Communication Sciences and Disorders - USF BCS

Communication Sciences & Disorders: 

Communication Sciences & Disorders College of Behavioral & Community Sciences

Our Mission... : 

Our Mission... Humans use language to communicate, and this communication can take many forms: speech and hearing, reading and writing, signing, cueing, and augmentative/alternative forms of communication. At the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, our mission is to foster human communication by: Conducting research. Educating and mentoring scientists, clinicians, and interpreters. Operating teaching clinics . Advocating for and raising awareness of the communication needs and the rights of Deaf people and of those with speech, language, and hearing disorders.

What is Communication Sciences & Disorders?: 

What is Communication Sciences & Disorders? Communication Sciences and Disorders focuses on the understanding the processes of normal speech, language, and hearing, as well as assessing, diagnosing, and treating those with communicative disorders. Examples of potential careers include: Audiologist Speech Clinician Speech - Language Educator Hearing and Speech Scientist Speech-Language Pathologist Interpreter for the Deaf Teacher of Deaf and Hearing Impaired Speech Assistant (B.A. degree only) Audiology Assistant

Speech Language Pathologists……. : 

Speech Language Pathologists……. Identify, assess, and treat speech, language and swallowing problems. Address problems like stuttering, voice disorders, and ability to understand language. Address issues related to education including problems with learning and literacy. May work with individuals who have suffered stroke, neurologic disorders, cancer of the head and neck, cleft palate, or delayed language development. Graduate school is required to practice as an SLP.

 Audiologists……………….. : 

Audiologists……………….. Hearing health care professionals who specialize in preventing, identifying and assessing hearing and balance disorders. Provide treatment for hearing loss including properly fitting hearing aids and other assistive listening devices. Graduate school is required to practice as an audiologist.

 Interpreters……………………. : 

Interpreters……………………. Facilitate communication between people who are deaf or hard of hearing and people who can hear. Must be fluent in English and American Sign Language (ASL), which combines signing, finger spelling, and specific body language. Must pay attention carefully, understand what is communicated in both languages, and express thoughts and ideas clearly. Strong research and analytical skills, mental dexterity, and an exceptional memory also are important.

Where can I work with a CSD background?: 

Where can I work with a CSD background? Public Health Departments Research Agencies Schools Private and Group Practice Colleges and Universities Industrial Audiology Health Care Corporate Speech-Language Pathology Government agencies Court systems Private businesses Other medical, legal, religious, mental health, rehabilitation, performing arts and business.

The CSD Major offers Three concentrations………….: 

The CSD Major offers Three concentrations…………. The undergraduate concentration in Language-Speech-Hearing Science provides pre-professional study that prepares the students for graduate study in: Speech-Language Pathology Deaf Education Doctor of Audiology (AuD). The ITT concentration seeks to educate students to become interpreters for deaf individuals. Language-Speech-Hearing Interpreter Training

Deaf Studies (curriculum currently under review): 

Deaf Studies (curriculum currently under review) Seeks to educate students to communicate and interact with people who are deaf and to apply this knowledge within work settings where knowledge of deafness and deaf culture is essential Prepares students to work in a variety of settings such as social services, vocational rehabilitation, education, etc. with a variety of deaf and hard of hearing individuals utilizing various communication methods, both manual and oral.

And an American Sign Language Minor: 

And an American Sign Language Minor Students take: ASL 2140C: Basic ASL ASL 2150C: Intermediate ASL ASL 4161C: Advanced ASL ASL 3514: History and Culture of the Deaf ASL 4201C: American Sign Language IV

Language Speech Hearing In your first two years……..: 

Language Speech Hearing In your first two years…….. These are pre-requisite courses that require a grade of B- or better. BSC 2085/L Human Anatomy & Physiology I (FKL Life Science) PHY 2020 Conceptual Physics (FKL Physical Science) STA 2122 Social Science Statistics (FKL Math) PSY 2012 Introduction to Psychology (FKL Social/Behavioral Science)

LSH Major Requirements Core courses must be taken in sequence starting in Fall semester of junior year: 

LSH Major Requirements Core courses must be taken in sequence starting in Fall semester of junior year SPA 3002 Intro. to Disorders of Speech & Language SPA 3030 Intro. to Hearing Sciences SPA 3101 Anatomy & Physiology of the Speech /Hearing Mechanism SPA 3113 Applied Phonetics in Communication Disorders SPA 3004 Intro. to Language Development & Disorders SPA 3011 Intro. to Speech Science SPA 3310 Intro. to Disorders of Hearing SPA 3261 Language Science in CSD SPA 4510 Intro to Clinical Methods & Counseling in CSD SPA 4104 Neuroanatomy SPA 4321 Intro. to Audiologic Rehabilitation SPA 4050 Introduction to the Clinical Process ( EXIT CAPSTONE) SPA 4257 Adult Communication Disorders SPA 4250 Introduction to Speech Disorders Major Elective ( Fall or Spring ) Junior Year Senior Year

Interpreter Training In your first two years………….: 

Interpreter Training In your first two years…………. These pre-requisites require a grade point average of 3.0 or better. ASL 2140C Basic American Sign Language ASL 2150C Intermediate American Sign Language ASL 4161C Advanced American Sign Language ASL 4201C American Sign Language IV ASL 4301C Structure of American Sign Language

ITT Major requirements Core Courses These must be taken in sequence starting in a summer semester after you have completed the prerequisite courses. : 

ITT Major requirements Core Courses These must be taken in sequence starting in a summer semester after you have completed the prerequisite courses. INT 3270 Interpreting Process & Skill Dev. INT 3112 Translation from English & from ASL INT 3004 Fundamentals of Interpreting ASL 3324 Advanced ASL Discourse INT 3205 Interpreting I ASL 3514 History & Culture of the Deaf Required Elective 3 credits SPA 3261 Language Science in CSD SPA 3004 Intro. to Language Development and Disorders INT 4490 Cued Speech SPA 3470 Culture & Diversity in CSD INT 4206 Interpreting II INT 4944 Practicum: Clinic INT 4190 Senior Seminar INT 4235 Advanced Receptive Voicing SPA 4962 UG Comprehensive Exam INT 4208 Interpreting III INT 4211 Transliterating Additional Graduation Requirements: Must successfully pass the National Interpreter Certification (NIC) written examination before graduation. Junior Year Senior Year

Deaf Studies Major requirements include but are not limited to:: 

Deaf Studies Major requirements include but are not limited to: Coursework is designed to provide students with an opportunity to learn about the language, education, history, and culture of Deaf people in the United States as well as issues that impact the provision of services. Students will choose foundational courses in CSD, ASL, Social Services, Oral/Aural Communication, Manual/Visual Communication

We offer to you…………..: 

We offer to you………….. Undergraduate Honors Program The Honors Program in Communication Sciences & Disorders (LSH, ITT) provides students with research experience and advanced training in the discipline. National Student Speech-Language and Hearing Association (NSSLHA) USF Chapter Professional Academic Advising

Advising & Additional Information: 

Advising & Additional Information Melissa Cahu De Lima Undergraduate Adviser Phone: (813) 974-7428 | Office: PCD 4001 Email: csdadvising@bcs.usf.edu http://csd.cbcs.usf.edu/undergraduateStudies/