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Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
Graduate College Spotlights CSD graduate,
Melodie Harrington Au.D., click here to read the interview
Students completing the Bachelor of Science Degree can choose to specialize in Audiology, Speech-Language Pathology and Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. The department offers the Master of Science Degree with specialization in Speech-Language Pathology and Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Completion of the masters programs usually requires four regular semesters plus one summer semester. The department also offers the clinical doctorate in Audiology (Au.D.). Completion of the Au.D. usually requires 3 years of course work and a clinical externship year. The curriculum focuses on the academic, clinical and research foundations needed for a career in communication disorders. The programs are designed to prepare the student to make decisions and to take appropriate, thoughtful action to identify and to meet the communication needs of individuals and families.
The CSD Department's Graduate Programs in Speech Language Pathology and Audiology are accredited through the Council for Academic Accreditation (CAA) and the Graduate Program in Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing is approved by the Council for Education of the Deaf (CED).
For Information on how to apply to the program click here.
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