Typical Course Sequence for Majors
Freshman Year
Fall Term
- SP 103: Introduction to Communication Disorders*
- PL 201: Foundations of Philosophy
- WR 100: Effective Writing
- Language Core
- Social Science Core (PY Course recommended)
Spring Term
- HS 100: Encountering the Past
- SP 200-level Required Course*
- Language Core or Elective
- Science Core (BL Course)
- Social Science Core
Sophomore Year
Fall Term
- EN 101: The Art of Reading
- SP 200-level Required Course*
- SP 200-level Required Course*
- ST 110: Introductions to Statistical Methods and Data Analysis*
- Elective
Spring Term
- English 200-level Course or History 200-level Course
- SP 200-level Required Course*
- SP 300-level Required Course*
- TH 201: Theology Matters
Junior Year
Fall Term
- PL 200 or TH 200-level Course
- SP 300-level Required Course*
- SP 300-level Required Course*
- TH 201: Introduction to Theology
- Fine Arts Core
- Elective
Spring Term
- SP 300-level Required Course*
- SP 400-level Required Course*
- Natural Science (CH/PH Courses)
- Elective
Senior Year
Fall Term
- SP 400-level Required Course*
- Ethics Core
- SP 400-level Required Course*
- Elective
- Elective
Spring Term
- SP 400-level Required Course*
- Elective
- Elective
- Elective
- Elective
* Required for major
1. Majors must complete one mathematics course (ST110 required) and two natural science courses (one biology and one chemistry or physics) to fulfill the math/science core requirement.
2. The following courses are electives within the major: (Free Electives) SP 102, SP 214, SP 312, SP 314, SP 413, SP 417. Students who wish to pursue graduate studies in speech-language pathology are strongly encouraged to take SP 441 in their senior year.
3. Some states require teacher certification in order to pursue a career within the school system. Interested students should check each state’s requirements and consult with their major advisor.
4. The curriculum includes primarily core courses for the freshman and sophomore years. Students often complete two major courses in the freshman year and a consistent number of major courses thereafter. Required major courses are offered at least one time each semester.
5. Students planning to study abroad should talk with International Programs, the Academic Advising and Support Center, and their academic advisor during their freshman or sophomore year to plan their course of study (see Advising). While the Department encourages students to participate in programs that they choose, coursework in the major cannot be fulfilled in the study abroad program. The department cannot guarantee the sequence or availability of courses as outlined should the student choose to study abroad.
6. Students must complete the diversity core requirement through a designated diversity core, major, or elective course (see Diversity Requirement under Curriculum and Policies on the website).
