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Hardin-Simmons University 2018-2019
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION
SCIENCES AND DISORDERS
Head of Department
Becky Saterbak
325-670-1946
HSU Box 16095
Faculty
John Ashby, Ph.D., Visiting Professor
Becky Saterbak, M.A., CCC-SLP
Objectives - A major in Communication Sciences and
Disorders provides an academically challenging pre-
professional education in the field of speech-language-
hearing pathology in an environment that encourages
intellectual and spiritual growth in preparation for graduate
school or for licensure as a Communication Sciences and
Disorders Assistant. Support courses are provided in the
fields of biology, physics, and psychology that are required for
professional certification by the American Speech-Language-
Hearing Association.
Students are encouraged to lead lives of service to individuals
across the life span who have communication delays or
disorders by providing clinical opportunities in a variety of
assessment and treatment settings.
A student may elect Communication Sciences and Disorders
as an academic major.
Bachelor of Arts
The Communication Sciences and Disorders major requires
a minimum of 46 credit hours. Courses required include: CSD
2351, 2352, 2356, 3351, 3352, 3353, 3354, 3358, 3359, 4352,
4353, 4354, 4459, plus 6 credits of advanced hour electives
(excluding CSD 2350 and 3350). Required supporting
courses include: BIOL 2402, MATH 1310 (or higher), PHYS
2405, and PSYC 1301, 2300 or 3306, 3312, 3303, 3337.
Foreign language requirements and options for meeting the
minor requirements for the BA are discussed on page 32 of
this catalog. A minor in Psychology is recommended.
Bachelor of Behavioral Science
The Communication Sciences and Disorders major requires
a minimum of 46 credit hours. Courses required include: CSD
2351, 2352, 2356, 3351, 3352, 3353, 3354, 3358, 3359, 4352,
4353, 4354, 4459, plus 6 credits of advanced hour electives
(excluding CSD 2350 and 3350). Required supporting
courses include: BIOL 2402, MATH 1310 (or higher), PHYS
2405, and PSYC 1301, 2300 or 3306, 3312, 3303, 3337. A
minor in Psychology is recommended.
Note: To receive credit toward the major, a student must
receive a grade of “C” or better in all CSD major and
support courses.
Pre-requisites for participation in clinical courses and
internship/externship placement include a minimum
overall GPA of 3.0; a minimum GPA of 3.25 in CSD
courses; at least twelve hours of required CSD courses
must have been completed at Hardin-Simmons
University; completion of specified coursework; specific
site requirements (including a background check, drug
testing and proof of immunization; submission of
contract materials and proof of liability insurance; and
permission of department head.
Courses in Communication Sciences and Disorders
(CSD)
2099 (1-4 credits) Special Topics
2350 Sign Language I
2351 Introduction to Communication Sciences Disorders
2352 Normal Speech, Language, and Hearing
2356 Anatomy, Physiology and Neurology of Speech and
Language
3350 Sign Language II
3351 Clinical Phonetics
3352 Audiology
3353 Aural Rehabilitation
3354 Articulation and Phonological Disorders
3358 Neurogenic Communication Disorders
3359 Clinical Methods in Communication Disorders
3360 History and Culture of Americans with Hearing Loss
4099 (1-4 credits) Seminar in Speech, Language, or Hearing
4340 Current Issues in Special Education
4352 Language Disorders
4353 Speech, Language, and Hearing Programs in Schools
4354 Voice and Fluency Disorders
4355 Development and Design of Therapeutic Resources
4358 Augmentative & Alternative Communication Systems
(AAC)
Clinical Courses
4159, 4259, 4359, 4459 Observation of Clinical Procedures in
Speech, Language, and/or Hearing Disorders
4171 Clinical Procedures and Documentation
4271 Clinical Internship
4179, 4279, 4379, 4479 Advanced Clinical Procedures in
Speech, Language, and/or Hearing Disorders
NOTE: Any behavior in opposition with Hardin-Simmons
University standards or any violation of the Code of Ethics of
the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
(ASHA) or the Texas State Board of Examiners for
Communication Sciences and Disorders & Audiology may
result in dismissal from clinical internship and/or a report
being filed with the appropriate professional organization. A
background check and drug screening are required prior to
participation in clinical activities.