http://alliedhealth.ouhsc.edu/Prospective-Students/Academic-Programs/BS-in-Communication-Sciences-and-Disorders
Program Description
The University of Oklahoma Health Campus offers undergraduate and graduate education in the areas of normal speech and hearing processes and their disorders. The department’s academic programs are fully accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.
At the undergraduate level, the discipline emphasizes coursework in the normal communication process and an understanding of communication disorders. Advanced levels of education are directed toward learning communication assessment and treatment techniques for a wide variety of disorders, including aphasia, childhood speech disorders, voice loss following laryngectomy, cerebral palsy, cleft palate, language-learning disabilities, and hearing loss. Additionally, opportunities exist for student-faculty research at both the undergraduate and the graduate levels.
This is a four-year program in which the first and second years (67 semester hours) may be completed at the University of Oklahoma, Norman campus, or any accredited college or university. The third and fourth years are completed at the Health Campus.
Program Defined
Communication Sciences and Disorders refers to the study of normal speech and hearing processes and their disorders. At the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, the Communication Sciences and Disorders program refers to the undergraduate study which prepares individuals for graduate programs in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology.
Cost
Students may expect additional costs that include, but are not limited to, a personal computer, textbooks, lab fees, insurance, and supplies. Students are required to assume financial responsibilities for expenses associated with clinical requirements. For financial aid information, contact the Financial Aid Office at (405) 271-2118.
It is the student’s responsibility to ensure they are enrolled in the prescribed courses and to pay tuition and fees at the time designated by the Bursar's Office. Details regarding tuition/fee charges and collection are available from the Bursar's Office.
Accreditation
This program is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.
Admission Requirements
To be eligible for admission to the BS CSD program, applicants must have met the following requirements:
- Have successfully completed, or be in the process of completing, a minimum of 64-67 semester credit hours of coursework prior to the beginning of the program, including all prerequisite requirements with a ‘C’ or higher
- Maintain a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA in previous coursework. Note that the university does not recognize academic forgiveness nor reprieve policies. All attempts of a course are included in the calculation of GPAs
- If English is a second language
If after reviewing the qualifications for the program you are unsure of whether you meet them, please contact ahinfo@ouhsc.edu. We are here to help and support you as you pursue a career in the health sciences.
Application Procedure
- Complete the online OU Health application;
- Submit official, sealed transcripts from all colleges and/or universities attended directly to OU Health;
- If previous coursework is from colleges or universities outside of the US, please review information for Foreign Credential Evaluations;
- Complete the Kira Talent online asynchronous interview. A link is provided to applicants shortly after submitting their OU Health application;
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis beginning in October for applicants who have completed the above steps, with initial decisions anticipated to be communicated within 60 days of completing the application. Initial decisions may include admitted, waitlisted, or denied. We do not publish our waitlist and will continue to admit students until the class is filled.
Prerequisites for Applicants with No Degree, AAS, or AA/AS from Non-Oklahoma School
Applicants are required to complete 64-67 credit hours of coursework prior to the beginning of the program. The total credit hours should include all coursework listed below and any additional elective courses needed to reach the credit hour requirement.
Note: Applicants who have taken an OU First Year Experience course will need to complete 67 credit hours prior to beginning the program. Those who have not completed this course will take it during the program and will need to complete 61 credit hours prior to beginning the program.
Please note: varies = there are multiple courses that are equivalent for these prerequisites. If you are attending OU in Norman for these courses, click here for equivalent courses; if attending another institution, please check the Transfer Equivalency Database.
Remedial courses do not count towards the credit hours.
If you are planning to attend the University of Oklahoma Norman campus to fulfill your Western Culture, World Culture (or Non-Western Culture), Art Forms, and/or Upper Level General Education prerequisite, please click here to review acceptable courses offered in these categories on the University of Oklahoma Norman campus.
Prerequisites for Applicants with AA/AS from Oklahoma School
Applicants are required to complete 67 credit hours of coursework prior to the beginning of the program. The total credit hours should include all coursework listed below and any additional elective courses needed to reach the credit hour requirement.
Prerequisites for Applicants with Bachelor's Degree
