Communication Sciences 和 Disorders (BS)

的 University’s bachelor of science (BS) in communication sciences 和 disorders is a 程序 that provides the academic preparation 和 clinical experience needed to pursue a master's in speech-language pathology as well as employment in a variety of related fields. A master's degree in speech-language pathology is required to work as a speech-language pathologist in schools, 医院, 和 other service provision settings.

的 Bayh College of Education offers many features that make our Communication Sciences 和 Disorders Program among the best.

• 学生 benefit from small classes taught by dedicated faculty. All students are assigned a faculty mentor who assists students in choosing minors, identifying career options, 和 developing their post-graduation plans.
• 的 Norma 和 William Grosjean Clinic’s Rowe Center for Communicative Disorders offers frequent opportunities to observe the application of classroom knowledge in a clinical setting. 的 Center includes therapy rooms with two-way mirrors, sound 和 video monitoring systems, 和 a speech 和 voice science laboratory.
• 的 程序 emphasizes clinical experiences near the completion of the major that are available in the Rowe Center for Communicative Disorders. 的 two-course clinical sequence includes a paired experience with a senior graduate student 和 the opportunity to provide direct services in the second semester.
• 学生 progress through the 程序 in cohort groups that encourage shared learning experiences 和 lead to lasting friendships.
• A number of activities 和 organizations enable students to interact with other students 和 professionals in the field. 的se include the ISU chapter of the National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association (NSSLHA), the Indiana Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ISHA), the University's 荣誉项目, 和 study abroad opportunities, which range from summer 程序s to a single semester or a full academic year in over 56 countries.