Bachelor of Science in Education in Speech Communication Disorders

Catalog Year 2026-2027

Based on VCCS Curriculum for HEALTH SCIENCES

Transfer Guidance

Competitive Applicants For UVA's School Of Education And Human Development

• Meets all lower division general education requirements.

• Earn a minimum GPA of 3.0 or better at your current institution.

• Have 54-60 transferable credits if transferring as a 3rd year.

• This transfer guide shows an optimal path to a bachelor's degree in Speech Communications Disorders (SCD) at the University of Virginia. Completing the coursework above will position you to transfer to UVA in SCD with 3rd year (junior) standing and the potential to graduate in two years. If you complete the associate degree but haven't taken all of the recommended courses, you may still be able to pursue an SCD degree at UVA, but your time to graduation may be impacted.

Important Links & Dates

• University Office of Undergraduate Admission: https://admission.virginia.edu/admission/transfer

• School of Education and Human Development Transfer Admission: https://education.virginia.edu/admission/undergraduate-admission/admissi...

• Admission Application: By March 1 for fall entry; apply at https://admission.virginia.edu/apply

• Financial Aid: Student Financial Services: https://sfs.virginia.edu/

• FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid: April 1 at studentaid.gov

What Should I Consider When Selecting Courses?

• Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year. For help, see Transfer Steps and Resource Center at www.TransferVirginia.org

• Connect with an advisor at your community college and the UVA School of Education and Human Development

Is This Degree Right For Me?

• Are you passionate about supporting clients and their families as an allied health professional?

• Do you enjoy collaborating to support the success of others?

• This program leads to a Bachelor of Science in Education degree, after which students seek admission to graduate programs in speech language pathology or audiology.

What Is The Impact On My Degree Of Work I Have Already Completed?

• Associate Transfer Degree Completion: The completion of an Associate Degree results in most first and second year degree requirements being met when you transfer to UVA EHD for SCD. Second writing is the only upper division general education requirement that needs to be taken once at UVA. Students typically graduate within 4 semesters after transferring to UVA.

• Dual Enrollment -- Completion of Associate Degree in HS: The completion of an Associate Degree concurrent with high school results in 60 credits of coursework towards your degree and most general education courses satisfied. Students can begin taking SCD classes in their first year, while still in UVA's College of Arts and Sciences. During their first year, students can apply to EHD for SCD.

• Credit for Prior Learning: AP and IB test scores are evaluated for credit.

• Catalog Year: Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance at the community college post-high school graduation.

Is This College Right For Me?

• Located in Charlottesville, VA, this is a full-time residential program. Students must be available for classes during the day, and some evening classes are required.

• UVA's School of Education and Human Development provides the feeling of a smaller school while offering the benefits of being part of a large university.

• Speech Communication Disorders faculty and students are deeply committed to providing client- and family-centered services to support individuals who have communication challenges.

• Learn more about our college at www.TransferVirginia.org

Did You Know That…

• Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree?

• A maximum of 60 credits from other institutions of higher education can be transferred to UVA?

• Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at UVA?

What Can I Do With This Degree?

• Most Speech Communication Disorders graduates continue their education to pursue a career in audiology or speech language pathology as completion of an accredited graduate program is required for American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) certification, state licensure, and professional practice in audiology or speech-language pathology.

• Explore possible careers, salaries, and job outlook at www.TransferVirginia.org

Program Successes & Highlights

• The majority of SCD majors secure seats in accredited graduate programs in audiology or speech language pathology.

What Are My Chances For Getting Accepted?

• UVA tends to admit 35-40% of transfer applicants who apply to start at UVA in the fall.

• The Speech Communication Disorders program is committed to accepting as many qualified applicants as they can support with high-quality advising and field placements.

• Learn more about applying at www.TransferVirginia.org

Do More With Your Degree!

• Graduates with an undergraduate major in Speech Communication Disorders also go on to careers in other fields requiring good analytical and communication skills as well as a solid grounding in behavior science.

Other Than Classes, Are There Other Program Requirements?

• There are no additional requirements.