Gain Knowledge Related to Communication Development and Disorders
The School of Communication Sciences and Disorders at UCF offers two undergraduate degree options: Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders. Both programs are designed to provide students with a strong scientific foundation that leads to employment in a variety of entry-level careers in health and human services or to graduate study in speech-language pathology, audiology or related disciplines.
Students engage in coursework related to speech, language and hearing development and disorders. In addition, a bachelor’s degree in CSD is the most common pathway to graduate education in speech-language pathology and/or audiology. A master’s degree is required to practice as a speech-language pathologist (SLP) and a doctoral of audiology degree (AuD) is required to practice as an audiologist.
Course Overview
Introduction to Communication Sciences and Disorders
Basic principles of speech-language pathology and audiology.
Language Development
Spoken and written language development from infancy to adulthood.
Physiological Bases of Speech
An introduction to the anatomical, physiological, and physical elements underlying the communication process.
Audiology
Physics of sound, anatomy of hearing mechanism, pure tone audiometry, hearing aids, problems of the deaf and hard of hearing.
Multicultural Aspects of Communication Disorders and Differences
Cultural and linguistic diversity among individuals with communication disorders and differences.
Communication Sciences & Disorders Skills You'll Learn
Understanding of the science of human communication and its disorders
Understanding of speech, language, and hearing development and disorders
Analytical and critical thinking skills
Evidence-based decision making
Cultural competence for professional interactions in a diverse society
Career Opportunities
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPa)
Audiology Assistant
Behavior Therapist
Teacher or Teacher Assistant
Clinic/Hospital Support Staff
1 January 2025, 1 March 2025
Start date
January 2025
University of Central Florida
4000 Central Florida Blvd.,
ORLANDO,
Florida,
32816, United States
1 January 2025, 1 March 2025
Start date
August 2025
University of Central Florida
4000 Central Florida Blvd.,
ORLANDO,
Florida,
32816, United States
Applicants who have not completed more than 11 semester hours of post-secondary credit after secondary school completion.
Official transcripts, graduation certificates and/or leaving exam results for all international and U.S. secondary schools (high schools) attended.
English proficiency, if required:
a minimum qualifying score of 520 on the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section -or- 480 on the Critical Reading section of the SAT;
a minimum qualifying score of 20 on the English section of the ACT;
a minimum qualifying score of 42 on the Verbal Reasoning + Grammar/Writing section of the CLT;
a minimum qualifying score of 6.5 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam;
a minimum qualifying score of 220 (computer-based test) -or- 80 (internet-based test) -or- 550 (paper-based test) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) exam;
a minimum qualifying score of 120 on the Duolingo English Test
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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