A major in communication sciences and disorders provides students with a foundation for careers helping children and adults to overcome difficulties related to speech, language and hearing. In this program, students learn about how the ability to communicate develops –including how the brain and the speech and hearing mechanisms function to support the acquisition of speech, language, social communication and cognition. Students review the array of communication disorders that can affect individuals over a lifetime, learning about diagnosis and treatment. This pre-professional degree will prepare you to successfully enter clinical or research graduate programs in areas such as audiology, speech-language pathology, cognitive science or education.
As a student in the communication sciences and disorders program at UNH, you will learn about speech, language and hearing disorders through engagement in coursework, clinical observation and research. Approximately 60 students per year are accepted into the program and this class size allows students to develop close connections with their peers as well as the faculty. Faculty have diverse professional and academic backgrounds and are committed to providing a supportive learning environment. Students are encouraged to fully engage in the university community and to take advantage of the organizations, study abroad programs, athletics and other opportunities available to them.
Phone: (603) 862-2110
Email: csd.department@unh.edu
The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders offers a Bachelor of Science degree in communication sciences and disorders. Communication Sciences and Disorders is the profession devoted to assessing and treating disorders, delays, or differences in speech, language, and hearing. In this program, students study how the ability to communicate develops as well as review an array of communication disorders that can affect individuals across the lifespan. Students learn about speech, language, and hearing through a unique model of education, observation, and research. This pre-professional degree will prepare you to successfully enter clinical or research graduate programs in areas such as audiology, speech-language pathology, cognitive science, or education.
Candidates for a bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders must satisfy all departmental as well as UNH Discovery and Writing Intensive requirements.
Suggested Course Sequence
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| COMM 420 | Survey of Communication Disorders | 4 |
| PSYC 401 | Introduction to Psychology | 4 |
| BMS 507 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 0-4 |
| LING 405 | Introduction to Linguistics | 4 |
| Credits | 12-16 | |
| Spring | ||
| MATH 420 | Finite Mathematics | 0-4 |
| PHYS 409 | Investigating Physics | 4 |
| Credits | 4-8 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| COMM 521 | Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech and Hearing Mechanisms | 4 |
| COMM 524 | Clinical Phonetics | 4 |
| COMM 401 | American Sign Language I | 4 |
| PSYC 402 | Statistics in Psychology | 4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| COMM 636 | Speech and Hearing Science | 4 |
| COMM 522 | Language Acquisition | 4 |
| PSYC 581 | Child Development | 4 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| COMM 504 | Basic Audiology | 4 |
| KIN 706 & KIN 707 |
Neurology and Neurology Lab |
6 |
| Credits | 10 | |
| Spring | ||
| COMM 610 | Fact, Fiction, Fraud: Evaluating Motivations, Claims, and Evidence | 4 |
| Credits | 4 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| COMM 741 | Speech-Language Pathology I | 4 |
| COMM 723 | Observation Skills in Speech-Language Pathology | 2 |
| COMM 724 | Senior Capstone | 4 |
| Credits | 10 | |
| Spring | ||
| COMM 742 | Speech-Language Pathology II | 4 |
| COMM 705 | Introduction to Aural Rehabilitation | 4 |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Total Credits | 76-84 | |
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all COMM courses.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| COMM 401 | American Sign Language I | 4 |
| PSYC 401 | Introduction to Psychology | 4 |
| PSYC 402 | Statistics in Psychology | 4 |
| LING 405 | Introduction to Linguistics | 4 |
| PHYS 409 | Investigating Physics | 4 |
| COMM 420 | Survey of Communication Disorders | 4 |
| MATH 420 | Finite Mathematics | 4 |
| COMM 504 | Basic Audiology | 4 |
| BMS 507 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| COMM 521 | Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech and Hearing Mechanisms | 4 |
| COMM 522 | Language Acquisition | 4 |
| COMM 524 | Clinical Phonetics | 4 |
| PSYC 581 | Child Development | 4 |
| COMM 610 | Fact, Fiction, Fraud: Evaluating Motivations, Claims, and Evidence | 4 |
| COMM 636 | Speech and Hearing Science | 4 |
| COMM 705 | Introduction to Aural Rehabilitation | 4 |
| KIN 706 & KIN 707 | Neurology and Neurology Lab | 6 |
| COMM 723 | Observation Skills in Speech-Language Pathology (satisfies 25 Observation Hours) | 2 |
| COMM 724 | Senior Capstone | 4 |
| COMM 741 | Speech-Language Pathology I | 4 |
| COMM 742 | Speech-Language Pathology II | 4 |
| Total Credits | 84 | |
CSD welcomes transfer students. We are committed to helping you keep to your intended graduation timeline; however, this is dependent upon what courses you have completed before transfer. UNH undergraduates who have not declared a major and/or are interested in transferring into communication sciences and disorders (CSD) should apply directly to the department by completing an internal transfer application. Transfer applications are accepted throughout the academic year. Acceptance into CSD is dependent upon space and the applicant's academic credentials.
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For any questions regarding CSD curriculum please email the department at csd.department@unh.edu.
The UNH Office of Admissions reviews applications of all incoming Freshmen who wish to major in Communication Sciences and Disorders. Students are admitted to the program based on their academic records.
The Office of Admissions website contains complete campus visit information and online visitor registration. It also contains admission criteria and important dates, as well as an online application.
