The Communication Sciences and Disorders program lays the groundwork for a career working with people across the lifespan who have communication difficulties. The Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders provides the pre-professional courses required for graduate study in either Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology. The entry level for practice as a Speech-Language Pathologist requires a master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology. A doctorate of Audiology (AuD) is required to practice audiology. Upon completion of the advanced degree in either field and the licensure/certification requirements, a person may work in a variety of settings, including schools or other education agencies, medical clinics or other medical/nursing facilities, health agencies, or private practice. This field has a 100% employment rate for both careers, Speech-Language Pathologist or Audiologist, are projected to grow 10-20% from 2021 to 2031.
The Communication Sciences and Disorders major is in the Special Education and Communication Disorders department in the College of Education and Human Sciences, CEHS. The college offers a diverse range of majors with a common element – a desire to impact the human condition. In this quick video you will see CEHS Interim Dean Pace learning about the research of the Augmentative and Alternative Communication Translation Lab. AAC technology focuses on providing brain-controlled access to AAC devices that assist with communication. Students studying Communication Sciences and Disorders learn from faculty who bring cutting edge research into the classroom. Click here to learn more about the research labs and special projects the faculty are involved in. Visit with a CEHS Academic Advisor (https://cehs.unl.edu/cehs/academic-advising-center/) to learn more about the degree requirements of this major.
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