2005-06 Undergraduate Catalog
Majors
In this major, students can choose an emphasis in speech-language pathology/audiology or phonetic sciences.
This is a limited-access major. By the end of semester five and to continue into the major, students must meet the following requirements: 2.8 or higher GPA; complete four of the following courses (16 hours minimum) or their equivalents with a 2.75 average in them:
UF freshmen and sophomores should take EEX 3312, PSY 2012, SPA 2024 as well as the required STA 2023 or its equivalent as their four preprofessional courses to prepare for the major.
Students are required to complete 32 hours in the major (with grades of C or better) and the college requirements for graduation. STA 2023, EEX 3312 (Exceptional People) and ENC 3254 (Writing in the Discipline) are also required. Majors should see a department advisor to create a program plan of study, which becomes the contact for graduation. Transfer students must satisfactorily complete no fewer than 20 credits in communication sciences and disorders at UF to complete a major in the department.
General Education: Some required courses may also satisfy general education requirements.
A preprofessional academic/clinical program precedes study for a post-graduate degree, which is accredited by the Educational Standards Board in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. It is necessary to complete a master's degree in speech-language pathology and an Au.D. in audiology to qualify for these certifications:
* Transfer students should take LIN 2210 their first semester at UF.
* Native students should take LIN 2210 by the end of their fourth semester at UF.
| Communication Sciences and Disorders |
| College: Liberal Arts and Sciences |
| Degree: Bachelor of Arts |
| Hours for Degree: 120 |
| Minor: No |
| Combined-Degree Program: No |
| Website: www.csd.ufl.edu |
In this major, students can choose an emphasis in speech-language pathology/audiology or phonetic sciences.
This is a limited-access major. By the end of semester five and to continue into the major, students must meet the following requirements: 2.8 or higher GPA; complete four of the following courses (16 hours minimum) or their equivalents with a 2.75 average in them:
- Three of the following courses: COM 1000, EEX 3312, PSY 2012, SPA 2024, SPC 2300, SPC 2600, and
- STA 2023,
UF freshmen and sophomores should take EEX 3312, PSY 2012, SPA 2024 as well as the required STA 2023 or its equivalent as their four preprofessional courses to prepare for the major.
Students are required to complete 32 hours in the major (with grades of C or better) and the college requirements for graduation. STA 2023, EEX 3312 (Exceptional People) and ENC 3254 (Writing in the Discipline) are also required. Majors should see a department advisor to create a program plan of study, which becomes the contact for graduation. Transfer students must satisfactorily complete no fewer than 20 credits in communication sciences and disorders at UF to complete a major in the department.
General Education: Some required courses may also satisfy general education requirements.
Emphasis in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
A preprofessional academic/clinical program precedes study for a post-graduate degree, which is accredited by the Educational Standards Board in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. It is necessary to complete a master's degree in speech-language pathology and an Au.D. in audiology to qualify for these certifications:
- Certificate of clinical competence in audiology awarded by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association,
- Certificate of clinical competence in speech-language pathology awarded by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association,
- Teacher certification issued by the state Department of Education, and
- State licensure issued by the Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology in the Agency for Health Care Administration.
Critical Tracking and Semester Plan
Semester 1:
- 2.3 UF GPA required
Semester 2:
- 2.5 UF GPA required
- Complete 1 of 7 tracking courses: COM 1000, EEX 3312, PSY 2012, SPA 2024, SPC 2300, SPC 2600, (bolded courses are preferred)
Semester 3:
- 2.65 UF GPA required
- Complete 1 additional tracking course with a 2.65 GPA on all critical-tracking course work
Semester 4:
- 2.8 UF GPA required
- Complete 1 additional tracking course and STA 2023 with a 2.75 GPA on all critical-tracking course work
Semester 5:
- 2.8 UF GPA required
- Complete LIN 2210
Suggested semester-by-semester plan
| Semester 1 | Credits |
| Composition (GE–C) | 3 |
| Humanities (GE–H) | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE–S) | 3 |
| Physical Science (GE–P) | 3 |
| Total | 12 |
| Semester 2 | Credits |
| Mathematics (GE–M) | 3 |
| Humanities/International and Diversity (GE) | 3 |
| EEX 3312, PSY 2012 , SPA 2024 or STA 2023 (COM 1000, SPC 2300, or SPC 2600 also acceptable) | 3 |
| Biological Science (GE–B) | 3 |
| Electives | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 3 | Credits |
| EEX 3312, PSY 2012, SPA 2024 or STA 2023 (COM 1000, SPC 2300, or SPC 2600 also acceptable) | 3 |
| Biological Science (GE–B) | 3 |
| Science Laboratory (GE–P or B) | 1 |
| Humanities/International and Diversity (GE) | 3 |
| Electives | 6-5 |
| Total | 16-15 |
| Semester 4 | Credits |
| LIN 2210 Phonetic Theory and Transcription (see below) * | 3 |
| Physical Science (GE–P) | 3 |
| STA 2023 Introduction to Statistics (GE–M) | 3 |
| EEX 3312, PSY 2012, SPA 2024 (COM 1000, SPC 2300, or SPC 2600 also acceptable) | 3 |
| Elective (GE–S if needed) | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 5 | Credits |
| SPA 3011 Speech Acoustics | 3 |
| SPA 4004 Language Development and Disorders | 3 |
| SPA 4104 Neural Basis of Communication | 3 |
| Foreign language | 3-5 |
| Elective (3000 level or above, not in major) | 3 |
| Total | 15-17 |
| Semester 6 | Credits |
| Foreign language | 3-5 |
| SPA 3101 Speech Anatomy and Physiology | 3 |
| SPA 3032 Fundamentals of Hearing | 3 |
| SPA 4402 Language Disorders | 3 |
| Elective (3000 level or above, not in major) | 3 |
| Total | 15-17 |
| Semester 7 | Credits |
| Composition (CSD section of ENC 3254) (GE–C) | 3 |
| Physical science (GE–P) | 3 |
| SPA 4302 Audiometry and Hearing Disorders | 3 |
| SPA 4050 Observation Lab | 2 |
| Elective | 3-0 |
| Elective (or foreign language if 4-3-3 option) | 3 |
| Total | 17-14 |
| Semester 8 | Credits |
| SPA 4321 Audiologic Rehabilitation | 3 |
| SPA 4250 Introduction to Speech Disorders | 3 |
| Elective (3000 level or above, not in major) | 9 |
| Total | 15 |
* Transfer students should take LIN 2210 their first semester at UF.
* Native students should take LIN 2210 by the end of their fourth semester at UF.