Speech-Language Pathology - Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - Shreveport

Speech-Language Pathology from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - Shreveport is a Campus Master Communication Disorders degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Program Overview Master's Degree Program in Speech-Language Pathology Speech-language pathologists identify and treat communication disorders, such as delayed language, articulation, stuttering, aphasia, and voice disorders. They also work with individuals who have communication disorders associated with hearing loss, cognitive-communicative deficits, and swallowing disorders. Speech-language pathologists work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, clinics, schools, universities, industry, government agencies, and private practice. A master's degree is required for clinical certification in speech-language pathology . The Speech-Language Pathology Program at LSU Health Sciences Center in Shreveport provides academic and clinical education leading to the Master of Communication Disorders (MCD) degree . The program is fully accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association(ASHA). Part of a major academic medical center, the program features modern and well-equipped educational and clinical facilities. The program has clinical affiliations with numerous medical and educational institutions throughout Louisiana. Students have many educational and clinical opportunities, including some that are available only in medical centers that are located in metropolitan areas. Mission Statement The Program has the following missions: 1. to provide academic and clinical education to students pursuing a Masters of Communication Disorders (MCD) degree in speech-language pathology and to encourage life-long learning through continuing education offerings; 2. to provide clinical services in audiology and speech-language pathology to children and adults with disorders of communication; and 3. to conduct and disseminate research in the areas of audiology, speech-language pathology , and related communication sciences. View more details on Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - Shreveport, LA . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Communication Disorders courses.