Communication Disorders and Sciences
The Department of Communication Disorders and Sciences offers baccalaureate and masters degrees in Communication Disorders. Speech-language pathologists and audiologists are concerned with evaluation, treatment, and research concerning human communication and its disorders.
Speech, language, and hearing professionals acquire their knowledge and skills through extensive academic and clinical experiences. The undergraduate degree is the foundation for further degrees in speech-language pathology and/or audiology. Majoring in communication disorders & sciences is a choice to make a positive difference in the quality of people’s lives. It also offers exciting challenges and variety in employment opportunities that leads to a stimulating lifetime career.
Graduates in communication disorders will find a job! With population changes, the demand for certified speech-language pathologist and audiologists has increased steadily every year. The professions are growing in importance and visibility in both health care and education. Twenty-four million people in the United States have communication disorders. The pre-professional bachelor’s degree leads to dynamic options for the future!
