| Department | Communication Disorders |
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| College | Allied Health & Nursing |
| Program Website | http://ahn.mnsu.edu/cd/undergraduate/ |
| Undergraduate Degree Type(s) | BA, BS |
| Program Description | The Communication Disorders Program provides a curriculum for a major in communication disorders, pre-professional preparation in speech-language pathology or audiology, and supportive coursework for majors from other departments with interests in human communication or its disorders. The beginning courses concern the normal aspects of speech, language, and hearing–its nature and development, as well as introducing the student to the disorders of speech, language, and hearing. Advanced courses are devoted to specific disorders in terms of their nature and treatment. The undergraduate training culminates with supervised practicum experiences in which the student works with people who have communication disorders. The Communication Disorders program is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Speech Language-Hearing Association. |
| Admission Requirements | Admission to Major is granted by the department. Minimum University admission requirements are:
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| Other Requirements | Students may seek admission to the program during their sophomore year. Full admission to the major requires a 3.0 average in the following courses: CDIS 312, 322, 392, 394. Majors cannot enroll in other CDIS coursework until these four courses have been passed with a 3.0 average. Application forms and complete information can be obtained from the department or during enrollment in CDIS 290, 322, 312. |
| Program Contact Information | College of Allied Health and Nursing Department of Communication Disorders 103 Armstrong Hall Minnesota State University, Mankato Mankato MN 56001 Phone: 507-389-1414 Email: http://ahn.mnsu.edu/cd/contact/ |
| College Advising | Allied Health Advising Shirley Murray, Student Relations Coordinator 124 Myers Fieldhouse 507-389-5194 |
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