Students are encouraged to become members of the Chapter and participate in meetings with guest speakers, develop community projects with individuals who have disabilities, and read professional journals. Membership is open to all students. Majors in the Division of Communication Sciences and Disorders Undergraduate courses in speech-language pathology and audiology provide students with a scientific and clinical background for understanding communication disorders. Students acquire knowledge in science basics, normal processes and the development of speech, language and hearing. Students also study disorders of speech, language and hearing, review assessment methods and procedures in communication disorders and engage in clinical practicum.
Students are also prepared for a variety of other career options.
Career Opportunities Students must complete graduate training to begin a career as a speech-language pathologist or audiologist. Certified speech-language pathologists and audiologists serve more than twenty million Americans with disordered communication. Their responsibilities include the identification and evaluation of individuals with communication disorders and the remediation of these disorders. They also work toward the prevention of disorders of speech, language and hearing through public education, early identification of problems, and research into the causes and treatment of disorders. Certified speech-language pathologists and audiologists find employment in a variety of settings, including hospitals, community clinics, colleges and universities, state and federal agencies, industry, rehabilitation centers, and nursing homes.