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BACHELOR OF 

SCIENCE IN  COMMUNICATION SCIENCES &
DISORDERS

A Christ-centered education that comes to you.

At ACU, our nationally recognized online degree programs are designed for busy working adults just like you. Our programs are intentionally structured to allow you to balance work, life and other commitments. As a student of ACU Online, you are part of a vibrant, virtual, Christ-centered community.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

More than 40 million people in the United States have some type of communication disorder. The inability to convey one’s thoughts and feelings can take an emotional toll. In the Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders program, you’ll learn about communication processes such as normal language development, speech sound development, anatomy, physiology, and audiology.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

FORMAT

100% online

The field of communication disorders is dedicated to the complexities of and science behind how we communicate - and to the care and treatment of patients, from birth to elderly, who need our help. This pre-professional undergraduate degree prepares you to pursue a graduate degree in speech-language pathology or audiology. You’ll also be able to seek job opportunities in a variety of medical and treatment centers after completing your undergraduate degree.

TIMEFRAME

120 hours

EXAMPLE COURSEWORK

Intercultural Communication

Introduction to Speech-Language Pathology

Language Development and Disorders

Intervention for Speech and Language Disorders in Schools

+ Common Job Titles

+ Admission Requirements

+ Certificate & Licensure

  • Speech-Language Pathologist*
  • Audiologist*
  • Child Care Center Manager
  • Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
  • Respiratory Therapist**

*Graduate degree required

**Additional training required

To be considered for admission, students must:

  • Submit official high school and/or college transcripts.
  • Complete the online program application accompanied by a non-refundable processing fee.

Students are not required to submit ACT or SAT test scores.


Students must meet specific program requirements after 45 credit hours to continue into upper-division coursework. Additionally, students must have a minimum GPA for graduation of 3.0 and a minimum grade of C for all courses in the major.

This degree prepares students with the prerequisites required by graduate programs in order to meet the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) certification standards.

Professional Licensing Disclosure for the SLP-Assistant through Abilene Christian University’s CSD Undergraduate Degree.

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