Undergraduate Studies in CSD
The study of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) encompasses the examination of human communication, its development, and disorders. Communication is a fundamental aspect of what makes us human, essential to learning, work, and social interaction. Communication disorders can impact the way individuals hear, speak, and use language. These disorders range from simple sound substitutions to total impairment of the ability to communicate with others. A speech, language, or hearing disorder can affect every aspect of a person’s life.
A major or minor in CSD is ideal for students who want to make a profound impact on how people communicate and connect with others. This field is particularly well-suited for those with interests in areas like life science, cognitive science, psychology, linguistics, education, or healthcare. Students who study CSD gain a comprehensive foundation in speech, language, and hearing sciences that prepares them for careers or further graduate study in audiology, speech-language pathology, education, healthcare, business, or a variety of other fields.
Learn more about the requirements of an undergraduate degree in CSD at UMaine, including our program outcomes, and view the most current CSD Undergraduate Handbook.
Opportunities are available for students to study at other institutions while obtaining a degree at the University of Maine. Students are able to attend other American institutions in other countries through Study Abroad. For detailed information about both domestic and international study away, contact the Education Abroad office.
Transfer Students
The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders welcomes applications for admission from students who wish to transfer from other degree programs at UMaine and from other institutions. An appropriate course for students interested in but not yet committed to the major is CSD 130: Introduction to Communication Sciences and Disorders, which is open to non-majors and meets the Core Curriculum requirement for Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives.
Decisions regarding admission of transfers to the CSD major are made by the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher for their application to be considered.
Applications are available online. Students interested in enrolling in the fall semester may submit their application any time after October 1. Transfer students are encouraged to submit their applications by February 1 for priority evaluation.