Comprehensive Major in
Communication Sciences and
Disorders
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
AND HUMAN SCIENCES
University Requirements
 English Competency
 Mathematics
 Foreign Language/Foreign Culture
 Cultural Diversity
 Service Learning
 Wellness Theory and Physical Activity
English Competency
University Requirements
 ENGL 110:
Introductory to College Writing
or HNRS 101:
 ENGL 112: College Writing for Transfer Students
or transfer students who have partially completed the English requirement
Mathematics
University Requirements
 MATH 246: Elementary Statistics (required)
***Be aware that this may taken and can fill GE,
University, Major and ASHA requirements***
Foreign Language/Foreign Culture
University Requirements
 A. Competency exam-passed at 102: Beginning ….
level or 102 course –grade C or better (including CSD
103: American Sign Language III
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or
 B. 9 credits of foreign culture coursework
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 C. A semester of study abroad completed successfully
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 D. 6 credits of a foreign culture courses & one course
from (A)
Cultural Diversity
University Requirements
 ES 385: Social Foundations: Human Relations
(3 credits)
***This course requires 15 hours prior to class and 15
hours in class for a total of 30 hours of cultural
diversity***
Service Learning
University Requirements
 ES 385: Social Foundations: Human Relations
&
CSD 470: Clinical Practicum
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30 hours required
15 human relations hours prior; 15 hours during course
 Students
MUST work out a plan for
service-learning hours if ES 385 and CSD
470 are not taken
Wellness Theory and Physical Activity
University Requirements
 2 credits total
 Wellness (1 credit)
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BIOL 196: Human Nutrition
IDIS 260: Techniques of Speaking and Singing
IDIS 301:
KINS 186: Wellness Concepts and Health Related Fitness
KINS 262: Health Survey
KINS 361: Physical Education and Health Education for Teachers of Grades K-8
FMHN 211: Wellness: Food for Fitness
FMHN 212: Navigating Health Care
FMHN 213: Body, Mind, Spirit Wellness
SW 424: Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse
ADTN 265: Women’s Health Issues
ADNT 285: Men’s Health Issues
ADNT 465: Interventions in Wellness and Healing
 Physical Activity (1 credit): KINS 101-184: Activities courses, 186, 200-209
NOTE:
ENGLISH 110, A MATH
COURSE
& THE FOREIGN
LANGUAGE/CULTURE
REQUIREMENT SHOULD
BE COMPLETED
EARLY
General Education (GE) Requirements
Bachelor of Science
 GE I: Communications
 GE II: Natural Sciences
 GE III: Social Sciences
 GE IV: Humanities
 GE V: University Wide General Education
Communications (GE I)
 Minimum of 3 credits from Sub A & 3 credits from
Sub-B
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Sub-A: CJ 202 required: Fundamentals of Speech
Sub-B: MATH 246 required: Elementary Statistics
***Be aware that MATH 246 may be taken and can fill GE,
University, Major and ASHA requirements***
Natural Sciences (GE II)
 9-12 credits from 2 sub-categories, including 1 lab
(labs in parenthesis)
***At least one HUMAN BIOLOGY (100, 111, 151, or 214)***
 Biology: (100 General Biology, 110 Ecology and Evolution, 151 Biology of Humans,
195 Plants and Society)
 Chemistry: (101, 104 General Chemistry II, 115 Chemical Principles, 180)
 Geography: (physical) (101, 104 The Physical Environment)
 Geology: (106 Earth Science, 110 Physical Geology, 115 Environmental Geology)
 Physics: (100 Physical Science, 211 General Physics, 226 Astronomy-Solar System,
229 Astronomy-Stars and Galaxies , 231 Universal Physics I)
 IDIS: Natural Sciences
Social Sciences (GE III)
 9-12 Credits from 2 sub-categories
 A. Anthropology
 B. Economics
 C. Geography (cultural)
 D. Political Science
 E. Psychology (PSYC 260, 230 required)
**This is where your required Psychology courses apply**
F. Sociology
G. IDIS-Social Sciences
Humanitites (GE IV)
 9-12 credits from 2 sub-categories
 DPI requirements-courses must be taken in sub-A
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and sub-D
A. Fine Arts: art, art history, music, theatre
B. Philosophy: (excluding logic) or Religious Studies
C. History
D. Literature: English or Foreign Language Literature
E. IDIS: Humanities, IDIS, INTS, WMNS
University Wide General Education (GE V)
 Up to 6 credits of GE
***Any other GE credits up to 6***
Department of Public Instruction (DPI) requires a course in each
category
 Western History or Western Contemporary Culture
 Non-Western History or Non-Western
Contemporary Culture
***Comprehensive Majors MUST have a course in
each of the above categories (per DPI). These can be
