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2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Direct Admit B.S./M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology


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A combined Direct Admit BS/MS in speech-language pathology is available to highly qualified undergraduate students who are also seeking the graduate degree. Application to this accelerated program takes place in the junior year. A minimum major GPA of 3.5, successful completion of six credits of clinical coursework, and demonstration of professional skills and college-level writing are required for admission. Graduate coursework begins in the last semester of the senior year, allowing students to complete the B.S. and M.S. degrees in 13 semesters, rather than the 14 semesters required by the traditional undergraduate and graduate programs combined.

Student Accounts and Financial Aid Note: During the first four years of this program, full-time enrolled students will be charged full-time undergraduate tuition and fees and they will continue to receive all eligible Nazareth University undergraduate scholarships. All federal financial aid (Direct Loans, Parent PLUS loans, PELL grant, SEOG, Perkins, etc.) and NYS financial aid (NYS TAP, NYS Merit, etc.) eligibility will be based solely upon undergraduate coursework required for undergraduate degree completion, particularly during the spring semester of the senior year. After the completion of the senior year, and after a BS.CSD degree has been conferred, the student will be charged graduate tuition and fees and they will be eligible for graduate federal student aid only; Nazareth University undergraduate scholarships will no longer be awarded.

Program Information

The major in communication sciences and disorders provides a strong foundation in communication and basic speech and hearing sciences. As part of a pre-professional program in speech-language pathology and audiology, students explore the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of disorders of speech, hearing, and language to prepare for graduate study in speech-language pathology, audiology, and other fields. Students who meet program requirements may apply to do closely-supervised clinical work in the on-campus Speech and Language Clinic or in off-campus experiential learning opportunities. Information about the graduate component of this program is available in the graduate catalog.

Certification as a Teacher of Students with Speech & Language Disabilities (TSSLD) is the credential needed to work as a speech-language pathologist in schools in New York State. Undergraduate CSD students who fulfill prerequisites and meet GPA requirements may complete some of the preparatory coursework and clinical experiences required for this credential. Student teaching and other related coursework for initial TSSLD certification is completed in the Nazareth University graduate program in speech-language pathology.

Undergraduate Student Learning Outcomes

  1. CSD undergraduates demonstrate knowledge of basic human communication and swallowing processes, including the appropriate biological, neurological, acoustic, psychological, developmental, linguistic, and cultural bases.
  2. CSD undergraduates demonstrate knowledge of communication and swallowing disorders and differences, including the appropriate etiologies, characteristics, and anatomical/physiological, acoustic, psychological, developmental, and linguistic and cultural correlates.
  3. CSD undergraduates who participate in clinical experiences demonstrate knowledge and skills related to prevention, assessment, and intervention for individuals with communication disorders.

*See Speech-Language Pathology program for graduate student learning outcomes.

Core Curriculum Requirements


All Nazareth students complete Core Curriculum coursework as part of their degree requirements. The Core provides a foundation in the liberal arts and sciences while guiding students to pose and explore their own intellectual questions. See Academic Policies and Procedures  for specific core curriculum requirements. 

Communication Sciences and Disorders Core


The following courses are required for all Communication Science and Disorders majors. 

Communication Sciences and Disorders Senior Experience


As a part of the Senior Experience, students participate in two senior courses and a senior seminar, which is the capstone for all CSD majors. These courses promote the integration of liberal arts and the major by encouraging critical thinking, problem-solving, reflection on academic experiences, and discussion of ethics, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

ASHA Requirements


Applicants to graduate programs in speech-language pathology must have demonstrated knowledge of statistics as well as the biological and physical sciences.

Clinical Track


Students who fulfill prerequisites and meet GPA requirements participate in clinical experience at the undergraduate level. The clinical track includes preparatory coursework and some of the clinical experience necessary for initial certification as a Teacher of Students with Speech & Language Disabilities (TSSLD), the credential needed to work as a speech-language pathologist in schools in New York State. Student teaching and other related coursework for initial TSSLD certification is completed in the Nazareth University graduate program in speech-language pathology. A major GPA of 3.0 and other requirements must be met for participation in CSD*360 and 362L (students seeking to appeal eligibility for CSD*360 and CSD*362L should contact the department chair). 

Note - students accepted into the direct admit program must complete all coursework listed in this section, and in addition, must earn at least a B in CSD*359, CSD*360, AND CSD*362L.

