The undergraduate curriculum is broad, involving coursework on normal and disordered speech, language, and hearing, as well as clinical procedures. Students interested in the communicative disorders program are advised to take college level courses in anatomy, biology, psychology, English, physiology, linguistics, physics, and mathematics. The communicative disorders minor is open to all majors but is strongly recommended for those in special education or the social and behavioral sciences who wish to broaden their competencies in a related applied discipline. Positions in communicative disorders are available in many public and private settings working with the speech, language, and hearing impaired and the deaf-blind. Graduates with certification or licensure work in rehabilitation centers, schools, hospitals, private agencies, private practice, industry, research, and university teaching and research centers.
Career opportunities are particularly good for minority, bilingual or bicultural persons.
No more than 48 units in communicative disorders courses can apply to the degree. A minor is not required with the major. Preparation for the Major . Upper Division Writing Requirement. Students pursuing a graduate degree should consult the Graduate Bulletin for required undergraduate preparation.