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The Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences & Disorders program introduces students to the study of typical speech and hearing processes, as well as the nature and impact of communication disorders. Students explore foundational concepts and gain insight into conditions such as aphasia, childhood speech disorders, voice loss following laryngectomy, cerebral palsy, cleft palate, language-learning disabilities, and hearing loss.

While the undergraduate program focuses on foundational knowledge, it also prepares students for further study in Audiology or Speech-Language Pathology—fields that require advanced training in communication assessment and intervention techniques. Graduates are well-positioned to pursue careers that improve lives through the diagnosis and treatment of communication disorders.

How Long to Complete the Program?

2 years

Class Size

30 - 40

Average GPA of Admitted Class

3.552

Curriculum

The BS CSD is a four-year program in which the first and second years (64-67 credit hours) are completed at another institution before entering the 57-60 credit hour sequenced curriculum in the program. Students will receive an overview of speech and hearing processes before diving into advanced assessment and treatment techniques that lay the foundation for further education in Audiology or Speech-Language Pathology programs.

Course Requirements 

Year 1

Fall Semester

COURSE NAME 

COURSE NUMBER 

CREDIT HOURS 

Phonetics 

CSD 3333 

3 

Anatomy & Physiology of the Hearing Mechanism 

CSD 3423 

3 

Foundations of Speech & Language Development 

CSD 3443 

3 

Foundations of Audiology 

CSD 3463 

3 

Seminar 

CSD 4430 

1 

Neural Bases of Communication 

CSD 4343 

3 

Spring Semester

COURSE NAME 

COURSE NUMBER 

CREDIT HOURS 

Electives* 

  

3 

Anatomy/Physiology in Speech Language Pathology  

CSD 3413 

3 

Intro to Articulation Disorders 

CSD 3453 

3 

Seminar 

CSD 4430 

1 

Clinical Observations in CSD 

CSD 4443 

3 

Diagnosis & Treatment in Audiology 

CSD 4493 

3 

* Electives may include coursework to complete requirements for graduation, ASHA certification, teacher certification, and/or licensure.

Year 2

Fall Semester

COURSE NAME 

COURSE NUMBER 

CREDIT HOURS 

Terminology in Communication Sciences Disorders  

CSD 3113 

3 

Language Disorders in the Exceptional Child 

CSD 3473 

3 

Medical Ethics (web-based) 

AHS 3451 

1 

Fluency 

CSD 4363 

3 

Seminar 

CSD 4430 

1 

Sign Language I 

CSD 4483 

3 

Spring Semester

COURSE NAME 

COURSE NUMBER 

CREDIT HOURS 

Intro to Adult Neuro 

CSD 4373 

3 

Instructional Procedures 

CSD 4433 

3 

Counseling in CSD 

CSD 4513 

3 

Seminar 

CSD 4430 

1 

Speech and Hearing Science 

CSD 4413 

3 

Research in Allied Health (web-based) 

AHS 4571 

1 

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for admission to the BS CSD program, applicants must have met the following requirements:

  • Have successfully completed, or be in the process of completing, a minimum of 64-67 semester credit hours of coursework prior to the beginning of the program, including all prerequisite requirements with a ‘C’ or higher 
  • Maintain a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA in previous coursework. Note that the university does not recognize academic forgiveness nor reprieve policies. All attempts of a course are included in the calculation of GPAs 

If after reviewing the qualifications for the program you are unsure of whether you meet them, please contact ahinfo@ouhsc.edu. We are here to help and support you as you pursue a career in the health sciences. 

Prerequisite Requirements 

Select the appropriate tab below based on any degrees you will have completed before the start of the program to view the required prerequisite coursework. 

No Degree, AAS, or AA/AS from Non-Oklahoma School

No Degree, AAS, or AA/AS from Non-Oklahoma School

Applicants are required to complete 61-64 credit hours of coursework prior to the beginning of the program. The total credit hours should include all coursework listed below and any additional elective courses needed to reach the credit hour requirement. 

Note: Applicants who have taken an OU First Year Experience course will need to complete 64 credit hours prior to beginning the program. Those who have not completed this course will take it during the program and will need to complete 61 credit hours prior to beginning the program. 

OU Course Number 

Course Name 

Credit Hours 

General Education Coursework 

ENGL 1113 

English Composition I 

3 

ENGL 1213 

English Composition II 

3 

HIST 1483 or HIST 1493 

U.S. History 1492-1865 or U.S. History 1865-Present 

3 

P SC 1113 

American Federal Government 

3 

Varies 

Foreign Language 1st Course* 

Varies 

Varies 

Foreign Language 2nd Course* 

Varies 

Varies 

Western Culture** 

3 

Varies 

World Culture** 

3 

Varies 

Artistic Forms** 

3 

Varies 

OU First Year Experience Course*** 

3 

Program Prerequisite Requirements 

MATH 1503

College Algebra

3

PSY 1113

Elements of Psychology

3

CHEM 1305 or CHEM 1315

Fundamentals of General Chemistry & Lab or General Chemistry I & Lab

4-5

BIOL 2234 or BIOL 2255

Human Anatomy

3-5

BIOL 2124

Human Physiology

4

BIOL 1005 or BIOL 1124

Concepts in Biology or Intro Biology: Molecule/Cell/Phys

4-5

CL C 2413

Medical Vocabulary

2-3

PHYS 1114 or PHYS 2414

Physics for Non-Science Majors or Physics I for Life Science Majors

4-5

* Two semesters of the same foreign language must be completed. This requirement is waived if proof of two years of the same language being completed in high school is provided 
**Either the western culture, world culture, or art form must be completed at an upper-level (3000- or 4000-level) to meet the upper-level general education prerequisite requirement 
***Only offered at the University of Oklahoma. Students who have not taken this course will only need 61 total credit hours and will take this course during their program 

AA/AS from Oklahoma School

AA/AS from Oklahoma School 

Applicants are required to complete 64 credit hours of coursework prior to the beginning of the program. The total credit hours should include all coursework listed below and any additional elective courses needed to reach the credit hour requirement. 

OU Course Number 

Course Name 

Credit Hours 

General Education Coursework 

Varies 

Upper-Level General Education Course* 

3 

Program Prerequisite Requirements 

MATH 1503 

College Algebra 

3 

PSY 1113 

Elements of Psychology 

3 

CHEM 1305 or CHEM 1315 

Fundamentals of General Chemistry & Lab or General Chemistry I & Lab 

4-5 

BIOL 2234 or BIOL 2255 

Human Anatomy 

3-5 

BIOL 2124 

Human Physiology 

4 

BIOL 1005 or BIOL 1124 

Concepts in Biology or Intro Biol: Molecule/Cell/Phys 

4-5 

CL C 2413 

Medical Vocabulary 

2-3 

PHYS 1114 or PHYS 2414 

Physics for Non-Science Majors or Physics I for Life Science Majors 

4-5 

*Course must be a western culture, world culture, or art form completed at an upper-level (3000- or 4000-level) to meet prerequisite requirement 

Bachelor's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

OU Course Number 

Course Name 

Credit Hours 

MATH 1503 

College Algebra 

3 

PSY 1113 

Elements of Psychology 

3 

BIOL 1005 or BIOL 1124 

Concepts in Biology or Intro Biol: Molecule/Cell/Phys 

4-5 

PSY 2003 

Understanding Statistics 

3 

PHYS 1114 

Physics for Non-Science Majors 

4 

Program Details

Location Offered

Oklahoma City

Degree Acquired

Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences & Disorders

Application Window

Opens: July 15th
Rolling Decisions Review Start Date: October 1st
Closes: April 15th

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