Communication is an intrinsic part of who we are. With a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Georgia Southern University, you’ll help people with hearing, swallowing, speech and other challenges express themselves more easily and connect with the world around them.
Locations
- Armstrong Campus (In Person)
Why Major in Communication Sciences and Disorders at Georgia Southern?
- Prepare for graduate study in this pre-professional program.
- Help others improve their quality of life.
- Participate in volunteer and clinical work.
- Become part of a growing field.
- 124 credit hours to completion.
Take the first step toward helping others overcome communication challenges with a bachelor’s in communication sciences and disorders from Georgia Southern.
You’ll explore the typical processes of communication and their development. This pre-professional program is ideal for students interested in a career in audiology or speech-language pathology and fulfills prerequisite requirements for graduate study.
When you complete this pathway, you’ll enter a rapidly growing field: Audiologists, speech-language pathologists and other specialists can expect double-digit rates of job growth. Part of the demand is spurred by our aging population, who have higher risks for strokes and dementia. Speech and language therapy is integral to recovery, adapting to age-related changes and maintaining independence.
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What Can You Do With a Bachelor’s in Communication Sciences and Disorders?
Graduates with a BS in Communication Sciences and Disorders often pursue careers in disciplines such as deaf education, speech science, hearing science, special education or child development. While these fields typically require additional training, your Georgia Southern degree puts you in the position to continue your education.
Where our graduates work:
- Colleges and universities
- Government
- Hospitals
- Private practices
- Public health departments
- Rehabilitation centers
- Schools
What our graduates do:
- Audiologist*
- Audiometric assistant
- Behavioral therapist
- Deaf educator
- Hearing aid salesperson
- Neuropsychologist*
- Occupational therapist*
- Rehabilitation technician
- Research assistant
- Special education teacher
- Speech-language pathologist*
- Speech-language pathologist assistant
*Additional training needed
What You’ll Learn
Students in the communication sciences and disorders program take courses in a preset sequence. After starting with a foundation in sciences such as biology, psychology and chemistry, you’ll move on to field-specific topics. Required classes cover anatomy and physiology, phonetics, speech and language development, communication and language disorders and more.
See the CurriculumBuild Your Experience
First-hand experience is at the core of a Georgia Southern education. Communication sciences and disorders majors are required to earn supervised clinical observations and complete one semester of a service-learning experience.
Serve the Community
Graduates of the communication sciences and disorders program are driven to help others. You’ll start doing just that while you’re still in class. Students must complete 25 hours of guided clinical observation with an audiologist or speech-language pathologist and also 10 hours of unpaid volunteer work.
Get Involved
Join a career-related organization to build your network, participate in conferences and other events, and advocate for student and community needs. Groups for communication sciences and disorders majors include the National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association and the Student Academy of Audiology.
“I realized that my cousin was born with cerebral palsy and microcephaly and needed a speech therapist, which made my interest in speech expand even more. I learned a lot about speech therapy through that, and I was like, ‘I love this.’ So that’s why I chose it. And then through volunteering, I learned to fully love everything about it. I’m so passionate about it.”
Want to Learn More?
Explore essential information about our BS in Communication Sciences and Disorders program, including application details, accreditation status, and licensing disclosures. Gain insight into the program’s credibility and requirements to help you start your journey toward success with the knowledge you need.
Follow these steps to complete the Georgia Southern application:
- Create an application account.
- Complete our online application using the PIN you received after creating your application account.
- Once complete, pay the $30 application fee or upload a valid fee waiver. Previous Georgia Southern applicants and dual enrollment students do not need to pay the fee.
You can check your application status at My.GeorgiaSouthern.edu/admissions three days after completing your application. This page contains live information about your admission status, including a checklist of missing documents we need to make a decision.
Apply as a First-Year Student Transfer to Georgia SouthernIn addition to the coursework for the program of study, the following are required:
- Must complete CSDS coursework, Area F coursework and related field coursework with a “C” or better.
- Complete and submit the required documentation of 10 hours of community service that benefits the University, community and/or professions of speech-language pathology and audiology.
- Satisfy benchmark assessment requirements.
Note: It is the student’s responsibility to follow the benchmarks and initiate and maintain contact with their academic advisor. No exceptions to the requirements will be made.
Additional Requirements
Remember to:
- Talk with your Waters College of Health Professions (WCHP) academic advisor every semester.
- Try to maintain at least a 3.0 overall GPA.
- Follow the course sequence outlined in the program map and track your progress.
Multiple scholarships are available for students in the Waters College of Health Professions — including several available only for communication sciences and disorders majors. Some of these include:
Donna R. Brooks Endowment
The Donna R. Brooks Endowment is awarded to an undergraduate, full-time student majoring in communication sciences and disorders (CSD). The student must be a graduate of a public high school within the GA counties of Chatham, Effingham, Byran, Liberty, Tattnall or Toombs. The student must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and an unmet financial need equal to or greater than the scholarship amount. To be eligible, the student may not have received this scholarship previously. Amount varies each year.
Scholarships for Clinical Science StudentsMany of the clinical programs offered by the Waters College of Health Professions (WCHP) require a clinical internship or practicum experience to fulfill degree requirements. Pursuant to the University’s legal agreements, participants in clinical experiences are required to abide by the workplace rules of the clinical site. The University is aware of recent federal requirements that would mandate vaccination against COVID-19 for those working in certain settings, including health care. At this time, we expect that these new requirements may significantly impact our ability to locate a placement for students who remain unvaccinated. As always, WCHP will continue to make every effort to place students at clinical sites. However, please be aware that we may be unable to locate a site to accept unvaccinated students, which may cause a delay or inability to progress and complete the program of study.
Take the Next Step
Imagine a life restricted by an inability to communicate freely. Then imagine gaining the skills to help someone overcome that. Contact us to learn more.
Contact Us
Department of Clinical Sciences
Georgia Southern University Armstrong Campus
11935 Abercorn Street
Savannah, GA 31419
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Phone: 912-344-2969
Fax: 912-344-3472
Email: csds@georgiasouthern.edu