Communication Sciences and Disorders - Springfield College

Communication Sciences and Disorders from Springfield College is a Campus Bachelor Communication Disorders degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. After serving as a concentration within the Rehabilitation and Disability Studies Department for more than ten years, Communication Sciences and Disorders achieved major status in 2005 and is accepting new students. This preprofessional program prepares students for graduate work in Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology or for employment as a Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA). Speech-language pathology assistants provide treatment to individuals with communication disorders under the direct supervision of certified speech-language pathologists (SLPs). Professionals with graduate degrees in Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology assess and treat individuals with communication disorders such as: fluency (stuttering), voice, aphasia, swallowing disorders, hearing loss, articulation and phonological disorders, and language disorders. They often work in hospitals, clinics, private and public schools, or private practice. In order to become a fully certified/licensed speech-language pathologist (SLP) or audiologist (Aud), students must complete an advanced degree. What do our graduates do? Communication Sciences and Disorders Attend graduate school in Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology, or related fields, such as: Rehabilitation Counseling, Psychology, Special Education, Teacher of the Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing 90% of our students applying to graduate programs in either SLP or Audiology have been accepted to at least one program CMDS grads have been accepted at: University of Massachusetts, University of Connecticut, University of New Hampshire, University of Vermont, University of Virginia, University of Arizona, University of Northern Colorado, Vanderbilt, Brigham Young, Southern Connecticut State University , Nazareth College, Worcester State, Loyola (MD), Northern Arizona State, College of St. Rose, Northeastern, Mass. General Health Institutes and Boston University Work as Speech-Language Pathology Assistants (SLPAs), primarily in schools CMDS grads are employed as SLPs, Auds, and SLPAs in hospitals, public schools, private practice, private schools for children with special needs Highlights of the Springfield College Communication Sciences and Disorders Program Course of study provides students with the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), required undergraduate prerequisites for graduate study Coursework is aligned with ASHA standards Opportunity for supervised observation and fieldwork in a variety of settings, including: private and public schools, early intervention, hospitals, and nursing homes Small classes with an emphasis on individualized attention, hands-on learning, and collaborative learning Caring faculty with a wide variety of clinical experience Individualized advising for all four years Opportunity for service learning, community service, and leadership opportunities View more details on Springfield College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Communication Disorders courses.