Before enrolling in the Master of Science program in Communication Sciences and Disorders, students must complete coursework in several prerequisite areas. The table below provides UVM course equivalents, descriptions of required content and examples of acceptable and nonacceptable courses.
| Prerequisite course | UVM course equivalent | Course description | Accepted and disallowed courses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Development of Spoken Language | CSD 1940 | Normal development of spoken language. | Courses with "disorder" in the title are not accepted. |
| Speech and Hearing Science | CSD 2010 | Anatomy and physiology of speech and hearing. | Courses focused solely on hearing science are not accepted; coursework must include speech. Speech science courses are accepted. |
| Phonetic Theory or Equivalent | CSD 1220 | Course title must include "phonetics." | Courses in phonological disorders or phonology are not accepted. |
| Introduction to Audiology | CSD 3710 | Survey of hearing and the nature and causes of hearing impairment. | Courses should include assessment procedures, hearing screening and counseling considerations. Courses focused on hearing disorders are not accepted. |
| Statistics | STAT 1110 | Introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics. | Any college-level introductory statistics course is accepted. Research methods courses are not accepted. |
| Biology | BIO 1105 | Must focus on human or animal biology. | Acceptable subjects include biology, zoology, genetics and nutrition. Courses focused exclusively on plant science may not meet this requirement. |
| Social Science | SOC 1100/1260 | Anthropology, economics, education, political science, sociology, psychology or history. | Any social science course is accepted. |
| Physical Science | PHYS 1400 | Chemistry, biochemistry or physics. | Astronomy and astrology courses are not accepted. |