The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders offers a bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and a master's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders. The primary objective of the program is to educate highly competent speech-language pathologists who are capable of interacting in a variety of employment settings such as public schools, clinics, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, special schools, or private practice.
Academic work is combined with clinical experiences and research opportunities.
For those persons who have completed a bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders, the graduate program is approximately a 36 semester credit hour program. Course work in Communication Sciences and Disorders, audiology and research design is combined with approximately 350 clock hours of clinical practicum experience with varied ages and communication disorders. Students with research interests are encouraged to elect a thesis option. Admission Requirements 1. Graduate Record Examination scores 3.