1. Major Academic Plan (MAP)
Associate in Arts & Sciences
BA in Communication Sciences and Disorders
Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
College of Health Science and Public Health
Why Study Communication Sciences and Disorders?
Professional practices in Communication Sciences and Disorders are concerned with impairments and disabilities of speech, receptive and expressive language, cognitive-communication, voice and swallowing as well as hearing processes and disorders. A certified speech-language pathologist is qualified to assess as well as plan and implement intervention programs for these disorders. A certified audiologist is qualified to provide diagnostic hearing assessment and rehabilitative services for individuals who are deaf or hearing impaired. Speech-language pathologists and audiologists work in a variety of settings including: birth to three, medical settings, educational settings, and private practice.
Skills Learned
The baccalaureate degree is considered pre-professional. The master’s degree is required for licensure at the state and certification at the national levels. Upon earning the master’s degree employment outlook remains excellent.
Important Notes
The undergraduate Communication Sciences and Disorders Program is designed to begin in the junior year following completion of the university’s general education requirements. Students must have completed all GECRs, university competencies, international studies, culture gender diversity and prerequisites prior to entering the program.
CBPA Coordinator:
Dustin Semb
Riverpoint Campus
Sample Careers
Speech-Language Pathologist
Audiologist

2. AA-DTA Degree Requirements with Suggested Classes that Fulfill EWU Prerequisites/Requirements
YAKIMA VALLEY COURSES
E.W.U. COURSE EQUIVALENT
ENGLISH (10 credits)
ENGL& 101 English Composition (5)
ENGL 101 College Composition: Exposition and Argumentation (5)
ENGL& 102 Composition II (5)
ENGL 201 College Composition: Analysis, Research and Documentation (5)
QUANTITATIVE SKILLS (5 credits)
Consult your advisor for course options.
COMMUNICATION (5 credits)
HUMANITIES (15 credits)
NATURAL SCIENCE (15 credits)
SOCIAL SCIENCES (15 credits)
CORE ELECTIVES (15-17 credits)
GENERAL ELECTIVES (10-12 credits)
The courses listed below transfer to satisfy EWU Graduation Requirements and can be taken before or during the major program
Foreign Language Two full years of high school-level or one full year of college-level credit is required for graduation.
Cultural Diversity (one course)
CHST 112 Experience in Contemporary Society (5)
CMST 280 Intercultural Communication (5)
ENGL 145 Intro to Native American Literature
ENGL 150 Women in Literature
SOC 210: Sociology of Sex & Gender (5)
ENTH 101 American Ethnic Minorities (5)
ENTH 103 Media, Art, & American Ethnicity (5)
ETHS 105 Ethnic Women (3)
ETHS 107 Race & Ethnic Relations (2)
ETHS 120 African American Experience (3)
CHST 210 Art & Culture (5)
International Studies (one course)
GEOG 101 World Regional Geography (5)
HIST 270 History of Latin America
POLS& 203 International Relations (5)
SPAN 231 Second-Year Spanish for Professional Speaking (5)
SOC& 201 Social Problems (5)
POLS 100W Contemporary World Problems (5)
HIST 275 History of Mexico (5)