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Program checklist · BA

Communication Science, BA

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus · Pittsburgh, PA

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Program
Award
BA
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
Total credits (published)
47
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
215293
CourseShelf checklist
CK_215293_50631e93
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 59

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Admission Requirements

23 items
  1. Seminar in Composition*, 1 course
    Not resolved to a course
  2. Writing Intensive, 1 course: ENGCMP 0400, 0450, 0530 or 0535
    Not resolved to a course
  3. Oral Communication, 1 course: COMMRC 0520 preferred; 0310, 0500, 0510, 0530 acceptable.
    Not resolved to a course
  4. College Math, 1 course: MATH 0031 or higher math required. Exemption not accepted **
    Not resolved to a course
  5. Statistics, 1 course: STAT 0200 or STAT 1000 or 1100 required
    Not resolved to a course
  6. Introduction to Psychology, PSY 0010 (Required)
    Not resolved to a course
  7. Biological Science, 1 course: Human Biology (BIOSC 0150, 0805, 0815) or any Human Anatomy & Physiology course
    Not resolved to a course
  8. Physical Science, 1 course: Physics (PHYS 0091 or PHYS 0110) OR Chemistry (CHEM 0110 or higher) Required
    Not resolved to a course
  9. Other Course Requirements (to be met before graduation)
    Not resolved to a course
  10. Social Science*, 1 course
    Not resolved to a course
  11. Diversity*, 1 course.
    Not resolved to a course
  12. Philosophical Thinking or Ethics*, 1 course
    Not resolved to a course
  13. Literature*, (any ENGLIT course)
    Not resolved to a course
  14. Lifespan/Human Development, 1 course: HHD 0005, REHSCI 1245, or PSY 0310 required
    Not resolved to a course
  15. Cognitive/Neurological Foundations, 1 course: PSY 0405, 0410, 0422, 0505, 0510; or NROSCI 0080, 0081, 1000
    Not resolved to a course
  16. Cross-Cultural Awareness*, Global Issues*, or Specific Geographic Region*, 1 course from any of these three categories. May also be satisfied through Study Abroad.
    Not resolved to a course
  17. Complete the application for admission. Please visit the SHRS website to access information about applying.
    Not resolved to a course
  18. Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 (based on 4.0) is required for admission. Students with a lower GPA may be admitted provisionally. 60 credits are required to begin the program. (students with a minimum of 54 credits may be eligible)
    Not resolved to a course
  19. Application Deadline: March 1. Application review begins in January. If spots are available after the deadline applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the class is full. Applications may be submitted while prerequisite coursework is in progress.
    Not resolved to a course
  20. Responses to question prompts
    Not resolved to a course
  21. Resume
    Not resolved to a course
  22. Applicants enrolled at the University of Pittsburgh are not required to submit a letter of recommendation
    Not resolved to a course
  23. Transcripts from all institutions attended; Pitt students do not need to provide transcripts if they have already been submitted to the University of Pittsburgh
    Not resolved to a course

Communication Science Curriculum

0 items

    Core Courses Available to First Year and Sophomore Students

    6 items
    1. Open to students of all levels:
      Not resolved to a course
    2. CSD 1232
      3
    3. CSD 1230
      3
    4. Open to Sophomores or higher:
      Not resolved to a course
    5. CSD 1020
      NATURE OF LANGUAGE
      As published: “NATURE OF LANGUAGE OR LING 1000 - INTRODUCTION TO LINGUISTICS”
      3
    6. CSD 1102
      3

    Plan of Study

    0 items

      Junior Fall

      9 items
      1. If not already completed -
        Not resolved to a course
      2. CSD 1020
        NATURE OF LANGUAGE
        As published: “NATURE OF LANGUAGE or LING 1000 - INTRODUCTION TO LINGUISTICS”
        3
      3. CSD 1232
        3
      4. Core Courses Fall Junior Year
        Not resolved to a course
      5. CSD 1023
        3
      6. CSD 1027
        1
      7. CSD 1233
        3
      8. If CSD 1232 Intro to Audiology already taken:
        Not resolved to a course
      9. CSD 1111
        AURAL REHABILITATION
        As published: “AURAL REHABILITATION -OPTIONAL You must have completed CSD 1232 with a C- or better to enroll in this course. This course can also be taken Senior year.”
        3

      Junior Spring

      7 items
      1. If not already completed -
        Not resolved to a course
      2. CSD 1230
        3
      3. CSD 1102
        3
      4. Core Courses Spring Junior Year
        Not resolved to a course
      5. CSD 1021
        3
      6. CSD 1026
        SPEECH SCIENCE
        As published: “SPEECH SCIENCE - You must complete CSD 1023 with a C- or better to enroll in this course”
        3
      7. CSD 1030
        1

      Senior Fall

      6 items
      1. If not already completed -
        Not resolved to a course
      2. CSD 1111
        AURAL REHABILITATION
        As published: “AURAL REHABILITATION - You must complete CSD 1232 with a C- or better to enroll in this course.”
        3
      3. Core Courses Fall Senior Year
        Not resolved to a course
      4. CSD 1024
        3
      5. CSD 1029
        1
      6. CSD 1022
        3

      Senior Spring

      7 items
      1. Core Courses Spring Senior Year
        Not resolved to a course
      2. CSD 1025
        HEARING SCIENCE
        As published: “HEARING SCIENCE - You must complete CSD 1024 with a C- or better to enroll in this course.”
        3
      3. CSD 1028
        1
      4. CSD 1235
        3
      5. CSD 1234
        1
      6. CSD 1237
        3
      7. CSD 1031
        GUIDED CLINICAL OBSERVATION
        As published: “GUIDED CLINICAL OBSERVATION -Optional Course”
        1

      Related Area / Minors and Certificates / Directed or Independent Studies

      0 items

        Courses

        20 items
        1. CSD 1020
          3
        2. CSD 1021
          3
        3. CSD 1022
          3
        4. CSD 1023
          3
        5. CSD 1024
          3
        6. CSD 1025
          3
        7. CSD 1026
          3
        8. CSD 1027
          1
        9. CSD 1028
          1
        10. CSD 1029
          1
        11. CSD 1030
          1
        12. CSD 1031
          1
        13. CSD 1102
          3
        14. CSD 1111
          3
        15. CSD 1230
          3
        16. CSD 1232
          3
        17. CSD 1233
          3
        18. CSD 1234
          1
        19. CSD 1235
          3
        20. CSD 1237
          3
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