Communication Sciences and Disorders

What is communication sciences and disorders?

The communication sciences and disorders program gives you an in-depth study of speech, language, hearing processes and background orientation about disorders of communication in preparation for a graduate program.

Why communication sciences and disorders at OSU?

We offer you a comprehensive pre-professional background to pursue a career in speech-language pathology and/or audiology. Our curriculum prepares you to apply for graduate school as well as take on positions such as a speech-language pathology assistant and/or an audiology assistant.

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Program Details

Department: Communication Sciences and Disorders

College: Arts and Sciences

Available At: OSU Stillwater Campus, OSU Tulsa Campus

Degree Type

Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Major

Communication Sciences and Disorders

Minors

Communication Sciences and Disorders (CDIS)

Career Paths

This program prepares you to enter a graduate program in order to pursue certification by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Our graduates enjoy successful careers in a variety of fields:

Speech-Language Pathologist
Audiologist
Hospital - Acute Care
Hospital - Rehab Setting
Adult Day Care Facility

College and Universities
Public School System
Home Health Agency
Private Practice
Long-Term Care Facility

Highlights

Freshmen, sophomores and juniors have the opportunity to observe therapy sessions and seniors gain clinical experience.
Students gain research experience in the Phon Farm, Motor Speech Lab, Sociophonetics Lab and the Language Learning Lab.
Opportunity to take courses in American Sign Language, manually coded English and finger spelling.
Opportunity to take courses in Deaf Education and learn about Deaf Culture.
Observe how a certified audiologist tests hearing loss in newborn babies as well as in adults.

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