Communication Sciences and Disorders - California State University - Chico

Communication Sciences and Disorders from California State University - Chico is a Campus Bachelor Communication Disorders degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. The ability to communicate effectively using language systems distinguishes human beings from other forms of life. Disabilities which interfere with communication skills prohibit a large number of people from realizing their full potential in modern society. Study in the field of speech-language pathology and audiology prepares one to appreciate the impact of such impairments and to assist individuals in overcoming them. Students in the Communication Sciences and Disorders program take courses that address normal human growth, development of the communicative processes, detailed consideration of disorders that arise in these processes, and their assessment and treatment. Coursework is supplemented by practica that give students first-hand experiences in dealing with disorders in the areas of language impairment, voice and resonance problems, phonology/articulation disorders, fluency problems, swallowing problems, disorders with the cognitive and/or social aspects of communication , problems that necessitate the use of oral, manual, augmentative, and alternative communication techniques and technologies, and/or hearing impairment. These experiences are carried out in the University speech and language clinic and in off-campus internships. The Bachelor of Arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders Requirements for the Bachelor's Degree: 120 units View more details on California State University - Chico, CA . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Communication Disorders courses.