Department of Communication
Sciences & Disorders: ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Bachelor
of Science (B.S.) degree in Communication Sciences & Disorders
The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Communication
Sciences & Disorders is an undergraduate degree that
emphasizes course work in the normal communication process
and the development of an understanding of communication
disorders.
Contact an
advisor: Dr. Stephen Painton
Master
of Arts (M.A.) degree in Speech Language
Pathology
The Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Speech-Language Pathology provides an academic
and clinical foundation for professionals providing services to children and
adults with communication impairments, and qualifies graduates for certification
and licensure in the profession of speech-language pathology.
Contact an advisor: Dr. Ann Owen
Master
of Science (M.S.) degree in Speech Language Pathology
The Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Speech-Language
Pathology is a research-oriented degree. The M.S. program
of study is comprised of three integrated curriculum
strands: a) scientific and theoretical knowledge in
speech-language pathology, b) computer tools and statistical
techniques for data analysis, and c) original research
culminating in the oral defense of an approved written
thesis.
Contact an advisor: Dr.
Sarah Buckingham
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree
offered by the Department of Communication Sciences and
Disorders (CSD) permits specialization in a variety of
disciplinary domains. The doctoral curriculum
provides an individualized broad-based education within
which a specific area of scholarly expertise is developed and which culminates
in a mentored program of basic or applied
research. Contact an
advisor: Dr.
Sarah Buckingham
Doctorate of Audiology (Au.D.)
The Doctorate of Audiology (Au.D.) degree
in Communication Sciences and Disorders provides an
academic and clinical
foundation for professionals providing service to children
and adults with auditory impairments.
Completion of the Au.D. degree qualifies graduates
for state licensure in the profession of Audiology.
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Contact an
advisor: Dr.
Mary Hudson
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