Communication Sciences & Disorders

Rena Krakow, Ph.D.
Weiss Hall 217
Telephone: 215-204-8407
Fax: 215-204-5954
rkrakow@temple.edu

http://chpsw.temple.edu/commsci/home

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders offers two majors: one in Speech, Language & Hearing Science and one in Linguistics.

1. The total number of credit hours at graduation may be greater for some students based on initial placement exams, transfer evaluations, individual curricular choices, and academic progress.
2. Certain courses fulfill multiple requirements. In consultation with your advisor, you will be able to plan your curriculum more effectively.
3. Students must fulfill the necessary prerequisites for any given course or course sequence. See the Prerequisite and Co-requisite Policy in the Academic Policies section of this Bulletin.

Bachelor of Arts degrees in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSCD) may be conferred upon a student by recommendation of the faculty upon the satisfactory completion of 122 semester hours of credit. A grade of C is the lowest acceptable final grade for courses in the major. A grade of C- (C Minus) is the lowest acceptable grade in GenEd courses. The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders requires that students show a basic level of proficiency in a language other than English. This requirement may be met by taking college-level courses up to or beyond the equivalent of the 1002-level or by showing similar knowledge through a placement examination. Students may take two semesters of American Sign Language to satisfy this requirement. Students in the department must elect one of two majors: Speech, Language & Hearing Science; or Linguistics. Students who complete either of these majors may graduate with distinction in the department if they meet the requirements outlined below. In addition to the majors in Speech, Language & Hearing Science and Linguistics, the department also offers a minor. Enrollment of minors in departmental courses is subject to availability.

University Requirements

All students are required to complete the university's General Education (GenEd) curriculum.

All Temple students must take a minimum of two writing-intensive courses as part of the major. The specific writing-intensive courses required for this major are listed below and are identified by "WI" in the Attribute column.

Summary of Requirements for Graduation with Distinction in the Major

1. GPA of 3.5 or better
2. No grade below B in the major
3. Completion of an honors paper at the end of a 3-credit independent study (CSCD 4979) during which the student will engage in an empirical study or library research in the field of Communication Sciences and Disorders under the supervision of an honors advisor.
4. Completion of 20 hours of volunteer work, internship, or fieldwork in consultation with the honors advisor.

B.A. in Speech, Language & Hearing Science

Speech, Language, & Hearing Science Major: Summary of Requirements 

1. University requirements

• All Temple students must take a minimum of two writing-intensive courses as part of the major. See below for a list of the specific courses that are required for Speech-Language-Hearing majors.
• Students must complete the requirements of the General Education (GenEd) program.

2. Major Requirements

• CSCD 1108, 2197, 2201, 2209, 2219, 3233, 3234, 3235, 3301, 4301, 4396
• Courses in Related Discipline (PSY 1061, PSY 2301) (Note: PSY 1061 is a prerequisite to PSY 2301)
• Course in Biological Science (BIOL 1001 or 1012 suggested)
• 2 semesters of a foreign language

3. Recommended Elective

• Physics 0872 (Science of Sound) is not required for the major, but is recommended to fulfill an ASHA physical science requirement for post-graduate work, and will also fulfill one of the two GenEd Science & Technology requirements.

Speech, Language & Hearing Science Major: Required Courses in the Major

*Indicates writing capstone for major

Speech, Language & Hearing Science Major: Required Courses, Related Areas

*Another course in biological science may be substituted with advisor approval.    

Suggested Semester-by-Semester Plan for the B.A. in Speech, Language & Hearing Science

Requirements for Students Starting in Academic Year 2012-2013

* Physics 0872 (Science of Sound) is not required for the major, but is recommended to fulfill an ASHA physical science requirement for post-graduate work, and will also fulfill one of the two GenEd Science & Technology requirements.

B.A. in Linguistics

Linguistics Major: Summary of Requirements

1. University requirements

• All Temple students must take a minimum of two writing-intensive courses as part of the major. See below for a list of the specific courses that are required for Linguistics majors.
• Students must complete the requirements of the General Education (GenEd) program.

2. Major Requirements

• CSCD 1108, 2049, 2201, 2209, 3233, 3297, 3301, 4397
• At least four elective courses chosen from the Electives list below. Other courses may be substituted with advisor approval.
• 2 semesters of a foreign language (including American Sign Language) beyond those numbered "1002." 

3. Recommended Elective

• A variety of excellent electives is available through the Departments of Philosophy and Psychology (College of Liberal Arts), and the TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) program (College of Education). Students should consult their advisors for specific course recommendations.

Linguistics Major: Required Courses in the Major

*Indicates writing capstone for major

Linguistics Major, electives - must take at least four (4)

Suggested Semester-by-Semester Plan for the B.A. in Linguistics

Requirements for Students Starting in Academic Year 2012-2013

Communication Sciences & Disorders Minor Requirements

Five courses are required in the department.