Academic Programs: Post-Bachelor's
The Post-bachelor’s program is designed for individuals who have already obtained a Bachelor’s degree in an area other than Communication Sciences and Disorders or Speech-Language Pathology.
The Post-Bachelor’s program is designed to prepare you for a graduate program in Communication Sciences and Disorders. Post-bachelor’s courses that provide a basic understanding of speech, language, hearing, and swallowing, as well as (basic) courses in natural sciences, physical sciences, social sciences, and math must be completed. We strongly recommend that the following background courses be completed prior to entering the post-bachelor’s program:
Biological Science (e.g., biology, human anatomy)
Physical Science (e.g., physics, chemistry)
Social Science (e.g., psychology, sociology, anthropology)
Math (e.g., college-level algebra or higher)
Application to PB Program
You must be accepted into the Post-bachelor’s program through the University of Houston, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (ComD) before you apply to the University. If you are not accepted into the Department, you will be un-enrolled from post-bachelor’s courses. Please click here for more information on applying to the Post-bachelor's program.
You may also wish to visit the Post-bachelor's Program admission page.
GPA Requirements and Expectations
A minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.8 is required to be considered for admission into the PB program in Communication Sciences and Disorders. In addition, no students may continue in the PB program if they receive a grade below a B- in a COMD course. PB students will not be allowed to repeat a course in COMD. Therefore, your grades will be reviewed throughout the program.
Furthermore, applicants are not considered for admission to the graduate program if their GPA in the major is less than 3.0, or if their last 60 hours GPA is less than 3.0.
Handbook
If you have any further questions, you may contact the PB advisor, Dr. Monica McHenry by email or phone at 713-743-5503.
Course Sequence
You may complete the program in one or two years. You do not receive a second Bachelor’s degree by completing the Post-bachelor’s program.
The Post-bachelor’s program begins in the fall only. You will not end your program more quickly by beginning in the spring. The courses are very tightly sequenced, with all the fall courses being pre-requisites for the spring courses.
Progress throughout the Post-bachelor’s program is carefully monitored. If you would not meet the minimum requirements for consideration for the graduate program, you will not be allowed to continue in the Post-bachelor’s program.
Course sequence for PB students following one-year plan entering in 2008 or before (link)
Course sequence for PB students following one-year plan entering in 2009 (link)
Your GPA for your last 60 hours, including the Fall semester, must be 3.0 or better to continue in the program.
Course sequence for PB students following the two-year plan entering in 2008 or before (link)
Course sequence for PB students following the two-year plan entering in 2009 (link)
Your GPA must be 3.0 or better at the following points in your program:
- Last 41 hours, including Fall semester
- Last 50 hours, including Fall and Spring semesters
- Last 60 hours, including all 3 PB semesters
The post bachelor’s curriculum for Fall 2009 is in the process of being revised. Specific courses required in each semester will be changed. Courses will be finalized by the time you need to register.
Post-Bachelor's Advisor Contact Information:
Post-Bachelor's Program Advisor
Department of Communication
Sciences and Disorders
100 Clinical Research Services Center
University of Houston
Houston, TX 77204-6018
Phone: 713-743-5503
E-mail: mmchenry@uh.edu