Department of
Communicative Disorders
West Chester University
Dr. Michael S. Weiss, Chair
201 Carter Drive
West Chester, PA 19383
Call: 610–436–3401
Fax: 610–436–3388
mweiss@wcupa.edu
Undergraduate in Communicative Disorders FAQs
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Some FAQs about Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communicative Disorders.
In addition to meeting the general requirements for admission to the university, applicants should have:
- Standing in the upper third of their high school class
- A grade point average of approximately 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Evidence of a strong background in science and mathematics
- A combined SAT score of approximately 1100 or higher
What are the academic requirements for the BA degree?
The academic requirements for the Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Communicative Disorders include the following:
1) Restrictive Major Requirement.
To remain in the major or to transfer into the major, students must complete the following prerequisite courses with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least a 3.0 and a minimum grade of "C" or better in each course; SPP 101, SPP 106, WRT 1XX, MAT 1XX, SPP 203, SPP 207, ENG230/LIN320, and WRT 2XX.
The restrictive major requirement begins with the fall semester 2008 with freshmen and new transfer students.
2) Letter Grade Requirement.
Grades of "C-", "D", or "F" earned in major SPP courses must be raised to a "C" or better. A major course in which a student earns a grade of "C-", "D", or "F" must be repeated the next time the course is offered.
3) GPA Requirement.
A minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA and a 2.5 GPA in the major courses are required for all communicative disorders majors to complete the degree program.
The course requirements for the BA are divided into five areas as follows:
A total of 120 semester hours of coursework is needed for graduation.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: |
48 semester hours |
FOREIGN LANGUAGE/CULTURE: |
12-15 semester hours |
RELATED AREAS: |
18 semester hours |
COMMUNICATIVE DISORDERS: |
34 semester hours |
ELECTIVES: |
9-15 semester hours |
Can I enter the program if I don't meet admission requirements as an incoming freshman?
Yes. The department accepts WCU students who wish to transfer into the major from another major or students who have not yet declared a major. To transfer into the major, internal transfer students are required to meet the Restrictive Major Requirement (see description above) before being accepted into the department as a major.
In addition to internal transfer students, the department also accepts students who wish to transfer into the major from another college or university. External transfer students must apply for admission to the major through the university admissions office. The Restrictive Major Requirement that applies to internal transfer students also applies to external transfer students.
Can I work as a speech-language pathologist once I get my B.A. degree?
No. The bachelor's degree is a pre-professional degree and will not qualify you for a position as a speech-language pathologist (SLP). You will need to complete a master's degree program to work in the profession.
Are there minimum grade restrictions that I must meet?
Yes. To remain in or to transfer into the major, you must meet the Restrictive Major Requirement (see description above). As you continue through the program, you must also meet the Letter Grade Requirement (see description above). To graduate, you must maintain a grade point average (GPA) of at least a 2.5 overall and in your major courses to qualify for the degree. In reality, you will need a much higher GPA since admission to graduate programs is very competitive.
Who advises me once I am accepted to the program?
You will be assigned one of the following faculty members as an advisor once you are accepted as a major in Communicative Disorders:
| Student's Last Name Begins With: | |||
| A - C |
Dr. Patricia Swasey Washington |
(610) 436-3404 |
e-mail address: pswaseywashington@wcupa.edu |
| D - Ha | Dr. Elizabeth Grillo | (610) 436-2132 | e-mail address: egrillo@wcupa.edu |
| He - Ma |
Dr. Cheryl Gunter |
(610) 436-2115 |
e-mail address: cgunter@wcupa.edu |
| Mc - O |
Dr. Mareile Koenig |
(610) 436-3218 |
e-mail address: MareileKoenig@gmail.com |
| P - S |
Dr. Michael Weiss |
(610) 436-3403 |
e-mail address: mweiss@wcupa.edu |
| T - Z |
Dr. Jennifer Means |
(610) 436-3447 |
e-mail address: jmeans@wcupa.edu |
Who should I call if I have questions about admission to the program?
Please call the University Admissions Office at: (610) 436-3411. You can also contact the department directly at: (610) 436-3401.
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