BA in Communications Sciences & Disorders

About the Program

This is the study of normal communication and its impairment, and the habilitation and rehabilitation of children and adults with disorders of speech, hearing, and language. It includes pre-professional coursework for students who wish to undertake graduate programs leading to careers as speech-language pathologists and audiologists. Students have the opportunity to observe clinical practice in the �춹��Ƶ Speech-Language-Hearing Center. The program also introduces basic speech, language, and hearing science in preparation for graduate study in such areas as acoustic phonetics, psychological and physical acoustics, and psycholinguistics.

Students interested in becoming a Communications Sciences and Disorders major must formally apply to be accepted into the minor. Minimum requirements are completion of a minimum of 24 college credits and a GPA of at least 3.0. Meeting the minimum requirements for admission does not guarantee admission. Further information is available in the LCD department or on the department’s website. Preparation for professional work in communication disorders requires completion of a master’s degree in speech-language pathology or an AudD degree in audiology.

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Application Process

Students who wish to become Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) majors (Code 100-Speech Pathology)��must formally apply to be admitted to the major.

To apply, students��must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 (B) and 24 completed credits��from a regionally accredited college or university.
Transfer students must be admitted by��춹��Ƶ��AND��the CSD major before registration into any major courses. Transfer students may apply the semester prior to matriculation.
Applications for the CSD major may be downloaded from this website.
Students are admitted into the major on a��rolling admission basis, meaning applications will be evaluated as they come in.
Applicants who qualify for admission go through a��competitive review. The number of students admitted is dependent on the available space in the major. Consequently, all qualified students may not be admitted to the major in each semester.

Application for Admission to the Communication Sciences & Disorders Major (PDF)

Registration Process

CSD majors register into courses during the regular registration period in��.

NOTE:��If you are part of a special group that gets priority with early registration, such as Macaulay Honors or the Seek Program, know that you will need to register on the regular registration date for all CSD courses based on your student classification (i.e., Sophomore, Junior, Senior).��

Please check your emails and the bulletin board outside QH Room 301A for��program updates regarding registration schedules.

QC students are not permitted to take CSD major courses at other colleges or universities through the E-permit process.

Click here for Required Courses/Pre-requisite Structure/Retention in the Major

Sample Course Sequence

NOTE: Students are typically enrolled in 2 to 3 CSD courses each semester. The decision about how many major courses are taken in a semester can be made by the UG Admissions Coordinator. Completion of the CSD major program typically takes 5-6 semesters.

(Courses marked with an * may be taken during any semester. See below for a list of courses)

First and Second Semesters��(after acceptance into the program)

LCD 105. Fundamentals of Psycholinguistics for the Study of Typical and Atypical Language
LCD 106. Introduction to Neurodiversity & Communication Disorders in Children and Adults
LCD 110. Phonetics
Course(s) from related areas*

Third Semester

LCD 207. Anatomy and Physiology for Speech and Language
LCD 216. Language Acquisition
Course(s) from related areas*

Fourth Semester

LCD 208. Hearing Science
LCD 316. Language and Communication in the School-Aged Child
LCD 322. Disorders of Speech or LCD 323. Disorders of Language
Course(s) from related areas*

Fifth Semester

LCD 309. Speech Science
LCD 322. Disorders of Speech or LCD 323. Disorders of Language
LCD 330. Audiology I
Course(s) from related areas*

Sixth Semester (If Needed)

Course(s) from related areas*

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PSYCH 214 (pre-req. PSYCH 101)
One 3 credit course in Statistics:�� PSYCH 107.3 or MATH 114
One 3 credit course in Biological Science
One 3 credit course in Physical Science

The Biological and Physical Science courses are required for CSD students who entered the major in the Fall of 2022 or after. It is the student’s responsibility to check if pre-requisites are necessary for the above classes.

Some biology and, physics, and chemistry courses may also fulfill the college pathways’ requirement.

Please check the websites of any of the graduate programs that you are interested in to see if there are additional admission requirements.

Undergraduate Advising

LCD ADVISING CIRCLES

Our department strives to empower all students with the information they need to make successful strides in the CSD major. We do this by providing personalized, comprehensive advisement through a three-step model.

Step #1:��Join a��Large Group General Advisement Meeting��for ALL UG CSD students led by the Program Director.

Purpose: To provide students with general tips for success in the major and a broad overview of the major requirements, expectations, and sequence of how to proceed through the coursework. It��is��mandatory��that all students attend at least��one of these two meetings per academic year (Sep-June).��Attendance will be taken.

NOTE: Two General Advisement meetings will be scheduled at the start of each Fall and Spring semester. Date/times and zoom link will be emailed via the department.

Step #2:��Meet with your assigned CSD Advisor for a��Small Group Advisor Meeting.

Purpose: To allow students to meet with their personal CSD advisor who will share their insights, advice, and guidance, and answer any CSD-related questions you may have as you move along in the major.

Step #3:��Schedule an��Individual Advisement Meeting��with your assigned CSD advisor.

Purpose: To give students an opportunity to further clarify and answer specific questions related to your personal situation, concerns, and issues in the CSD major.

Dual Majors or Minors in Linguistics

Communication Sciences and Disorders students interested in taking a second major in Linguistics or a minor in Linguistics are advised to declare this with the Registar’s office. Please refer to the webpage for the General Linguistics major and minor for further information.

Please note that��LCD 110 Phonetics may be used to satisfy the General Linguistics LCD 150 Linguistic Phonetics requirement, and LCD 105 Fundamentals of Psycholinguistics is an elective course for General Linguistics.�� No other��courses can be used to satisfy both the CSD major and LCD major/minor requirements.

��** NOTE: LCD 101 fulfills the Pathways LANG requirement.�� It is not required for the Communication Sciences and Disorders students, but it is strongly recommended.

Professional Preparation in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

The professional preparation for careers in speech-language pathology and audiology is accomplished exclusively at the graduate level. Students interested in pursuing careers in speech-language pathology or audiology should contact the , and speak with their advisors.

Counseling Services

Counseling Services��provides free and confidential services to anyone who is currently enrolled and registered as an undergraduate or graduate student at �춹��Ƶ.
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Counseling Services provides individual and group counseling via phone or Zoom, depending on the student’s preference.

Students can��schedule an appointment to speak with a counselor by calling��718-997-5420 and leaving��a message with their name,��CUNY ID, and phone number. Students can also email��counselingservices@qc.cuny.edu��to inquire about services.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions for the Undergraduate Communication Sciences & Disorders Major

Contact Us

Program Director: Yael Neumann

Undergraduate & 2nd BA Admissions Coordinator: Karen Ball

Office Assistant: Gail Oswald��