Sample Program, Direct Admit B.S./M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology


 Additional information about the graduate phase of this program is available in the Nazareth Graduate Catalog

FRESHMAN YEAR
Fall Semester Spring Semester
CSD 103 - Public Speaking   3 CSD 101 Introduction to the Professions of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology   1
CSD 132 - Speech and Language Acquisition   3 CSD 201 - Phonetics   3
ENGW 101 - Exposition   3 ENGW 102 Argument and Research   3
ACS 101 - Academic and College Success   1 PEQ plus lab 4
PEQ - FYS 3 PEQ 3
PEQ 3 Health & Wellness (any semester) 0
Total Semester Credits 16 Total Semester Credits 14
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Fall Semester Spring Semester
Language Other than English (may require lab) 3 Language Other than English (may require lab) 3
Second Science course (plus lab if required) 3-4 CSD 231 Anatomy of the Speech Mechanism   3
PEQ 3 CSD 333 - Speech Pathology I   3
PEQ 3 CSD 333L Introduction to Research in Communication Sciences and Disorders   1
Integrative Studies (IS) Course 3 PEQ 3
     PEQ 3
    EDU 475 Health Education, Child Abuse, and Violence Prevention Workshop   0
Total Semester Credits 15-16 Total Semester Credits 16
JUNIOR YEAR
Fall Semester Spring Semester
CSD 232 - Speech Science   3 CSD 335 Methods of Speech-Lang Eval   3
CSD 334 - Speech Pathology II   3 CSD 335L Language Analysis Lab   1
SPF 204 History and Philosophy of Education   3 CSD 437 - Hearing Problems and Testing   3
PSY 221 PII Develop I: Infancy & Child   3 CSD 252 - Psycholinguistics   3
CSD 359 Pre-Clinical Observation   3 CSD 360 Intro Methods of S-L-H Therapy   2
Integrative Studies (IS) Course 3 CSD 362L - Methods Sp-Lang Tx Lab   1
EDU 485 Harassment, Bullying, Cyberbullying, and Discrimination in Schools: Prevention and Intervention (DASA Training)   0 Integrative Studies (IS)/DEIB designated course 3
    CME 050 Core Milestone Experience   0
Total Semester Credits 18 Total Semester Credits 16
SENIOR YEAR
(selected graduate coursework begins in final semester of UG program; see note below for graduate program credit requirements)
Fall Semester Spring Semester
CSD 454 Seminar: Language Disorders in Children   3 CSD 438 Aural Rehabilitation      3
Statistics: MTH 207  or MTH 208  or PSY 221    3 CSD 457 Senior Seminar: Becoming an Engaged Professional   3
Electives 6-9 CSD 511 Methods of Diagnosis of Communication Disorders-Advanced   1
    CSD 512 Culturally Responsive Practices in Speech-Language Pathology   2
    CSD 501 Initial Clinical Competency Experience (ICCE) (on-Campus Clinical)  or 1-credit course 1
    CSD 530 Neuroanatomy and Physiology of the Speech and Hearing Mechanism   3
Total Semester Credits 12-15 Total Semester Credits 13
GRADUATE STUDENT STATUS BEGINS (coding and billing)
Typical Program Total - minimum 51 graduate credit hours
(minimum 42 Academic coursework and minimum 9 Clinical coursework)
Summer Terms, 1st Graduate Year
 CSD 571 Professional Issues in Speech-Language Pathology     0
CSD 577 Speech Sound Disorders   3
CSD 579 Assessment and Treatment of Cognitive Communication Disorders   3
CSD 604 Research Methodology in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology   3
CSD 501 Initial Clinical Competency Experience (ICCE) (on-Campus Clinical)   1
1-credit course 1
Total Summer Credits 11
Fall Semester   Spring Semester  
CSD 531 Language Disorders    3 CSD 532 Seminar: Voice Disorders   3
CSD 535 Foundations of Aphasia, Right Hemisphere Brain Damage, and Dementia   3 CSD 520 Augmentative and Alternative Communication   3
CSD 568 Speech-Language Services in the Schools   3 CSD 540 Feeding and Swallowing Disorders   3
CSD 565 Student Teaching for Speech-Language Pathology   3 CSD 517 Advanced Clinical Practicum in Speech-Language Pathology/3-Credits   3
1-credit course 1    
Total Semester Credits 10 Total Semester Credits 12
Summer Terms, 2nd Graduate Year  
CSD 590 Motor Speech Disorders   3
CSD 533 Fluency Disorders Seminar: Fluency Disorders   3
CSD 514 Advanced Clinical Practicum in Speech-Language Pathology/2-Credits   2
Special Topics Course 1
Total Semester Credits 9
Fall semester
CSD 699 Master’s Comprehensive Exam and Graduate Portfolio Review   0
Elective 3
CSD 517 Advanced Clinical Practicum in Speech-Language Pathology/3-Credits   3
Total Semester Credits 6
Selected graduate credits in this combined program can be used to fulfill undergraduate degree requirements; each student’s program will be finalized in the advisement process. Graduate coursework begins in the spring semester of the 4th year.*
*Please note - This program plan shows selected elective coursework for example purposes. Timing and selection of courses for individual students may vary to meet individual circumstances and student preferences to meet ASHA standards.

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