UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-WHITEWATER
CURRICULUM PROPOSAL FORM #2
CHANGE IN A DEGREE, MAJOR, OR SUBMAJOR


Check Exactly One:
 
Change in:   Degree     X  Major   Submajor
Deletion of:       Major   Submajor

 

Total Number of Credits in Program:
(if "change in" is checked - even if credits remain the same)
39
 Before Change  
39
 After Change

Program Title: Communicative Disorders (BA/BS)
 

Sponsor(s): Pat Casey

Department(s): Communicative Disorders

College(s): Education
 

Other Programs Affected: None
 

Effective Term: Fall, 2001
 
 

Submit the following:

    I.  Exact description of request

     
    A required course is being replaced by an elective course. These changes apply to the BSE, BA, and BS degrees in Communicative Disorders, as well as the Minor.

    FROM:

    1. CMDS 510-270, 510-272 AND 510-278
    2. CMDS 510-375 AND 510-380
    3. CMDS 510-371, 510-376 AND 510-385
    4. CMDS 510-424, 510-426 AND 510-481
    5. SELECT 6 CRED FROM COURSE CMDS 510-210 OR 3 CRED FROM 510-210 AND 3 CRED FROM 510-460 WITH PERMISSION OF DEPT.

      6.  
    TO:
     
    1. CMDS 510-270, 510-272 AND 510-278
    2. CMDS 510-375 AND 510-380
    3. CMDS 510-371, 510-376 AND 510-483
    4. CMDS 510-424, 510-426 AND 510-481
    5. SELECT 6 CRED FROM COURSE CMDS 510-210 OR 3 CRED FROM 510-210 AND 3 CRED FROM 510-460 WITH PERMISSION OF DEPT.
    II.  Relationship to mission and strategic plan of institution, and/or College/Department goals
         and objectives
The department prepares student to work as speech-language pathologists in school settings. The courses offered to students must be up-to-date and aligned with certification and professional standards.


    III.  Rationale

Switching these courses places the Department in compliance with the new Wisconsin Standards for Teacher Development and Licensure PI 34 rules relating to teacher education licenses in Speech and Language Pathology. In order to qualify for a speech and language pathology license, an applicant must have an understanding and use of augmentative and nonverbal communication modes and systems. The department will meet this rule by requiring students enroll in the Augmentative and Alternative Communication course.


    IV. Cost implications

None