Communication Sciences and Disorders (B.A., B.S.)

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Concentrations:

Major requirements and their VCCS equivalents (and RBC equivalents if applicable)

Note: The word "and" between VCCS course numbers indicates JMU credit will be awarded only for completion of the VCCS sequence.

JMU Course	VCCS Course	RBC Course	Notes
GPSYC 101	PSY 200 or PSY 201 and 202	Psychology 201 and 202	-
GPSYC 160	PSY 230 or PSY 231 and 232	Psychology 250	-
CSD 420, 421	ASL 101, 102	No equivalent	Sign language is not a major requirement, but it is helpful in the field, especially for students interested in audiology.
MATH 220	MTH 146 or MTH 157 or MTH 240 or MTH 241 and 242	Mathematics 217	-

Advising Notes:

1. In addition to major requirements, a biological sciences course is required. Students may meet this requirement by completing a general biology course at the community college.
2. Because of the sequencing of CSD major courses, students are advised to transfer early (i.e. after one year at the community college). This allows students to begin introductory courses in their sophomore year and gives them the time necessary to build a stronger foundation in the discipline. Because a graduate degree is required to be able to practice in the fields of speech-language pathology and audiology, a solid preparation at the undergraduate level is important.
3. Students interested in the B.A. are strongly encouraged to begin their foreign language at the community college.

For more information:

Major Snapshot
Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders

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JMU Major Guides for Virginia Community College Students