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Communication Sciences and Disorders

Honors Program

The Illinois State University Honors Program promotes exceptional learning for exceptional learners by offering diverse opportunities and specialized services to enrich students' learning and support the development of marketable skills.

Honors students in Communication Sciences and Disorders enjoy the benefits of advanced registration, unique academic programming that promotes increased interaction with faculty and staff, including opportunities for research and creative experiences.

Honors in the Major: Communication Sciences and Disorders

Students in the Honors Program can choose to pursue various designations to earn upon graduation, including Honors in the major. By completing Honors in the major, students will:

  • Engage in an enriched and extended learning experience;
  • Develop as scholars and gain an edge over their peers by having a more comprehensive preparation in their field of study;
  • Be recognized in the Commencement Book, transcript, and on the diploma.

Requirements for Honors in the major for CSD:

Students are eligible to earn this designation at graduation if they are in good standing with the Honors Program and have completed the following requirements by the end of their final semester:

  • Have achieved a cumulative GPA of 3.30;
  • Have a major GPA of 3.50 in communication sciences and disorders,
  • Have fulfilled Honors Program participation requirements (one Honors Learning Experience per semester in the program, including the final semester), 
  • Completed two Honors Learning Experiences in CSD (complete Honors Contracts in two separate CSD courses at the 200 or 300-level), and
  • Completed an Honors Capstone Experience (an Honors Independent Study or Honors Thesis for 3 credit hours). 

For more information about Honors in the Major: Communication Sciences and Disorders contact Heidi Verticchio.