Communication Disorders and Sciences - California State University - Northridge

Communication Disorders and Sciences from California State University - Northridge is a Campus Bachelor Communication Disorders degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. The Major The Communication Disorders and Sciences major involves studies in the disciplines of speech and hearing sciences, audiology, and speech-language pathology. The undergraduate programs offer an emphasis in either audiology or speech-language pathology. Careers Program alumni with graduate degrees find varied career opportunities as speech-language pathologists and as audiologists serving the needs of communicatively disabled persons across the age span. Employment opportunities continue to grow due to the general population's longer life span and advances in technology and health. Program alumni find employment in California's and the nation's medical centers, skilled nursing and other rehabilitative facilities, community speech and hearing centers, medical offices, public and private schools, and private practices. In recent years, approximately one-tenth of the speech-language pathologists and one-fifth of the audiologists educated in California and licensed within the state are alumni of California State University, Northridge. Student Learning Outcomes of the Undergraduate Program 1. Demonstrate achievement of competence in basic communication sciences by successfully completing the Pre-Clinical Phase of the undergraduate programs with grades of B or better in all courses. 2. Demonstrate preparation for entry into Clinical Phase of the undergraduate programs by successful application for Clinical Privileges and completion of required coursework in clinical methods, clinical observation, and entry-level courses in communication disorders. 3. Demonstrate preparation for successful application for admission to graduate school of choice by completion of the courses required in the major (for undergraduates) or by completion of a minimum of 30 semester units of qualifying coursework (for post-baccalaureate students) with grades and recommendations that are sufficient for a competitive admission process. Student Learning Outcomes of the Graduate Program 1. Demonstrate achievement of entry-level competence in speech-language pathology and audiology sciences, disorders , evaluations, and treatments as shown in courses and clinical practice to the level required for professional certification by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and by the licensing agency of the state in which professional practice will be conducted. 2. Successfully complete the national examination in the area of chosen specialty, speech-language pathology or audiology. View more details on California State University - Northridge, CA . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Communication Disorders courses.