Communication Sciences and Disorders

Communication sciences and disorders (CSD) is a pre-professional program that prepares you academically and clinically for graduate work in speech-language pathology and audiology. It provides a solid background if you are preparing for a career in special education or in teaching the deaf and hard of hearing.

Our faculty's extensive professional experience brings real-world perspectives into the classroom. They are licensed clinicians who work in western Massachusetts and Connecticut. They share with you their knowledge, experiences, and understanding of the field. Their commitment to their profession and to you help make your time in class, your internships, and career preparation more dynamic.

We are one of the few colleges that offers you the opportunity to complete clinical practica in your senior year. You provide diagnostic and therapeutic services for children with speech and language disorders through clinical placements at both public and private elementary and secondary schools. This experience gives you an advantage when applying to graduate school.

Ninety-seven percent of our students go on to graduate schools, including the top programs in the nation, such as Gallaudet University, Boston University, Massachusetts General Hospital, and University of Washington - Seattle.

Bachelor of Arts Degree

Major in Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD)

Major Course Requirements 53 credits

CSD 201 Introduction to Communication Sciences and Disorders ( 3 Credits)
CSD 202 Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech Mechanism I (3 Credits)
CSD 203 Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech Mechanism II (3 Credits)
CSD 204 Phonetics and Phonology (3 Credits)
CSD 207 Introduction to Linguistics (3 Credits)
CSD 301 Hearing Science (3 Credits)
CSD 304 Speech Science (3 Credits)
CSD 305 Normal Language Development (3 Credits)
CSD 306 Audiology (3 Credits)
CSD 307 Observational Methods and Procedures (3 Credits)
CSD 308 Diagnostic Procedures (3 Credits)
CSD 403 Bases of Intervention (3 Credits)
CSD 405 Aural Rehabilitation (3 Credits)
CSD 410 Seminar in Communication Sciences and Disorders (3 Credits)
CSD 414 Counseling Methods in Communication Disorders (3 Credits)
Clinical Practica 4-12 credits

Students may enroll in one or more clinical practicum only with
permission of the program director.
CSD 408 Clinical Practicum in Schools I (3 Credits)
CSD 408L Clinical Practicum in Schools I Lab (1 Credit)
CSD 409 Clinical Practicum in Audiology (3 Credit)
CSD 409L Clinical Practicum in Audiology Lab (1 Credit)
CSD 411 Clinical Practicum in Hospitals (3 Credit)
CSD 411L Clinical Practicum in Hospitals Lab (1 Credit)
CSD 415 Clinical Practicum in Schools II (3 Credit)
CSD 415L Clinical Practicum in Schools IL Lab (1 Credit)
CSD 416 Clinical Practicum in Hospitals II (3 Credit)
CSD 416L Clinical Practicum in Hospitals II Lab (1 Credit)
Additional Course Requirements 30 credits
BIO 105, 106, 121, 122, or 215 (3 Credits)
EDU 319 Students with Special Needs (3 Credits)
MAT 108, 109, 120, or 131 (3 Credits)
PHI 242 Everyday Ethics OR
PHI 248 Health Care Ethics (3 Credits)
One physical science course (3 Credits)

PSY 201 General Psychology (3 Credits)
PSY 202 Statistics for Behavioral Sciences (3 Credits)
PSY 204 Human Behavior Social Environment (3 Credits)
REL 302 World Religions (3 Credits)
SOC 305 Social Research (3 Credits)
Students must also complete all core course requirements of the college.