BACHELOR OF ARTS/SCIENCE
in Communication Sciences and Disorders

• Traditional B.A./B.S. Program
• Traditional B.A./B.S. Program at UCF Cocoa in Brevard County
• Accelerated B.A./B.S. + M.A. Program
  

Traditional B.A./B.S. Program
The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at UCF offers two degree options: a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.).

Both undergraduate programs are designed to provide students with a strong liberal arts degree that leads to employment in a variety of entry-level careers in health and human services or to graduate study in speech-language pathology or related disciplines. The master's degree is a requirement for employment in most clinical positions.

The undergraduate program provides the necessary course work to prepare students for further study in speech-language pathology and audiology. In addition, requirements to become a Florida Certified Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology Assistant can be completed through the regular B.A./B.S. requirements.

Students pursuing a B.A. in communication sciences and disorders are required to demonstrate foreign language proficiency equivalent to one year of a college-level foreign language. American Sign Language may be used to satisfy this requirement. Students pursuing a B.S. must complete six semester hours of health science courses at the 3000 or 4000 level that are approved by the department.

Prerequisites
In addition to completion of UCF's General Education Program and foreign language proficiency requirements, a course in Statistical Methods is suggested, but not required, for entrance into the undergraduate communication sciences and disorders program.

"I loved being at UCF as a communication sciences and disorders major. My professors were so knowledgeable and passionate. They inspired me to learn as much as I can and to help as many people as possible in the future." — Chaya Stark (’07)

Program of Study
The curriculum for the bachelor's degree in communication sciences and disorders consists of core requirements, unrestricted electives and upper-division restricted electives. Students must achieve a grade of C or better in required courses in the department. Department-restricted electives allow each student to enhance his/her career specialization in areas of clinical, analytical or diagnostic applications. Below is a sample of courses and topical areas that students will be exposed to:

The official program of study for the bachelor's degree in communication sciences and disorders is available online in the UCF Undergraduate Catalog at: www.catalog.sdes.ucf.edu/current/degree_programs/.