GRAD, ONLINE & ADULT GIVING ALUMNI PARENTS STUDENTS ABOUT ADMISSIONS & AID ACADEMICS STUDENT LIFE FAITH ATHLETICS Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) Home > Academics > Majors and Programs > School of Education > Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and audiologists come alongside children and adults struggling with speech, language, cognitive, hearing or swallowing disorders. As you go about the work of preventing, assessing, diagnosing and treating such disorders, listening and communication skills will be paramount in your role. By drawing from both the arts and sciences, Gordon’s faith-based interdisciplinary approach to communication sciences and disorders (CSD) will not only build your foundational knowledge but prepare you to minister well to the communicative needs of people of all ages. COURSES FACULTY POST-BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM Why study communication sciences and disorders at Gordon? Through Gordon's CSD major or minor, you will gain the knowledge, skills and experience to succeed in the field while benefitting from the breadth of a liberal arts education rooted in faith. The liberal arts are about understanding “humanness,” and what you learn through a broad range of courses will prove essential for your success in caring for people as a speech-language pathologist or audiologist or in a related field. What careers can I pursue with communication sciences and disorders? Gordon’s CSD major and minor program will provide you with the prerequisite education necessary for state licensure as an SLP assistant or enrollment in a graduate program to become a licensed SLP working in schools, private practices or hospital settings. Some CSD students choose to pursue other careers in related health or education fields, including: Education Audiology Applied behavior analysis therapy Social work Music therapy Interpreter services Patient and family advocates Learn more about jobs and internships ➔ HEAR FROM A GRAD KAIT OBER ’21 Studying to be a speech-language pathologist assistant (SLPA) “Gordon College has provided me with invaluable direction, knowledge and experience. The professors played a significant role in my education and experience in the field, always guiding me in the right direction for graduate school and life as a speech-language pathologist in the workplace. The rigorous and detailed course material, coupled with the instruction of professors, has equipped me well for graduate school and for the work that I am doing as a speech-language pathologist assistant.” Hear from more grads ➔ GO THE EXTRA MILE Seek additional resources ➔ All CSD majors and minors will graduate with observation and clinical practice performed in the community with a local speech-language pathologist. In addition, you’ll gain helpful career guidance from professors and advisors. If you’re looking to learn more about the field of CSD now, consider The American Speech-Language and Hearing Association’s (ASHA’s) Information for Students or Jenks Library's resources on CSD for students. Interested? For more information, contact: Janet Arndt, Ed.D. Dean, School of Education E janet.arndt@gordon.edu P 978 867 4814 Request more information about Gordon ➔ School of Education Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) CSD Courses CSD Faculty CSD Alumni Outcomes FAQs About Communication Sciences & Disorders Communication Sciences & Disorders Post-bacc Home INFO VISIT APPLY CONNECT WITH GORDON Gordon College, 255 Grapevine Road, Wenham, MA 01984 978 927 2300 | admissions@gordon.edu | info@gordon.edu About Admissions & Aid Academics Student Life Faith Athletics Grad Programs Giving Alumni Parents Student Login Contact Directory Directions/Map Jobs Bennett Center Admin Services Sitemap Website Privacy Website Feedback Gordon College is one of the nation's premier Christian colleges and located just north of Boston. We offer students extraordinary access to leading-edge opportunities for intellectual, professional, and leadership development to address the increasingly complex challenges of a global society. Gordon stands apart from other outstanding institutions in New England by combining an exceptional education with an informed Christian faith. © Copyright 2021. All rights reserved.