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Communication & Disorders
Undergraduate Admissions Application
Applications are available mid-November (of each year) and may be accessed through the UTRGV website or in the COMD Department (EHABW 1.264). Application deadline is due on February 21, 2025 (by 5:00 pm). Admission to the program is competitive. All students must be accepted to UTRGV prior to applying to the Communication Sciences and Disorders Program. All required coursework must be on the UTRGV Academic Record and DegreeWorks in order to be considered eligible to apply and to be considered for the COMD Undergraduate Program.
The Undergraduate Advisement Manual for the UTRGV Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders has important information for all students interested in applying to the Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders program.
Undergraduate Advisement Manual for Degree Plan 2019-2020
Undergraduate Advisement Manual for Degree Plans 2020-2021 and Subsequent Degree Plans
Your catalog year is the degree plan you are on and this may be found in your DegreeWorks:
Lily Puente, M.S., CCC-SLP
Clinical Associate Professor/ Undergraduate Program Coordinator
Office: EHABW 1.308
Phone: 956-665-5275
Email: lily.puente@utrgv.edu
American Sign Language Interpretation
- Students will demonstrate at an intermediate level the ability to formulate grammatically appropriate ASL to English and English to ASL interpretations.
- Students will be able to successfully interpret consecutively and simultaneously at 110 words per minute entry level source material.
- Students will demonstrate the skills necessary to work with consumers in educational and social service settings.
- Students will develop cultural awareness by interacting with members of the Deaf community.
- Students will possess the professional skills and knowledge required to conduct themselves in a manner appropriate to specific interpreting situations as well as demonstrate respect for consumers.
- Students will learn the fundamental nature of Spanish translation, the formal and morpho-syntactical differences between English and Spanish and practical translation procedures.
- Students will apply the development of analytical skills, cultural literacy, linguistic competence, and professionalism to the field of Tri-lingual Interpretation (ASL/Spanish/English).
- Students will be eligible for a specialized state certification in the area of Tri-lingual Interpretation.
- Students will be able to demonstrate effective nonverbal and verbal presentational speaking abilities (including effective eye contact, vocal variety, and body movement, and clear organizational structure).
- Students will be able to demonstrate interpersonal skills: active listening and perspective taking. Students will be able to ask appropriate questions, paraphrase content and emotions, and use appropriate nonverbal behaviors.
- Students will be able to explain significant theories of Communication.
The ASLI Program application is submitted digitally. Once you click on the “Click Here to Begin Submission” link, it will take you to a web form.
The web form will ask that you:
- Enter personal data
- Submit an ASL Video via a “public” or “untitled” You Tube link answering the following prompt: “Why I Want an Undergraduate Degree in ASLI” (3-5 minutes in length)
- Acknowledge you have read and understood the requirements and policies of the ASLI program (see admission, progression, and graduation requirements below)
APPLICATION DEADLINES:
It is typically best to start major level courses during the fall semester as they scaffold. Below are the application dates based on fall enrollment. To be considered for spring enrollment, please email the program coordinator at brian.cheslik@utrgv.edu.
Early Bird (for fall enrollment): March 31st.
Last Call (for fall enrollment): August 1st.
Click Here to Begin Submission
Please note:
- All applicants must apply (applytexas.org by UTRGV admission deadline) and be accepted to UTRGV prior to applying to the American Sign Language Interpretation (ASLI) Program.
- All required coursework must be on the UTRGV Academic Record/Degree Works in order to be considered eligible to apply and be accepted into the ASLI Program.
American Sign Language Interpretation Student Handbook
The purpose of this handbook is to describe the content, requirements, expectations, policies and procedures of the Bachelor of Science in American Sign Language (ASL) Interpretation program at UTRGV.
Minor in American Sign Language (ASL) Studies
- Students will demonstrate the ability to formulate grammatically appropriate discourse in a variety of communication contexts using American Sign Language (ASL).
- Students will possess the professional skills and knowledge necessary for working with Deaf consumers.
- Students will develop cultural awareness by interacting with members of the Deaf community.
Graduate Advisor
Donald R. Fuller, Ph.D., CCC-SLP (Ret.), ASHA Fellow
Professor/ Graduate Advisor
Email: donald.fuller@utrgv.edu
Phone: 956-665-2387
Office: EHABW 1.264A