Communication Sciences and Disorders
Major, Minor
Overview of our communication sciences and disorders degree
One out of every ten people has a speech, language or hearing problem. If you have a passion for helping others overcome these issues to live fulfilling lives, our communication sciences and disorders degree is a perfect fit for you. With an undergraduate major, you'll be ready for graduate school in speech-language pathology or audiology.
AT A GLANCE
What is a communication sciences and disorders degree?
A communication sciences and disorders degree is an undergraduate program that prepares students for graduate school in speech-language pathology or audiology. To work as a speech-language pathologist or audiologist, you are required to meet each state's professional qualifications. This requires a graduate degree at the masters or doctoral level.
At CMU, we carefully tailor your study of communication disorders at the undergraduate level to lead seamlessly into graduate level studies.
An all-inclusive education, tailored to you: In our communication sciences and disorders degree program, you'll learn to prevent, identify, and treat communication disorders and help people on a holistic basis. You'll work with experts in their field, right on campus. Communication disorders generally do not occur in isolation, they can be related to other problems as well. Social, emotional, educational, and vocational difficulties may stem from or be aggravated by communication disorders.
Interested in a minor? The minor in communication sciences and disorders prepares students for entry into an audiology doctoral program, as well as several other career opportunities.
Highlights of our communication sciences and disorders program
- Hands-on experience, right on campus: Access our on-campus clinics, such as the Carls Center for Clinical Care and Education or our Summer Speech-Language Specialty Clinics, where you'll have the opportunity to observe evaluation and therapy sessions for a diverse group of individuals with communication and swallowing disorders.
- Create personal and professional connections: Join one of our many student organizations including the Association for Future Speech-Language Pathologists and Pre-Audiology Student Association.
- Volunteer and engage with the community: Support people living with dementia and other cognitive impairments in Crestwood Village, The Village of Rosebush Manor, Isabella County Medical Care Facility or The Laurels of Mount Pleasant. You'll serve as a skilled communication partner and engage in purposeful activities based on personalized interests as part of a service-learning course. You'll also have the opportunity to engage in volunteer activities that support the local Mount Pleasant Community, such as providing Autism Awareness and Acceptance Lessons in Mount Pleasant Public Schools, Renaissance Public School Academy, Shepherd Public Schools and Beal City Public Schools.
Communication sciences and disorders careers
What can you do with a communication sciences and disorders degree? You can choose a profession such as speech-language pathologist or audiologist. You'll work primarily in educational settings, medical and health facilities, and private practice.
| Career | Projected Salary |
|---|---|
| Speech Language Pathologist | $84,140 |
| Audiologist | $87,740 |
| Hearing Screener | $40,326 |
Participate in Summer Speech-Language Specialty Clinics
Redefine your classroom by participating in a Summer Speech-Language Specialty Clinic as a speech clinician. You'll work with children ages 3 to 14 from all over Michigan. As you work toward a communication sciences and disorders degree, you'll be applying the therapy activities you learned to real world situations.
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