More than 40 million people in the United States have some type of communication disorder. The inability to convey one’s thoughts and feelings can take an emotional toll. The field of communication disorders is dedicated to the complexities of and science behind how we communicate – and to the care and treatment of patients, from birth to older adults, who need our help.
Program Benefits
In Tarleton’s Communication Sciences and Disorders program, you will gain knowledge and skills in:
Communication processes
Characteristics of communication disorders
Techniques and tools for evaluating speech, language, hearing and swallowing disorders
Communication Sciences and Disorders is a field that calls for caring and creative problem-solvers to meet the growing demand for professionals in speech-language pathology, audiology, special education, medical and other communication-related fields.
At Tarleton, our communication sciences and disorders major will help you:
build a foundation in the principles of science (biology, chemistry, and/or physics), statistics, and the social and behavioral sciences
gain knowledge of communication, including cultural and linguistic bases, and the impact of developmental stages and acquired pathology on communication
identify professional and evidence-based clinical practice issues in the field of communication disorders
Career Outcomes
Graduates are able to pursue licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant in the state of Texas. A Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant can provide treatment to those with various communication disorders under the supervision of a fully licensed Speech-Language Pathologist.
Graduates are able to pursue a graduate degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology in order to become a fully licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (M.S. CCC-SLP) or a fully licensed Audiologist (Au.D. CCC-A)
Graduates may find employment in rehabilitation settings, with hearing aid companies, with non-profits, in hospice, home health, hospitals, or in educational settings. Transferable skills from CSD-degrees can lead graduates to careers in media, education, sales, public relations, health and human services, or in a wide variety of government agencies. This degree can lead many different directions, thus increasing the employability of our prospective graduates.
There are additional options for students to pursue graduate work, including Vocational Rehabilitation, Special Education, Counseling, Occupational Therapy, Linguistics, Social Work, or Psychology, along with many other helping-oriented professions. Other potential careers, without getting a graduate degree, include employment in a broad range of disciplines such as allied health, human services, life sciences, education, or the social sciences.
