Communication Sciences and Disorders Undergraduate Program
Information about the professions The discipline of
communication sciences and disorders is comprised of two
distinct professions: speech-language pathology and audiology.
These professions are concerned with human communication and its
disorders. Whichever profession you choose, your work helps
people who have difficulty communicating. For more information
about the professions, you will find a great deal of information
on the website for the American Speech-Language-Hearing
Association. Speech-language pathologists (SLP's) help prevent,
identify, assess and provide treatment for communication and
swallowing disorders. These include delayed language
development, acquired language disorders, stuttering, voice, and
articulation disorders as well as swallowing problems. Disorders
related to literacy also have become an area of focus for
speech-language pathologists. They provide service to children
and adults and work in a variety of settings including