Our accredited Master of Science in Communication Disorders and Sciences leads to national certification in speech-language pathology and prepares students for doctoral education in speech-language pathology or related fields. Through a strong clinical program, diverse faculty, study abroad options, and a multitude of research opportunities, our graduates are well-prepared for their chosen profession. The world can be lonely and frustrating without the ability to communicate. A profession where acquired skills and practice enable you to aid those with an inability to communicate can be astoundingly gratifying. A career in speech-language pathology or audiology can literally make you the difference in someone’s ability to communicate.Our accredited Communication Disorders and Sciences (CDS) program provides the knowledge and training needed to become a speech-language pathologist, an audiologist, and work in related fields, such as psychology or technologymaterials development. Think about times you’ve had laryngitis or a sore throat and speaking was painful or impossible - imagine a lifetime of hoarseness, stuttering, or misunderstandings. With a CDS degree, you can provide the diagnostics, care, and therapy to help people overcome or lessen their communication challenges.

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