taken in GE-some courses meet more than one
requirement-consider GE III and IV that meet more
than a single requirement.***
Comprehensive Major (B.S.):
Communication Sciences and Disorders
 CSD Courses
 Non-CSD Courses
 CSD Electives
 59 credits total: 42 CDS, 17-18 non-CSD
CSD Courses (42 Credits Total)
Course
Semester
Credit
256 Anatomy & Physiology
F
4
257 Normal Communication Development
F
3
Sp
1
F, Sp
2
Sp
3
F
3
331 Developmental Language Disorders
Sp
4
352 Fluency Disorders
Sp
3
353 Speech & Hearing Sciences
Sp
4
F
3
F, Sp
3
373 Basic Audiology
F
3
440 Neurological Aspects
F
2
F, Sp
2
Sp
2
258 Normal Communication Lab
262 Phonetics
321 Aural Rehabilitation
326 Voice & Resonance Disorders
358 Phonological Disorders
370 Clinical Procedures
470 Clinical Practicum
485 Serving Diverse Populations
Non-CSD Courses (17-18 Credits)
 Required
Course
Credits
ES 385 Human Relations
3
PSYC 260 Educational Psychology
3
PSYC 230 Human Development
3
SPED 200 Exceptional Child or
PSYCH 334 Psychology of Exceptional Child
3
SPED 306 Behavioral Management or
PSYC 281 Intro to Behavior Analysis & Therapy or
PSYC 302 Principals of Learning
3
Non-CSD cont…
 Minimum of one required: 2-3 credits
Course
Credits
SPED 210 Intro to Cognitive Disabilities
3
SPED 220 Intro to Special Ed: Early Childhood
3
SPED 330 Intro to Learning Disabilities
3
PSYC 333 Psychology of Adulthood & Aging
3
PSYC 378 Psychology of Language
3
PSYC 379 Cognitive Psychology
3
ES 328 Content Area Reading & Study
Strategies
2
CSD Electives
Course
Semester
Credits
150 Intro to CSD
F, Sp
3
101 ASL I
F, Sp
3
378/578 Intro to Sign
F, Sp
3
F, Sp, Su
1-3
410/610 Communication Disorders of the Aged
Sp
3
411/611 Facilitating Comm in Preschool Child
Sp
2
F, Sp
1-3
448/648 Aphasia and Related Disorders
Sp
2
473/673 Applications in Audiology
F
2
495/695 Directed Studies in CSD
F, Sp, Su
1-3
499 Independent Study (Senior)
F, Sp, Su
1-3
399 Independent Study (Junior)
415 Instructional Internship
Miscellaneous CSD Information
 For CSD 470: overall GPA 2.75
• CSD 3.00
• All CSD 300 & 400 level courses require a
minimum overall GPA 2.75
 Summer classes offerings in CSD
 Taking Graduate level courses as an Undergraduate
 Paperwork for Independent Studies
Self Advising
 http://www.uwec.edu/csd/ug_selfadvise.doc
FAQ
 How do I drop (withdraw from a class)?
During the first week of the fall or spring semesters, you can drop a
class directly through MyBlugold. There will be no record of your
enrollment in your class on your transcript.
 As of the second week, you must get approval signatures on a Change of
Registration form to drop classes. You will receive a “W” on your
record.
 Dates for dropping a class with no record of enrollment and for
withdrawing from a class with a “W” are prorated for short courses
(those lasting less than 16 weeks) and for courses during summer and
winterim. You can check these dates on MyBlugold.
 For more information see "Issues to Consider before Withdrawing
From a Class".
FAQ
 Is it o.k. to go below full time?
Dropping below full time (12 credits for a regular semester)
can cause problems in the following areas:
 Athletic eligibility
 Health insurance (if the student is covered under his/her
parent's health insurance, full time enrollment is often
required)
 Veterans benefits and financial aid
 Eligibility for the Dean's list
 Withdrawing from more than one course can affect your
academic standing.
FAQ
How do I withdraw from the university?
Withdrawing from the University is begun in the office of the College in which the
student is enrolled. In emergencies the process can be done for the student by the Office
of Student Development and Diversity.
 Academic Consequences of withdrawing from the university:
 Withdrawing from the university during the first two weeks of classes (the official
period for adding or dropping classes) results in no academic penalty. A student
receives either a full or partial refund of fees. A statement on the transcript indicates
that the student withdrew from the University.
 Withdrawal from the university during the third through the tenth week of classes will
negatively affect a student's academic standing (because the student did not complete
75% of the classes) unless an "exemption to academic penalty" is approved by the
student's Dean or Associate Dean. "W's" are always reported on the transcript.
 Withdrawing from the University after the tenth week of classes will normally result in
grades of "F's" for all unfinished classes. Exceptions to this policy, generally given for
extenuating circumstances, may be obtained from the Dean of the College in which the
student is enrolled, usually upon the recommendation of the Associate Dean of
Student Development
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FAQ
 Can I change my adviser?
