Undergraduate Admission Information

The undergraduate program in speech and hearing sciences emphasizes the normal processes of speech, hearing, and language and allows the student to explore other academic areas of interest. The Bachelor of Science degree is designed to prepare the student for pursuing interests in the field of speech-language pathology, audiology, or other health-related professions. Through coursework and other opportunities which could include clinic observations and research participation, students connect foundational knowledge and clinical aspects in communication sciences and disorders. Upon graduation, students may choose to pursue graduate programs, requirements for a speech-language pathology assistant certification, as well as consider careers in educational services, research, nonprofit agencies, or service and consumer industries.

Admission to the university does not assure admission to the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders. Students are initially admitted to the General College. In order to be considered for admission to the department, the student must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and must have completed CSDI 2100 with a grade of B or better. These requirements are completed by the end of the spring semester of the sophomore year when students apply to the department.

Admission Requirements

Below please find the admission requirements for students interested in the BS, Speech and Hearing Sciences degree as well as information for transfer and second-degree students interested in the degree.

BS, Speech and Hearing Sciences (SHS) Application Requirements

  • 3.0 overall GPA
  • Interview (Completed digitally)
  • Completion of General Education Course requirements
  • Completion of Cognate Course requirements
  • Grade of B or better in CSDI 2100 (Intro to Communication Disorders)
  • Speech and Hearing Sciences listed as intended major with SHS Academic Advisor

Transfer Students

  • Application for ECU admission submitted by February 1 to submit application and interview for SHS Program
  • Completion and/or transfer of General Education Course requirements
  • Completion and/or transfer of Cognate Course requirements by the end of 2nd Summer Session
  • Completion and/or transfer of a grade of B or better in CSDI 2100 (Intro to Communication Disorders) by the end of Spring Semester. Transfer grades must be approved by the Director of the
  • Undergraduate Program by February 1.
  • Contacted SHS Academic Advisor about transfer general education course credits by February 1

Second-Degree Students

  • Application for ECU admission submitted by February 1 to submit application and interview for SHS Program
  • Completion and/or transfer of General Education Course requirements
  • Completion of Cognate Courses during the 2nd year of course sequences
  • Completion and/or transfer of a grade of B or better in CSDI 2100 (Intro to Communication Disorders) by the end of Spring Semester. Transfer grades must be approved by the Director of the Undergraduate Program by February 1.
  • Contacted SHS Academic Advisor about transfer general education course credits by February 1

How to Apply

Further information can be found at:
Application Info