Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences - Purdue University - Main Campus

Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences from Purdue University - Main Campus is a Campus Bachelor Communication Disorders degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. The Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences (SLHS) offers two pre-professional undergraduate majors focusing on the evaluation, treatment, and research of human communication and its disorders. Students in SLHS gain a firm foundation for future graduate studies in audiology , speech-language pathology , and many other fields, as well as a well-rounded education that prepares them for life. Pre-professional Major: provides students with the foundational, pre-requisite courses needed to enter a graduate program in speech-language pathology or audiology, including advanced coursework in speech disorders, aural assessment and rehabilitation, and clinical methods. The Pre-professional Major is suitable for students who wish to work in a clinical setting as speech-language pathologists or audiologists . Pre-research Major: provides students with the opportunity to pursue specialized research interests within the field of communication sciences. After completing foundational courses in communication disorders, linguistics, anatomy, acoustics, and language development, students take an additional course in research methods and design a program of coursework and research related to their specific field of interest, under the supervision of a faculty advisor. The Pre-research Major is a non-clinical track, suitable for students who wish to pursue research in speech, language, or hearing science at the graduate level or within a university or corporate environment. Careers: Speech-language pathologist (SLP) - treats disorders such as stuttering, delayed language development, aphasia, and voice articulation problems. SLPs work in a variety of settings, including private practice, hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, and school systems. Employment as an SLP requires completion of a master?s degree , supervised professional experience, and passing a national examination. Audiologist (AUD) - specializes in the prevention, assessment, and rehabilitation of hearing disorders. An Audiologist evaluates patients, provides communication training, and dispenses hearing aids and other devices in settings such as private practice, hospitals, nursing homes, or for physicians and corporations. Employment as an AUD requires completion of a four-year doctoral degree, including an internship, and passing national examination. Speech scientist - researches processes involved in normal and impaired speech production and perception. Hearing scientist - investigates mechanisms of normal and impaired hearing. Language scientist (linguist) - explores aspects of language structure, both spoken and signed. View more details on Purdue University - Main Campus . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Communication Disorders courses.