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Post-Baccalaureate Studies - Communication Sciences
A graduate degree (Master's in speech-language pathology or Au.D. in audiology) is required in order to become a certified practitioner in the field of communication sciences and disorders. Many graduate programs in speech-language pathology and audiology require applicants to have either an undergraduate degree in the field or a core of prerequisite coursework in the field. Our post-baccalaureate studies program has been developed to help students who wish to pursue a career in speech-language pathology or audiology, but who have an undergraduate degree in an area other than communication sciences and disorders. Our two semester (one year) post-baccalaurate studies program consists of a total of 24 semester hours and is designed to assist those individuals in obtaining the prerequisites necessary to apply to a graduate program in the field. The program of study for the post-baccalaureate student is available in a printable version 
and is also listed below.
If you are interested in more information about the post-baccalaureate studies program in communication sciences and disorders at Armstrong, please contact us at 912.344.2969.
Pre-requisites for ASHA Certification
Undergraduate courses from baccalaureate program may be evaluated for appropriateness.
- Biological sciences
- Physical sciences
- Statistics
- Social/Behavioral sciences
Communication Sciences and Disorders Courses
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| CSDS 2240 | Normal Speech & Lang Devel & Phys. |
| CSDS 2230 | Anatomy Speech and Hearing Mech. |
| CSDS 2250 | Phonetics |
| CSDS 3410 | Intro to Audiology |
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| CSDS 3420 | Language Disorders |
| CSDS 3400 | Speech Science |
| CSDS 4190 | Clinical Methods |
| CSDS 4050 | Intercultural Communication (also offered during the Summer semester) |
Other Requirements
- Declare CSDS as major
- Meet with CSDS advisor
- Complete 10 hours of community service related to the field of communication sciences and disorders (includes conducting school hearing screenings)
- Complete 25 hours of clinical observation supervised by ASHA CCC-holder
- Complete speech, language, and hearing screening at the RiteCare Center for Communication Disorders (Armstrong Center, Suite 20)
Suggestions
- It is recommended that the student maintain an overall GPA 3.0 or higher.
- Maintain regular contact with academic advisor.
