Transfer Student FAQs
1. How do I transfer to UWSP and declare a major in Communicative Disorders?
The UWSP Admissions Homepage provides you with transfer information. http://www.uwsp.edu/admissions.
2. What courses will I have to take to complete my Communicative Disorders major?
The Bachelor of Science degree in Communicative Disorders is comprised of 120 credits. Forty-one of those credits are Communicative Disorders classes. This link to the School of Communicative Disorders Website will provide you with a thorough explanation of the undergraduate coursework.
3. How long will it take me to complete the Communicative Disorders major?
Students transferring into the major who have no previous Communicative Disorders courses need a minimum of 3 years to complete the major. During the first year, the 100 and 200 level Com Dis courses are completed; year two is comprised of the 300 level courses; year three is comprised of the 400 level courses.
4. Will courses I took at another university count towards my degree in Communicative Disorders?
Courses taken at other universities often count towards general degree requirements. Some courses may count towards Com Dis requirements; for example, Introduction to Psychology. If you are transferring from another school in the UW System, the Transfer Information System provides you with information as to how specific courses transfer. ( http://www.uwsa.edu/tis )
5. Is there a limit on the number of students you admit into the Communicative Disorders major?
No. Students are allowed to declare and progress through the Com Dis major as long as the academic standards for the major are maintained. To enroll in the upper division (300- 400) level Com Dis courses, the student must complete the lower division Com Dis coursework with a 3.0 GPA in Com Dis courses, and have an overall GPA of 2.75.
6. Will the bachelor’s degree in Communicative Disorders prepare me to get a job as a speech-language pathologist or audiologist upon graduation?
No. The B.S. degree in Communicative Disorders is considered a pre-professional degree. The B.S. degree prepares a student for graduate school, but not for a professional job.
7. What are my career options with a Communicative Disorders degree?
After earning a graduate degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology, there are job opportunities with a wide range of age groups in a wide variety of settings. Explore this link to our professional association, The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (http://asha.org/students/professions ) to learn more.
8. Does the coursework differ if I plan to work in a school rather than a hospital or medical setting?
Course requirements in the major are the same for all students. Students desiring to work in a school setting take additional select courses in Education that contribute to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction license in Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology.
9. What if I don’t know whether I want to work in a medical or school setting?
Most undergraduate students in Com Dis choose to take courses in Education. By doing so, the student keeps all options open to eventually pursue work in a medical or school setting.
10. What if I don’t know whether I want to become a Speech-Language Pathologist or an Audiologist?
Since the B.S. degree is a pre-professional degree, a student does not have to decide Speech-Language versus Audiology until the senior year of college. During the undergraduate program, students study aspects of both professions, observe clinic in both areas, and can job shadow or interview working professionals. All of these activities help students to decide which career path to pursue.