School of Communication Sciences and Disorders
Curriculum
For those students who have completed a bachelor's degree in communication sciences and disorders, the graduate program is 62 semester credit hours and takes approximately two years. Course work in communication sciences and disorders and research design is combined with a minimum of 400 clock hours of clinical practicum experience. Students with research interests are encouraged to elect a thesis option. Other students complete a Topics in CSD course and a comprehensive examination.
Students with a bachelor’s degree in a discipline other than communication sciences and disorders must complete a post-baccalaureate sequence that includes 24 semester hours of prerequisite course work before enrolling in the graduate program.
Note: The curriculum is currently under revision. Courses and course sequences may be different from that listed below.
Typical Graduate Course Sequence
| Section | Fall Semester | Credit Hrs |
| CSD-500 | Language Disorders in Children | 3 |
| CSD-503 | Speech Sound Disorders | 3 |
| CSD-521 | Clinical Methods and Observation | 4 |
| CHP-510 | Interprofessional Competence: Theory & Practice *** | 0.5 |
| CSD-506 | Fluency Disorders | 3 |
| CSD-511 | Communication and Aging | 2 |
Total Credits |
15 |
|
| Spring Semester | ||
| CSD-504 | School-Age Lang & Lit Disorders | 3 |
| CSD-508 | Aphasia | 3 |
| CSD-512 | Dysphagia | 3 |
| CSD-522 | Practicum Seminar I | 1 |
| CSD-530 | Clinical Practicum | 3 |
| CHP-511 | Interprofessional Competence: Theory & Practice *** | 0.5 |
Total Credits |
13 |
|
| Summer Semester | ||
| CSD-514 | Research & Evidence Based Practice | 3 |
| CSD-520 | Topics in CSD (multiple topics)* | 3 |
| CSD-599 | Thesis ** | 1 |
| CSD-523 | Practicum Seminar II | 1 |
| CSD-530 | Clinical Practicum | 3 |
Total Credits |
11 |
|
| Fall Semester | ||
| CSD-510 | Acquired Brain Injury | 3 |
| CSD-518 | AAC and Severe Disabilities | 3 |
| CSD-507 | Voice Disorders | 2 |
| CSD-509 | Progressive Neurological Communication Disorders | 3 |
| CSD-524 | Practicum Seminar III | 1 |
| CSD-530 | Clinical Practicum | 3 |
| CSD-599 | Thesis ** | 1 |
Total Credits |
16 |
|
| Spring Semester | ||
| CSD-525 | Practicum Seminar IV | 1 |
| CSD-534 | Clinical Externship | 10 |
| CSD-599 | Thesis ** | 1 |
Total Credits |
12 |
|
Total Program Credits |
62 |
* Several “Topics in CSD” classes will be offered each summer semester. Requirements will include a project and presentation to be completed Spring Semester of the second year.
** Students electing to complete a thesis will enroll in thesis for three consecutive semesters (1 credit each).. Students successfully completing a thesis will not be required to complete a comprehensive examination.
*** Not counted toward the total 62 credit hours.In addition to the above courses, applicants for the Master of Science Degree in Speech Language Pathology must show transcript evidence of at least one course in the biological sciences, physical sciences, statistics, and the social/behavioral sciences.
For More Information
Contact Person: Diana Watkins, Assistant Director of Graduate & Professional Admissions
Email: csd@pacificu.edu
Phone: 503-352-1435