This major in the Communication Disorders and Sciences Department  prepares students for graduate study in speech-language pathology, audiology, education, teacher of the deaf, or special education.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

1. Retain theoretical knowledge of normal processes related to the development of speech, language, hearing and communication and demonstrate in key assessments defined in specific course syllabi in the Speech and Hearing Science curriculum.
2. Retain theoretical knowledge of disorders of speech, language, hearing and communication and demonstrate in key assessments defined in specific course syllabi in the Speech and Hearing Science curriculum.
3. Learn, describe and demonstrate clinical assessment and intervention techniques and strategies utilizing evidence-based practice and demonstrate in key assessments defined in specific course syllabi in the Speech and Hearing Science curriculum.
4. Develop and refine oral, written and professional communication skills and demonstrate in key assessments defined in specific course syllabi in the Speech and Hearing Science curriculum.
5. Identify diversity in the global society and use this knowledge to guide interactions with clients and their families and demonstrate in key assessments defined in specific course syllabi in the Speech and Hearing Science curriculum.

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