Announcing Chapman University's
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Post-baccalaureate Preparatory Program

This accelerated post-baccalaureate preparatory program is designed for students interested in completing pre-requisites (leveling courses) necessary to apply for a master's degree program in Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) at Chapman University or another institution.

Students admitted to CU's year-long post-baccalaureate cohort program will complete ten courses – two courses each eight-week term for five consecutive terms totaling 30 credits*. The two courses each term will meet every weekend during each 8 week term but the courses will alternate every other weekend. Friday evenings (5:00-9:30 p.m. with 1/2 –hour dinner break) and and Saturdays (8 a.m.-5 p.m. with 1-hour lunch break).

To attend an information session for the CSD Post-baccalaureate program please click here to register and receive a parking pass.

Courses 2012-2013

• Fall 1
  CSDX 9001
  CSDX 9002
  Overview of Communication Disorders Phonetics
• Fall 2
  CSDX 9003
  
  CSDX 9004
  Introduction to Speech Sound Disorders and Phonology
  Anatomy and Physiology of Speech, Swallowing, Hearing
• Spring 3
  CSDX 9005
  
  CSDX 9006
  Introduction to Child Language Acquisition and Development
  Clinical Methods and Procedures
• Spring 4
  CSDX 9007
  CSDX 9008
  Speech Science
  Neurology and Neurogenic Disorders
• Summer 5
  CSDX 9009
  CSDX 9010
  Audiology and Audiometry
  Voice, Fluency Disorders and Aural Rehabilitation

Schedule

The following 8 week term schedule includes a one-week break between each term.

• Fall 1 2012 term:
  August 24-October 13
• Fall 2 2012 term:
  October 26-December 15
• Spring 3 2013 term:
  January 4-February 23
• Spring 4 2013 term:
  March 8-April 27
• Summer 5 2013 term:
  May 10-June 29

Admission Information

• Applicants must have an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university, with a major in a field other than Speech Language Pathology or Communication Disorders;
• Applicants must have 3.0 minimum GPA in the last 60 semester units or last 90 quarter units of a bachelor's degree;
• Submit an online application to the cohort Post-Baccalaureate Preparatory Program in Communication Sciences and Disorders;
• Submit a resume including documentation of experience in field (volunteer or paid), may be done through the online application;
• Submit a 1500-word Statement of Intent describing your interest in preparing yourself to become a speech/language pathologist, in the online application;
• Send in two strong letters of recommendation, including one from an academic source describing your professional and academic abilities;
• Send in official transcripts from all accredited institutions attended; and,
• In-person interview that will occur with selected prospective students after initial screening of application materials.

Students admitted to the program must receive a "B" grade or better in each course and maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 to be eligible to apply for graduate school at Chapman University. A Record of Completion will be awarded upon successful accomplishment of the required 30 units of coursework. Successful completion of this program with a Record of Completion does not guarantee admission into Chapman University's master's degree program in Communication Sciences and Disorders.

If you need additional information or have a question not answered here, please contact: The Office of Extended Education, 714-997-6566 or email us at cuextendeded@chapman.edu

* Credits are professional development only, specific to post-baccalaureate preparatory program and do not carry academic degree credit.

The deadline for applications is March 30, 2012, applications and all supporting documents must be received by this date.

Financing Your Education

• The fee for each 3-unit credit hour course is $1,200 ($400 per credit hour).
• Federal financial aid is not available for post-baccalaureate students enrolled through Extended Education.
• Private loans can be secured for this program; these non-certified loans must be executed directly between the student and the lender and do not go through the University. A  private loan available for post-baccalaureate study/continuing education is the Wells Fargo Education Connection Loan at:
  https://www.wellsfargo.com/student/loans/grad/educationconnection
• Existing student loans may not be deferred while enrolled in a post-baccalaureate program through Extended Education. Please check with your lender to verify.