Second BA Program in Communication Sciences and Disorders
About the Program
Students who have an undergraduate degree in another field (related or unrelated to Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology) and who would like to change career paths can choose either of ourÌý2nd BA Program options listed below.
- Option A – 2nd BA Prerequisites TrackÌý(minimum of 29 Credits, no degree awarded)
- Option B – 2nd BA Full Degree TrackÌý(minimum of 30 Credits plus 12 credits outside the CSD major taken at QC, grants a second BA)
Students accepted into the program will choose either:
- Option A – CompleteÌýa sequence of courses in the Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) major that are required for entry into any master’s program in Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology.
Total of 29 credits (plus additional courses needed for graduate school, such as Statistics).
Or
- Option B –ÌýComplete the full undergraduate curriculum in CSD.
Total of 47 credits ( All 30 credits must be taken at ºì¶¹ÊÓƵ.
Application Process
- Apply to ºì¶¹ÊÓƵ as a matriculating undergraduate 2ndÌýBA studentÌýApplication link:
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- Apply to and be accepted into the 2ndÌýBA Program in the Communication Science and Disorders major. When accepted, the student will choose the option they would prefer to follow to complete coursework.
Application link:
Word format
/academics/lcd/ba-communications-sciences-disorders/
PDF format
/academics/prod5/wp-content/uploads/sites/356/2022/11/Application-to-CSD-Program-Website.pdf
For further information about the application process, please contactÌýGail.Oswald@qc.cuny.edu
Admissions
- Once matriculated into the program, each student will participate in advisement with their assigned CSD Faculty Academic Advisor.
- If accepted into the program, it is highly recommended that all the prerequisite classes be completed at ºì¶¹ÊÓƵ.
Tracks and Courses
See Course DescriptionsÌýon the CSD website:
/academics/lcd/undergraduate-course-descriptions
For ALL 2nd BA students:Ìý
Students are departmentally enrolled in two or three CSD courses a semester. Prior to registration student will receive a course request form to complete and return to the CSD department.
In addition to the courses listed below, graduate schools in Speech-Language Pathology require students to have taken courses in statistics, biological sciences, and physical sciences (Chemistry or Physics).
Please check the websites of any graduate programs you are interested in to see if there are additional admission requirements.
| Option A: 2nd BA Prerequisites Track |
Option B: 2nd BA Full Degree Track |
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There are some differences between the courses required for the 2nd BA Prerequisites Only Track (Option A) and the 2nd BA full degree track (Option B). The 2nd BA Prerequisites Only (Option A) Track does not require students to take LCD 105 and LCD 316). Completion of the 2nd BA Prerequisites only (Option A) Track takes 3 to 4 semesters. ³§³Ù³Ü»å±ð²Ô³Ù²õÌýdo not receive a degree when they complete the 2nd BA pre-requisite only course sequence. |
Courses follow the same sequence as required of the undergraduate CSD majors. Completion of the CSD major courses for the 2nd BA Full Degree Track often takes about 4 to 5 semesters. ³§³Ù³Ü»å±ð²Ô³Ù²õÌýdoÌýreceive a 2nd BA degree when they complete the required coursework. Courses that can be taken any time: 12-13 credits:
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First Level: 15 credits No pre-requisites required for the following classes.
Enrollment in LCD 207 AND LCD 208 in the same semester is not recommended. Certain minimum grades must be reached to continue to second level courses. (See below). |
First Level: 9 credits
In order to enroll in Second Level classes, students must obtain a 3.0 or above GPA average across these three 100 level courses.ÌýÌý OneÌýcourse retake allowed. |
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Second Level: 14 credits
It is recommended that if students receive a grade lower than a C- in a 300-level course,Ìý you retake this course. |
Second Level: 9 credits
Must obtain a B- inÌýeach class in order to enroll in Third Level courses. One course retake allowed. Enrollment in LCD 207 AND LCD 208 in the same semester is not recommended. |
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Third Level: 17 credits Third Level classes require a minimum of 2 semesters to complete.
No grade lower than a C- in any Third Level class will not count toward this major. |
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| Total: 29 credits | Total: 45-47 credits |
To become more familiar with the fields of speech-language pathology, we highly recommend that you refer to the ASHA.org website (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association). For audiology, refer to the Audiology.org website.
Both website listed below:
https: //www.audiology.org/careers
Undergraduate & 2nd BA Admissions Coordinator:
Karen Ball MPA MS CCC- SLP BCS-S
karen.ball@qc.cuny.edu
Contact Us
Office Assistant: Gail Oswald