Undergraduate Programs

Major and Minor

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders offers two undergraduate program options.

Major in Human Communication Sciences

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The study of normal and disordered human hearing, speech, language, learning and swallowing.

Minor in Human Communication Sciences

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The study of the physical and physiological principles underlying communication.

Modules

Students in the Communication Sciences and Disorders department can also take advantage of the following modules. These are focused plans of study include formal coursework, co-curricular activities, and pre-professional experiences, and culminate in the creation of a capstone project.

Children and Communication Module

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Students will study the nuanced interplay between biology and environment that contribute to building developmental foundations for communication.

The Communicating Brain Module

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This module gives students a deep appreciation for the tools used to study the brain and how it gives rise to typical and atypical communication abilities.