Undergraduate Programs

Program Information

Employment continues to increase in the field of Communication Science and Disorders with critical shortages of speech-language pathologists (SLPs) evident throughout the nation. In fact, the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics ranked Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology among the top 30 fastest growing occupations over the next decade (BLS 2002-2003 Occupational Outlook Handbook).

The basic mission of the School of Communication Science & Disorders is to prepare speech-language pathologists and audiologists to provide clinical services to individuals with speech, language, and hearing impairments. The undergraduate curriculum (42 hours) leading to a bachelor’s degree offers liberal arts education in human communication and its disorders. Students learn about anatomy and physiology of the speech and hearing mechanisms; sound and its perception; and the development of language and communication systems. As well as, the components of the English sound system; the neurological bases of speech, language and hearing; and strategies used in the management and evaluation of speech, language and hearing impairments. The bachelor’s degree also offers a pre-professional education that is required to gain entry into graduate programs in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.

For information about the undergraduate program sequence, see the academic program guide: http://www.academic-guide.fsu.edu/communication_disorders.html.

For information about recommended prerequisites and the course sequence, see the academic map: http://www.academic-guide.fsu.edu/Maps/Mapcommdisorders.html

Interdisciplinary Certificate Programs

Certificate in Developmental Disabilities
Current undergraduates are eligible to pursue an interdepartmental Certificate in Developmental Disabilities, which provides a foundation of knowledge regarding etiology, treatment and policy issues related to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Students seeking this certificate must satisfy 9 credit hours of coursework and 3 credit hours of practicum from the approved list of courses and practicum sites.

For more information and the application see Developmental Disabilities Certificate (.pdf)

Interested students should consult with Dr. Linda Gessner, Project Coordinator
linda.gessner@cci.fsu.edu
Phone: 850-644-9141
Fax: 850-644-6639

Office locations:

Florida State University
201 West Bloxham Street
Office # 614 Warren Building
Tallahassee, FL  32306-1200
or
Northwood Centre, Suite 65
1940 North Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL  32303

CS&D Undergraduate Admissions

Application Deadlines

We admit new majors to our undergraduate programs in fall semester only, although students admitted for fall have the option of starting coursework in summer. The program will take a minimum of two years to complete after acceptance to the major. The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. EST on the first business day in February. If February 1 falls on a weekend, the first business day is the following Monday.

The application window for the next admission cycle is from January 7, 2013 through February 1, 2013.

Application Requirements

The 2013 application information will be available in October 2012. You may view the academic program guide, http://www.academic-guide.fsu.edu/, for more information.

IMPORTANT NOTE for undergraduate transfer students:

If you are not currently enrolled at FSU, you must apply to the university through the Online Applications and Information site. University application window.

For Additional Assistance

Prospective undergraduate students may call the College of Communication and Information Advising Center at 850-644-7278 for an appointment.