specialty Clinic- 1 cr. CSD 535 Motor Speech Disorders-3 cr. CSD 537 Acquired Cognitive Disorders-3 cr. CSD Elective -3 cr.	CSD 585 Adult Practicum- 2 cr. CSD 590 Capstone- 1 cr. CSD 590 Research Methods-3 cr. CSD 548 AAC-3 cr. CSD Elective-3 cr. CSD 999 Comps- 0 cr.
	10 credits	11 credits	11 credits	12 credits

Requirements for the Communication Sciences and Disorders MSED Program can be found in the current Graduate Catalog.

 

Criteria for Remaining in the Accelerated Program Entered in the Junior Year:

1. No grade in CSD courses less than a B.
2. A grade of “pass” on the undergraduate clinical placement.
3. No ongoing concerns regarding attainment of professional qualities.
4. Meeting with the academic advisor at least one time each semester.
5. Overall GPA for undergraduate courses must not drop below a 2.75.
6. Students can receive no more than one C in a graduate level course. A second C in a graduate level course will result in dismissal from the program.

Incoming Transfer Students:

Criteria for Acceptance into the Accelerated Program Entered as a Transfer Student:

1. A minimum of 45 credits completed at another institution(s).
2. Minimum overall GPA of 3.2 or at least 3.2 in the last 30 credits taken.
3. Letter of recommendation from a faculty member (from either Saint Rose or the institution from which the student transferred) who can comment on your academic performance and potential for success in an advanced program.
4. Successful completion of an interview and a spontaneous writing sample.
5. Email indicating interest in this program can be sent to Dave DeBonis at [e-mail]. 

 

Sample Course Sequence for Students Entering the Accelerated BS+MSED Program as a Transfer Student:

Note: In this sample sequence, the transfer student has completed CSD 100 (Survey of Communication Disorders) or it can be added to the first semester of study. In addition, students would also have a course in the following: biological science (with a lab), physical science, child development, and a number of liberal arts courses, including an introductory psychology course. Advanced placement courses from high school will also be considered.

The courses included in this sample sequence represent specific degree requirements, which are the courses that most transfer students have not already taken. This sample does not include Core course requirements. Students who transfer in fewer courses referred to above can still apply for the Accelerated program but should plan on adding one or more semesters to this timeline. 

 

Semester
1 and 2	Fall CSD 100 Survey of CSD 3 cr. CSD 105 Community Involvement 1 cr. CSD 109 Phonetics 4 cr. CSD 240 Lang. Dev. 3 cr.	Spring CSD 204 Anatomy & Physiology 4 cr. CSD 225 Hearing Disorders 3 cr. CSD 219 Speech Sound Disorders 4 cr CSD 245 Intro to Research 3cr. CSD 345 Language Disorders 3 cr.
3 and 4	Fall CSD 385 Foundations of Fluency 2 cr. CSD 386 Voice and Resonance 2 cr. CSD 346 Cognition, Communication & Behavior 3cr. CSD 360 Clinical Methods 3 cr. CSD 360L Supervised Observation 1 cr.	Spring CSD 370 Clinical Practicum 1 cr. CSD 371 Clinical Practicum Seminar 1 cr. CSD 490 Undergraduate Capstone 2 cr. SED 450 Speech-Lang. in Schools 3 cr. CSD 430 Aural Rehabilitation 3 cr. CSD 575 Counseling 3cr.
5 and 6	Summer CSD 535 Motor Speech Dis. 3 cr. CSD 522 Voice Disorders 3cr. CSD Elective 3 cr. CSD 594 Speech Sound Disorders 3 cr.	Fall CSD 580 First Practicum 2 cr. CSD 581 Practicum Seminar 2 cr. CSD 525 Language in School-Aged Children 3 cr. CSD 533 Fluency Disorders 3cr.
7 and 8	Spring CSD 587 Student Teaching 2 cr. CSD 536 Swallowing Disorders 3 cr. CSD 524: Language Disorders Infants 3 cr. CSD 530 Language Disorders in Adults 3 cr.	Summer CSD 586 Council Effect. Comm. 1 cr. CSD 589 Specialty Clinic 1 cr. CSD 590 Capstone 1 cr. CSD 593 Research Methods 3 cr. CSD 548 AAC-3 cr.
9	Fall CSD 585 Adult Practicum- 2 cr. CSD 545 Audiology- 3 cr. CSD 537 Cognitive Disor. 3 cr. CSD Elective 3 cr. CSD 999 Comps 0 cr.

Requirements for the Communication Sciences and Disorders MSED program can be found in the current Graduate Catalog.

 

Criteria for Remaining in the Accelerated Program Entered at as a Transfer Student:

1. No grade in CSD courses less than a B.
2. A grade of “pass” on the undergraduate clinical placement.
3. No ongoing concerns regarding attainment of professional qualities. 
4. Meeting with the academic advisor at least one time each semester.
5. Overall GPA for undergraduate courses must not drop below a 2.75.
6. Students can receive no more than one C in a graduate level course. A second C in a graduate level course will result in dismissal from the program.

 

Career Opportunities and Graduate Study:

With a bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences & Disorders, students find employment in fields related to education, health care and communications. However, graduates must earn a master's degree in order to become a licensed, nationally certified speech-language pathologist. Students who complete the master's degree program at Saint Rose are able to find employment immediately after graduation. For specific data, please see Frequently Asked Questions.

As a Saint Rose graduate in Communication Sciences & Disorders, you will be well prepared to pursue graduate study. Many students who receive their bachelor's degrees from Saint Rose elect to apply to the College's well-regarded master's program in Communication Sciences & Disorders, where they can continue to study with the expert faculty that they have come to regard as mentors. The graduate program, leading to the Master of Science in Education degree, satisfies the academic and clinical requirements for the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC), New York state licensure and New York state teaching certification. The professional education programs at The College of Saint Rose are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), recognized by their respective Program Associations and registered with the New York State Education Department.

Saint Rose Communication Sciences & Disorders undergraduates who have chosen to pursue graduate study at other institutions have been accepted to a variety of prestigious graduate programs. In fact, some Saint Rose graduates report being placed in advanced level master's study due to their thorough undergraduate preparation at Saint Rose.

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