Program in Communication Sciences and Disorders

Welcome to the Texas A&M University-Kingsville Homepage for the Communication Sciences and Disorders Program

Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSDO) is a growing field in today's society. The demand for speech pathologists and audiologists is constantly increasing and will continue to grow for the next several years. As a speech language pathologist (SLP) or audiologist (A), one can expect to work with a variety of people in a multitude of settings. With a bachelor's degree, one can work as an assistant under the supervision of a licensed speech language pathologist or audiologist. With a master's degree you can work in hospitals, rehabilitative clinics, schools or even private practice.

Degree Requirements

The Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders requires a minimum of 120-121 hours for graduation with a minor in psychology. Out of the 120-121 hours, 36 hours are CSDO classes and 18 hours are for a minor in psychology. Students also must meet the general education requirements as stated in the Texas A&M University-Kingsville catalog. These requirements are: maintain a 2.0 GPA, meet the communication skills requirements, residence requirements and all degree requirements that are specified in the university catalog. For a Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders, the academic hours total 48. A student in the master's program will need to maintain a 3.0 GPA to graduate. Instructions for applying to the master's program can be found here.

New Student Information

Please check the current university calendar for important deadlines regarding application for admission and application for graduation. All students entering the program are assigned an academic advisor to help guide them through the next few years. It is advised that you consult with your advisor before registering for any classes. Please contact our program office at 361-593-3493 for more information.

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