Undergraduate

Communication Sciences and Disorders (Concentration)

The Communication Sciences and Disorders concentration prepares students for graduate studies in the fields of speech language pathology or audiology.

Communication Sciences and Disorders (Concentration) Program

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Admission Deadline

Early Decision: November 1
Early Action: November 1
Early Action II: December 15
Regular Decision: February 15

Department

Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies

Program Overview

For students interested in pursuing graduate studies in the fields of speech-language pathology or audiology, the department of human services and rehabilitation studies offers a concentration in communication sciences and disorders.

In accordance with American Speech, Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) standards the program builds on Assumption’s strong liberal arts foundation with courses specifically focused on human communication, social and behavioral sciences, mathematics, as well as biological and physical sciences. The concentration in communication sciences and disorders is a program offered through the Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies Department. For those students who have completed all required courses in the CSD concentration and 20 hours of clinical observation under a licensed speech-language pathologist, you can secure a license as a speech-language pathology assistant in the state of Massachusetts. Other states have different licensing requirements, therefore, students who are interested in becoming assistants outside of Massachusetts should look into licensing requirements for the state in which they plan to work.

Program Contact

Susan Scully-Hill, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies, Director of School Counseling

508-767-7319 sscully@assumption.edu Switzer Building - Room 100A

An Ideal Place To Learn

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All classes taught by professors, none by teaching assistants

Students from 29 states and 21 countries

11:1

Student/Faculty ratio

Program Curriculum

Concentration

Students concentrating in Communication Sciences and Disorders must take 7 courses specific to the field, as well as 6 courses in related disciplines.

Required Courses

HRS 225	Introduction to Human Communication and its Disorders (Spring)
HRS 335	Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Hearing Mechanisms (Fall)
HRS 235	Normal Development of Speech and Language (Fall)
HRS 325	Clinically Based Phonetics of American English (Spring)
HRS 415	Hearing Science (Spring)
HRS 416	Introduction to Audiology (Fall)
HRS 425	Speech Science (Spring)

Other Required Courses

PSY 190

Psychology of Development: Infancy and Childhood

1 course in general statistics

1 additional course in the Behavioral Sciences

1 Mathematics Course (MAT 114 or higher)

*1 Biology Course

*1 general Physics or General Chemistry Course

*(note: one natural science course must be taken with a lab)

Recommended but not Required Coursework

HRS 227	Hearing and Deafness
HRS 228	Introduction to Sign Language
HRS 329	Sign Language II

Speech-Language Pathology Assistant License

Students who complete all of the concentrations required courses as well as 20 hours of clinical practice under a licensed Speech Language Pathologist or Audiologist, can apply for a license as a Speech Language Pathology Assistant in the state of Massachusetts. Other states may have different licensing requirements. Therefore, students who are interested in becoming Assistants outside of Massachusetts should look into licensing requirements for the state they plan to work in.

Course Descriptions

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Internships

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Assumption's Rome Campus

At Assumption's campus in Rome, Italy, the city and the country become your classroom through daily and weekend-long excursions throughout "the eternal city" and the Italian countryside. This unique study abroad experience will enrich your academic and cultural pursuits as you walk in the footsteps of emperors and gladiators then enjoy delectable Italian cuisine or perhaps a cappuccino after class in a local cafe. (Did you know that your financial aid follows you to Rome?)

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Shining Their Light

Chantal Jordan

Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies 2018
Pursuing a Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology, Boston University

The close-knit community, small classes, and caring professors foster a great learning environment.

The courses I took at Assumption helped me to integrate knowledge from class with skills I learned in my internship. The theoretical and the practical were brought together to create a real and profound learning experience.

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Communication Sciences and Disorders (Concentration)

The Communication Sciences and Disorders concentration prepares students for graduate studies in the fields of speech language pathology or audiology.