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Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
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 program is 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.
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- Essential Functions of Speech-Language Pathologists
- Essential Functions of Audiologists
- American Speech-Language Hearing Association
- American Academy of Audiology
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