The Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) Program provides curriculum for a major in CSD, pre-professional preparation in speech-language pathology or audiology, and supportive coursework for majors from other departments with interests in human communication and/or disorders. <br><br>The beginning courses concern the normal aspects of communication, speech, language and hearing-its nature and development, as well as introducing the student to the disorders of communication, speech, language, and hearing. Advanced courses are devoted to specific disorders in terms of their nature and treatment. The the undergraduate preparation culminates in supervised clinical practicum experiences in the Center for Communication Sciences and Disorders.<br><br>The minor in CSD (16 credits) is designed to acquaint students with the nature of human communication and disorders. One minor core course and 13 credits of minor specialization are required. There is considerable flexibility in the ''specialization'' portion of the program. Therefore, students are required to meet with a CSD advisor to identify classes that are appropriate for their plan of study.