Communication Sciences and Disorders
The undergraduate major in Speech-Language Pathology/Audiology offers students comprehensive academic and clinical coursework in human communication and communication disorders. The curriculum is academically challenging and integrates theory and practice. With a degree in Speech-Language Pathology/Audiology, students can plan a career that makes a positive contribution to the community.
The department values a strong foundation in science and humanities and develops each student's thinking and communication abilities. Students enjoy small class sizes where the faculty place emphasis on the quality of student learning. The bachelor's program prepares students for graduate education in speech-language pathology. In order to obtain a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology and/or Audiology from the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association and a license to practice in the professions, a master's degree is required. Those students who choose not to pursue graduate education have superior preparation for further study in other fields, such as education.