Speech Pathology and Audiology - Miami University - Oxford

Speech Pathology and Audiology from Miami University - Oxford is a Campus Bachelor Communication Disorders degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. What is Speech Pathology and Audiology? Speech pathology and audiology is the study of communication challenges, including problems with the speed and regularity of speech, the quality of the speech sounds produced, the hearing and understanding of speech, or the language-processing system. These disorders may be the result of some learned behavior, an adjustment problem, or a physiological problem. A speech pathologist or an audiologist tries to understand the communication problems and then sets up a program to help individuals deal with them. What are the features of Miami's program? Extensive undergraduate coursework The American Speech and Hearing Association and many states, including Ohio, require a master's degree for certification as a speech pathologist or audiologist. Therefore, Miami designed its speech pathology and audiology program to give students the coursework and practical experience that would increase their chances of being accepted into high-quality graduate schools. Hands-on therapy Miami's program is rare in that it provides a clinical practicum at the undergraduate level. For two semesters, students provide therapy to patients with a variety of communication problems in the Miami University Speech and Hearing Clinic. Because of this hands-on experience at an early stage, Miami students are viewed favorably by the best graduate programs in the country. Practical experience Miami's speech pathology and audiology program also provides the opportunity for practical experience in other countries through national conferences and summer workshops. For example, each summer, undergraduates have met with speech pathologists in the Czech Republic, Slovak Republic, Hungary, and Cyprus. Top-notch facilities Facilities for use by speech pathology and audiology majors include sound-treated hearing suites; therapy rooms with video cameras and microphones for evaluation; a materials room for tests and play activities; a language nursery with observation facilities; and a clinical room for adults with a home environment for therapy and classes. A state-of-the-art Speech and Hearing Science Laboratory provides specialized testing and research opportunities, such as voice acoustics, aerodynamics, laryngeal videostroboscopy, and respiratory function. Miami's facilities are certified by the Council of Academic Accreditation. View more details on Miami University - Oxford, OH . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Communication Disorders courses.