Bachelor of Science in Education - Communication Disorders

University of Nebraska at Omaha

The undergraduate degree in communication disorders provides the fundamental, prerequisite knowledge necessary for pursuing a graduate degree. Entry for practice in the field of communication disorders is an Au.D. for Audiology and a M.S. for speech-language pathology.Majors in communication disorders must maintain an overall cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better. No courses taken on a Credit/No Credit basis will be accepted for the purpose of fulfilling any of the required content, professional, or major speech-language pathology coursework. A minimum grade of "C" must be earned in all professional courses is required for the Bachelors in Communication Disorders program. All grades of incomplete and any new grades below "C" in these specific requirements must be removed. Candidates are responsible for contacting their academic advisor. The undergraduate degree in communication disorders is a pre-professional degree which does not lead to a certificate or license. A doctorate degree is required for entry into the field of audiology. A master’s degree is required for entry into the field of speech-language pathology. Completion of the UNO undergraduate communication disorders program does not guarantee admission to the UNO speech-language pathology graduate program.