You can always request a new adviser. Go to Paula
Collins in HSS 112.
FAQ
 How do I change my major or minor?
You change your major or minor in the academic
department. A complete list of procedures can be
found at:
http://www.uwec.edu/Registrar/ChgofMajor/index.
htm
FAQ
 How do I find out about on-line courses?
A special web-page lists on-line courses. In addition,
there is a special section of the on-line Class
Schedule Bulletin.
FAQ
 I want to take a summer school course back home. How do I
know if it will transfer?
Equivalencies for all UW System schools and Wisconsin Technical
Colleges can be found on Transfer Information System (TIS).
 Course equivalencies for private schools in Wisconsin and for
Minnesota Schools are available on the UW-Eau Claire Registrar’s web
page.
 Prior approval forms: It is wise to do paperwork before you take the
course. If they are going to Wisconsin or Minnesota school you should
print out the equivalency currently on the web (see above), sign and
date it, and turn it in to the Registration Office, Schofield 128.
 Students attending a school not listed on either of the above web sites
may file a Prior Approval Form.
FAQ
 How do I get a what-if degree audit?
What-if degree audits are requested on-line and delivered to your email
account.
 From our home page Select “Current Students”
 Select “MyBlugold” from the left-hand column
 Sign on using your normal computer username and password
 Select “My Info”
 Select “Request for Degree Audits, Transcripts, etc. ”
 Sign on again using your normal computer username and password
 Select your desired major/degree
 Choose catalogue year
 Choose type of degree and school/college (if needed)
 Choose a second program if you have a minor or another major
 Choose a third program if needed
 Select submit
FAQ
 How do I get a transcript? Official - Transcripts
are requested in the Office of Registration. Complete
information and a downloadable form is found at the
Registrar’s site.
Unofficial transcripts can be obtained through
"MyBlugold". Choose "My Info" and select "Requests
for Degree Audits, Transcripts, etc."
FAQ
 I'm not doing well in a course. How do I get
help?
The first rule is always to talk with the instructor. He
or she can often give you study tips or help you will
specific problems. A guide to tutoring help can be
found at:
http://www.uwec.edu/asc/Students/tutoring.htm
FAQ
 How do I calculate my GPA?
There is an on-line GPA calculator that calculates
your semester GPA and can help you figure out what
grades you have to get to raise your GPA.
FAQ
 Is it o.k. if I take a course S/U?
That is a complicated question. It is best to talk to
your adviser before taking a course S/U since some
majors have restrictions.
FAQ
 I need enrollment verification for health
insurance. Where do I go?
You can request enrollment verification through the
Registration Web site.
FAQ
 I didn't get my retroactive credits for
language. What should I do?
Retro credits are not put on your transcript
immediately, but if they do not appear within a few
weeks of the end of the semester, you should contact
your instructor. There is a form that you needed to
fill out to get the credits and sometimes a student
doesn’t fill it out or it doesn’t get to the Registrar’s
office.
FAQ
 I need to take a placement test. How do I go
about doing it?
If you are a current student, call 836-5522 or stop by
Schofield 226 to see when we are giving the
placement tests.
 New freshmen will take the tests during Regional
Placement testing. You will receive information
about that in February.
 Transfer students will have an opportunity to take
the placement test during Orientation.
Graduate Application Process
Factors to Consider
• Minimum GPAs and GRE scores
• Day vs. evening classes
• Safety & geographical location
• Available resources and experiences
• Cost
– In state vs. reciprocity vs. out of state
– Housing, books, cars needed
– Application fees
– Financial aid availability & likelihood
Decisions
 How many applications to submit?
 Between 1 & 5
 Each has application fee of at least $45.00
 What do if accepted to > 1 program?
 Yes to your first choices, no to others
 Make final choice within 6 weeks
 Let programs know if interested or not
Required Materials You Send
 Application to university
 Application to program (specify SLP, Aud)
 Letter of intent
 Optional
 Scholarship applications
 Graduate assistant applications
 Financial aid forms
Other Materials to be Sent
 GRE scores
 Official transcripts from ALL colleges
 NOT UWEC when apply to UWEC
 Letters of recommendation
 For program
 For scholarships
 For graduate assistantships
Pay close attention to:
• Deadlines & what to send where
• Essay/letter of intent
– 1-2 double spaced pages
– Edit for perfection
– Tailor to each program
• Letters of recommendation
– Mostly CSD faculty; supervisor if possible
– Provide stamped envelopes & all forms
– Provide sheet about you
– Provide program addresses & deadline
Admission to UWEC
 Overall GPA at least 2.75
 CSD GPA at least 3.0
 GRE scores – no minimum
 Files are ranked with top admitted, bottom not
admitted & middle on waiting list
 Tips
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Use checklist
Forms sent to 3 different places
Questions