Communication Sciences and Disorders Major

The expected Program Learning Outcomes for this major are:

• Students will:
  • apply knowledge of developmental milestones to develop an appropriate treatment plan for pediatric language disorders.
  • be able to list and define the five components of language.
• Students will demonstrate:
  • a robust and person-centered knowledge of aural rehabilitation services beyond amplification.
  • basic knowledge of human anatomy & physiology supporting speech, language, voice and swallowing.
  • a basic proficiency in making appropriate amplification recommendations based on audiometric findings and a case history.
  • competence in narrow phonetic transcription of normal and disordered speech.
  • general knowledge of various outer and middle ear disorders.
  • proficiency in academic writing related to the discipline.
  • proficiency in speech and hearing science.
  • the ability to interpret findings from common tools used to evaluate articulation/phonological disorders.