Speech-Language Pathology BS

In addition to the academic credit distribution, students must meet the following requirements:

1. Have a "C" or better in all COSD courses and in MATH 10043, one biological science course, one physical science course (CHEM or PHYS) and one social/behavioral science course.
2. Complete at least 25 hours of supervised clinical observation prior to enrolling in COSD 40300.
3. Prior to serving as senior clinicians in a clinical setting, present satisfactory evidence of acceptable results from a criminal background check arranged by the Davies School of Communication Sciences and Disorders. Background checks must be completed within the 30 days prior to the start of that academic semester.
4. Complete 12-15 hours of clinical practice, in COSD 40300 and COSD 50300.
5. Have a TCU cumulative GPA of at least 3.00, a cumulative 3.00 GPA in COSD courses, a grade of "C" or above in all COSD coursework, MATH 10043, one physical science course, one social/behavioral science course and biological sciences before enrolling in COSD 40300 and COSD 50300.
6. Be recommended for enrollment in COSD 40300 and COSD 50300 by COSD faculty; recommendation is based on fulfillment of expectations specified in the clinic handbook and on:

• Performance in COSD coursework;
• Previous clinical experience and performance.

Transfer credit will only be allowed for COSD 10303, COSD 20303, COSD 20333, and COSD 20503 after a review of the syllabus for the course indicating it is an equivalent to the TCU course.

Note: This should be viewed as a pre-professional degree. Students selecting this major will need to continue studies at the graduate level in order to meet standards for licensure as a speech-language pathologist and for certification by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). The graduate program in speech-language pathology at TCU is accredited by the ASHA'S Council on Academic Accreditation. Admission to the program is competitive and based on applicant qualifications.