Undergraduate Curriculum
About the Major
Majors in Communication Sciences and Disorders (COMD) will first obtain a firm grasp of normal communication processes, the normal structure and function of the speech and hearing mechanisms, and the normal development of communication abilities in children and adults.
The curriculum includes a total of 46 hours in the COMD major sequence which includes courses in Psychology. The undergraduate degree is considered a pre-professional degree. To be certified as a speech-language pathologist or audiologist, one must complete appropriate requirements of a Master's degree. These certification requirements are standards set by the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA).
Career Opportunities
A student with a major in Communication Sciences and Disorders is preparing for a career as a speech-language pathologist or audiologist. Professional speech-language pathologists and audiologists provide diagnostic and therapeutic services to individuals who present a variety of communication disorders. For example, they treat individuals who stutter, have articulation disorders, have language problems, have had a stroke, have lost their voice, or have a loss of hearing abilities. These diagnostic and therapeutic services are performed in a variety of settings including public schools, community clinics, hospitals, and private practices. US News and World Report includes Speech Language Pathology as one of their top 25 careers of 2007. For additional career information click here. as well as the Academy of Dispensing Audiologists.
Outstanding Features
All COMD courses provide a strong academic foundation for clinical and research training. The faculty fully supports undergraduate study and are pleased that you are considering the program.
For more information:
Undergraduate Advisor
Department of Communication
Sciences and Disorders
100 Clinical Research Services
University of Houston
Houston, TX 77204-6018
Phone: 713-743-2893
