Communication Disorders - Central Michigan University

Communication Disorders from Central Michigan University is a Campus Bachelor Communication Disorders degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Future audiologists or speech-language pathologists must fulfill the academic and clinical requirements for the Certificate of Clinical Competence of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. This certification requires completion of a master's or doctoral degree . The communications disorders program at CMU prepares students for graduate audiology and speech-language pathology programs and for other career opportunities. Consider these key features distinguishing this undergraduate program at CMU: * A carefully tailored program that complements the audiology and speech-language pathology graduate programs at CMU * Opportunities for research with faculty who specialize in diagnosing and treating communication disorders * Extensive hands-on clinical experiences at more than 100 on- and off-campus sites * Research facilities that include specialized speech, voice, language, and acoustic laboratories Career outlook According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook, for all occupations through the year 2014: * Employment of audiologists and speech-language pathologists is expected to grow nine to 17 percent. * Employment of audiologists and speech-language pathologists in educational services will increase along with growth in elementary and secondary school enrollments. * Greater awareness of the importance of early identification and diagnosis of speech and language disorders will also increase employment. Career options Graduates of the communication disorders program will find employment opportunities in a variety of settings. Employment in some of these areas may require additional education. * Colleges and universities * Community hearing and speech centers * Hospitals * Long-term care facilities * Private practices * Public and private schools * Research laboratories * Residential health facilities View more details on Central Michigan University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Communication Disorders courses.