1. How do I transfer to UWSP and declare a major in communication sciences and disorders?
2. What courses will I have to take to complete my communication sciences and disorders major?
The Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders is comprised of 120 credits. Thirty-seven of those credits are Communication Sciences and Disorders classes. This link to the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders website will provide you with a thorough explanation of the
undergraduate coursework.
3. How long will it take me to complete the communication sciences and disorders major?
Students transferring into the major who have junior status by credit, but no previous communication sciences and disorders courses require a minimum of two years to complete the major. It may take longer if the student enters the major not having taken collateral courses in the sciences and psychology.
4. Will courses I took at another university count towards my degree in communication sciences and disorders?
Courses taken at other universities often count towards general degree requirements. Some courses may count towards CSD requirements; for example, Introduction to Psychology. If you are transferring from another school in the UW System, the
Transfer Information System provides you with information as to how specific courses transfer.
5. Is there a limit on the number of students you admit into the communication sciences and disorders major?
No. Students are allowed to declare and progress through the CSD major as long as the academic standards for the major are maintained. Junior level transfer students must have an overall GPA of 2.75 in order to enter the major upon transfer; then must earn a 3.0 GPA for communication sciences and disorders courses completed the first semester, in order to continue in the major.
Freshmen and sophomore level transfer students must complete the lower division communication sciences and disorders coursework with a 3.0 GPA in communication sciences and disorders courses, and have an overall GPA of 2.75 in order to enroll in the upper division (300-400) level communication sciences and disorders courses.
6. Will the bachelor’s degree in communication sciences and disorders prepare me to get a job as a speech-language pathologist or audiologist upon graduation?
No. The B.S. degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders is considered a pre-professional degree. The B.S. degree prepares a student for graduate school, but not for a professional job.
7. What are my career options with a communication sciences and disorders degree?
After earning a graduate degree in speech-language pathology or audiology, there are job opportunities with a wide range of age groups in a wide variety of settings. Explore this link to our professional association, the
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, to learn more.
8. Does the coursework differ if I plan to work in a school rather than a hospital or medical setting?
Course requirements in the major are the same for all students. Students desiring to work in a school setting take additional select courses in education that contribute to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction license in Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology.
9. What if I don’t know whether I want to work in a medical or school setting?
Most undergraduate students in CSD choose to take courses in education. By doing so, the student keeps all options open to eventually pursue work in a medical or school setting.
10. What if I don’t know whether I want to become a speech-language pathologist or an audiologist?
Since the B.S. degree is a pre-professional degree, a student does not have to decide Speech-Language versus Audiology until the senior year of college. During the undergraduate program, students study aspects of both professions, observe clinic in both areas, and can job shadow or interview working professionals. All of these activities help students to decide which career path to pursue.
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