The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders seeks to advance the study of human communication sciences and disorders within a culturally and linguistically diverse society. Intellectual growth is promoted through the recognition and expression of multiple theoretical, cultural, and individual perspectives. The department fosters respect for diversity and a commitment to serve individuals with communication problems. Undergraduate students are provided with a broad liberal arts and sciences foundation, a knowledge-base specific to speech-language pathology and audiology, and the skills necessary to integrate knowledge across areas in preparation for graduate study in speech-language pathology.
The Department offers a pre-professional program leading to a Bachelor of Science Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD). Upon graduation, students will be prepared to begin their graduate studies in Speech-Language Pathology.
Students majoring in Communication Sciences and Disorders are required to adhere to the proficiency and core requirements of Conolly College and the University. The core curriculum consists of a set of required courses in science, mathematics, humanities and social sciences. In addition: Students must take coursework in speech communication (SPE 100), educational foundations (TAL 251), psychology (PSY 107, 108, 110, 150 or MAT 100) and in communication sciences and disorders.
Students who wish to major in CSD must make an appointment to see the undergraduate program director for an initial meeting. Students accepted into the department will be assigned a departmental advisor. Thereafter, the student should schedule a meeting with his or her advisor at least once a term to verify that prescribed coursework is being followed in appropriate sequence. Students must bring an unofficial transcript of their grades to all advisement meetings. The advisor will check grades and prerequisite courses as the student is assigned into specific classes. Advisors will also assist students in developing objectives, exploring career possibilities, and devising a personalized plan of study that will best prepare them for graduate study.
All students must meet the following requirements to matriculate as a major in Communication Sciences and Disorders:
- Acceptance to Long Island University by the Office of Admissions.
- A personal interview with the undergraduate program director. Students must bring an unofficial transcript of their grades to this interview. Entry into the program is contingent upon recommendation by program director.
- A minimum grade point average of 3.0.
UNDERGRADUATE COURSES:
FIRST YEAR
First Semester Speech 3 3 English 16 3 History 1 3 Foreign Language 3 Social Science 3 Orientation Seminar 1 16
Second Semester Speech 100 3 Core Seminar 50 (Eng 17) 3 History 2 3 Foreign Language 3 Mathematics 16 3 Social Sciences 3 18
SECOND YEAR
First Semester SLP 100 Culture, Comm & Lang I 3 SLP 104 Phonetics 4 English 61-64 3 Physics 20 4 TAL 251 Students w/ Spec Needs 3 17
Second Semester SLP 113 Anat & Phys Bases for S & L I 3 SLP 125 Culture, Comm & Lang II 3 SLP 133 Speech Science I 3 English 61-64 3 Philosophy 61 3 15
THIRD YEAR
First Semester SLP 213 Anat & Phys Bases for S & L II 3 SLP 231 Lang Acq Across Life Span I 3 SLP 233 Speech Science II 3 Chemistry 21 3 PSY 107 Dev Psych I 3 Art, Dance or Music 61 3 18
Second Semester SLP 331 Lang Acq Across Life Span II 3 PSY 108 Dev Psy II 3 Biology 22 3 Elective (Sign I) 3 Philosophy 62 3 15
FOURTH YEAR
First Semester SLP 321 Audiology I (Hearing Science) 3 SLP 410 Intro to Com Dis I 4 PSY 110 Abnormal Psy 3 Elective (Sign II) 3 Elective 3 16
Second Semester SLP 411 Intro to Com Dis II 4 SLP 421 Audiology II (Rehabilitation) 4 PSY 150 or MAT 100 Statistics 3 Elective (Sign III) 3 14 Total Credits: 128 towards Bachelor of Science Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders.
The program in Communication Sciences and Disorders is a pre-professional program in Speech-Language Pathology. This is a very competitive profession. There are many students competing for admission into graduate school, and graduate programs in the greater New York area accept a limited number of students each year. A graduate degree in Speech-Language Pathology is necessary in order to qualify for professional certifications and licensure: the Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association and the New York State License in Speech-Language Pathology. In order to ensure your success, we have established the following academic standards within the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Long Island University, Brooklyn Campus:
- Students must attend all class meetings and be in class on time. Consistent absences or lateness will affect students’ final grades.
- The following sequence is prerequisite to advanced coursework:
SPE 100: Voice and Diction SLP 100 Culture, Communication and Language I SLP 104 Phonetics SLP 113 Anatomy & Physiological Bases of Speech and Language I SLP 125 Culture, Communication and Language II SLP 133 Speech Science I SLP 231 Language Acquisition Across the Lifespan I: The early years - Students must achieve a B- or higher in these courses to continue in the major. Students may repeat a course no more than once. Students are required to honor all course pre-requisites as outlined here, and must receive acceptable grades to continue in the program. Instructors will not allow students to remain in a class for which prerequisite coursework has not been taken. Students must also complete foundation and intermediate courses before taking advanced courses.
- It is the responsibility of students to follow the sequence of courses.
- All students must maintain a 3.0 average and may receive no more than 2 grades of C+ or lower in the major (i.e., required courses in Speech-Language Pathology or Psychology). Students who receive a grade of C+ in any course will be strongly encouraged to retake that course. If a student receives more than 2 grades of C+, the Academic Standing Committee will review his or her academic record and determine whether he or she will be permitted to continue in the major.
- All students are assigned a faculty advisor. Students doing C+ or below work in any course in their major at midterm must see their advisor at once (well before the end of the term).
- Students are expected to maintain high standards of ethical conduct and integrity. Any student who violates these standards will be asked to leave the major.
- Students who are having difficulty managing the requirements of the program will be directed to appropriate counseling and academic support services by their departmental advisors, and recommendations will be recorded in the student’s file. Students can visit the Academic Advisement Center located at PB 510 or contact them at 718-488-1042.
- Students who do not maintain required academic standing as outlined above will be referred to the Departmental Committee on Academic Standing. This committee may recommend dismissal from the CSD major. Grievance procedures are those followed by the University.
All majors must complete Clinical Observation during SLP 410 and 411. As part of these courses, students spend time observing professional speech-language pathologists, and obtain a minimum of 12.5 observation hours per semester. Students are expected to uphold all dress codes, attendance requirements, and standards of professional conduct set both by their observation sites and by the program in Communication Sciences and Disorders at the LIU Brooklyn Campus.
Students should make an appointment with their advisor at the beginning of their senior year to make sure that all requirements have been successfully completed. At the beginning of the student’s last semester at LIU, the student must go the registrar, fill out all necessary paperwork, and formally apply for graduation.
Graduation Requirements for CSD majors are outlined in the Undergraduate Handbook. Courses taken to satisfy the CSD major and Conolly College Core may not be taken pass/fail.