Contact Information

Phone: 512.471.1553
Fax: 512.471.2957
BMC 2.600
300 W. Dean Keeton, Austin, TX 78712

Undergraduate Program

The Undergraduate Program in Communication Sciences and Disorders offers specialization in Audiology, Deafness Studies/Deaf Education, and Speech-Language Pathology. Undergraduate students receive broad academic preparation in the normal processes of communication and its development, as well as in the identification and treatment of communication disorders. Students may choose to pursue a non-professional or professional track.

Admissions

All admissions applications and decisions for incoming freshmen and students who wish to transfer into UT Austin are handled through the University's Office of Admissions. Find out how to schedule a Campus Visit, meet with an Admissions Counselor, and more by visiting Be a Longhorn. Current UT students who want to change their major (or add one) in order to study Audiology, Deafness Studies/Deaf Education, or Speech/Language Pathology need to visit the College’s Internal Transfer Information page.

Undergraduate Specializations

The specializations offered to undergraduate students are Audiology, Deafness Studies / Deaf Education, Speech / Language Pathology. Find out more.

Academic Advising

Careful planning is key to ensuring your academic success. You should meet with your academic advisor at least once per semester to review your progress and receive important information and advice related to your studies and overall student experience.

Degree Requirements

Undergraduate students must complete a specific combination of core curriculum, major coursework, Communication requirements, and electives to earn the degree. Learn more at the College of Communication Student Advising web site.

Undergraduate Tracks

Students may choose from a professional or non-professional track. Learn more about the difference between the two.

Course Inventory

Review the courses offered by the department. Consult the course schedule for upcoming offerings and check with your adviser if you have questions. Syllabi for past semesters are available on The University's site.

Observation Hours

Texas State Licensure requires that you have 25 hours of observation prior to applying for an assistant's license (post Bachelors) or an SLP license (post Masters). A few graduate programs require that you complete your observation hours prior to admission. The University of Texas does not require that you complete observation hours to complete your undergraduate degree.

Undergraduate Research Opportunities

Undergraduate research involves an educational collaboration between a student and faculty members. Undergraduate research experiences may be initiated by a student who seeks out faculty supervision or by a faculty member who involves undergraduate students in her or his research team.

Honors Programs

CSD offers undergraduate honors practicum experience for Audiology and and Speech Language Pathology students.

Internship

Deaf Education Internship experience at the Texas School for the Deaf is suitable for SLP and Audiology majors who are interested in working with Deaf and hard of hearing children, as well as Deaf Ed majors. It's not just for students planning to become teachers of the deaf.