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Communication Sciences is a degree category that consists of the following common degrees:
- Read more about Communicative Disorders
The foundations of degree programs in communicative disorders lie in the basic nature of human communication – its biological, physical, social, and linguistic aspects. Students of the discipline study each of these aspects, which together make up the science behind communication problems. They learn how to recognize these problems and how to treat them.
- Read more about Audiology
The academic curriculum for Audiologists is extensive, and includes classes such as:
- Hearing Disorders
- Genetics and Hearing Loss
- Psychoacoustics and Theories of Hearing
- Hearing Conservation
- Speech Science and Perception
- Pediatric Audiology
- Geriatric Audiology
- Forensic Audiology
- Hearing Aids
- Electro-Acoustics, Instrumentation & Calibration
- Rehabilitative Audiology and Counseling
- Vestibular Systems and Disorders
- Cochlear Implants and Hearing Assistance Technologies
- Central Auditory Processing
- Embryology and Genetics
- Clinical Pharmacology
- Epidemiology
- Anatomy and Physiology of the Hearing and Vestibular Mechanisms
- Pharmacology for Audiology
- Business Audiology
- Medical Imaging
- Read more about Speech-Language Pathology
Speech-language pathology (SLP) is the study and treatment of a wide range of speaking and swallowing disorders, usually caused by developmental delays, autism, traumatic brain injury, stroke, hearing loss, Parkinson’s, cleft palate, or injuries to the mouth and throat.
Speech-language pathologists are the allied health professionals who evaluate and diagnose people with these disorders and help them improve their communication skills. Their work involves creating treatment plans for conditions such as stuttering, training patients to produce certain sounds, and teaching them to use assistive communication devices.
SLP degree programs consist of coursework, research experiences, and real-world clinical experiences.