BSCD Communication Disorders

Willow Hall Room 253
Round Rock Campus
 

The Department of Communication Disorders, located in Round Rock, is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and clinical practice in speech-language pathology and audiology. We are committed to innovative instruction, expansion of knowledge, and community-based collaboration to create a vibrant and supportive learning community that engages and inspires students, faculty, staff, and clients. Advanced clinical and educational training, grounded in evidence-based practices (EBP) and practice-based practices (PBP), prepares students in the undergraduate program for entry into graduate school.

The Department of Communication Disorders provides undergraduate students with the academic background to successfully enter a graduate program in speech-language pathology or audiology. The undergraduate curriculum provides knowledge in normal and disordered speech, language, swallowing and hearing processes. Coursework in the major is supported by additional courses in psychology, counseling, biology, physics, and statistics.

It is a policy of the College of Health Professions that each student must provide a Health Report completed by a physician or licensed healthcare provider, and must document current, specific immunizations before the student can be placed in a clinical or internship assignment in their respective program. Information on these requirements and forms to be supplied may be obtained through the school office.

As a condition for participation in clinical aiding, in which direct client contact is required, students are required to have a background check. Information on the background check process will be provided by the department. Previous misdemeanor or felony convictions under various titles of the Texas Penal Code may affect eligibility for practitioner license status following graduation.