Communication Disorder: Curriculum
The objectives of the communication disorders (CMD) curriculum are for you to:
- Gain knowledge about the basic acoustical, anatomical and neurological development of normal speech, language and hearing
- Understand the etiology and characteristics of various communication disorders
- Develop the skill to assess these disorders
- Demonstrate the ability to use a wide variety of therapeutic instruments and procedures
- Demonstrate the principles and practices of ethical professional behavior
Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders - 120 credits
You can get a description of each of Cal U's communication disorders courses from our Course Catalog.
The following eight-semester schedule of courses provides a recommended framework for completing this program of study in four years. This schedule is only an example and may change based on departmental course rotation and other factors. Students may complete a maximum of 6 credits in CMD 400 Clinical Practicum. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required to stay in this program. A 3.0 is also required in order to register for CMD 400. ASHA requires all CMD majors to successfully complete one biology course and lab, one physical science course, two math courses, and a social science course outside of this department. Students register for these courses through the general education portion of the curriculum. All CMD courses listed below, except CMD 350 and CMD 352, are required.
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
CMD 100 Survey of Speech Pathology | 3 crs. |
CMD 108 Nature of Language | 3 crs. |
ENG 101 English Composition I | 3 crs. |
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar | 1 cr. |
| Gen. Educ. or Related Prof. Courses | 6 crs. |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
CMD 105 Language and Speech Develop. | 3 crs. |
CMD 203 Phonetics | 3 crs. |
ENG 102 English Composition II | 3 crs. |
Gen. Educ. or Related Prof. Course | 6 crs. |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
CMD 216 Articulation | 3 crs. |
CMD 221 Speech Science | 3 crs. |
CMD 300 Speech Pathology I | 3 crs. |
Gen. Educ. or Related Prof. Course | 6 crs. |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
CMD 310 Anatomy and Physiology | 3 crs. |
CMD 220 Communication Across Lifespan | 4 crs. |
CMD 305 Introduction to Audiology | 3 crs. |
CMD 400 Clinical Practicum | 3 crs. |
| CMD 350 Sign Language and Braille | 3 crs. |
| Gen. Educ. or Related Prof. Courses | 0–6 crs. |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
CMD 319 Intro to Clinic Proc | 3 crs. |
CMD 301 Speech Pathology II | 3 crs. |
Gen. Educ. or Related Prof. Courses | 9 crs. |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
CMD 306 Acoustic/Psychoacoustic | 3 crs. |
CMD 400 Clinical Practicum | 1 cr. |
PSY 225 Psychological Statistics | 3 crs. |
300 or 400-Level General Education or Related Courses | 3–9 crs. |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
CMD 320 Assess. of Speech and Lang. | 3 crs. |
CMD 321 Common Organic Disorders | 3 crs. |
CMD 400 Clinical Practicum | 1 cr. |
300- or 400-Level Gen. Educ. or Related Prof. Courses | 9 crs. |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
CMD 322 Technical Writing Health/Ed | 3 crs. |
CMD 400 Clinical Practicum | 3 crs. |
Gen. Educ. or Related Prof. Courses | 9 crs. |
