Communication Sciences & Disorders Degree

Prepare yourself for a successful, prosperous career at one of the finest speech-language pathology programs in Texas.

中文博彩平台的传播科学和障碍学位课程在理解方面结合了坚实的学术基础, 认识和治疗沟通障碍,并着重强调直接的现场经验,为你进入研究生院和未来的就业市场做好准备.

When you choose HSU to pursue your communication sciences and disorders degree, 你可以充满信心地期待:超过95%的毕业生在毕业后一年内被研究生院录取或在该领域找到工作.

Real-World Opportunities

Gain real-world experience and interdisciplinary knowledge at HSU. As a communication sciences and disorders major, 通过数小时的观察和直接实践,您将有机会与该领域的持牌专业人士直接互动和工作.

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Becky Saterbak-Assistant Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders

Becky Saterbak

Assistant Professor and Head of Communication Sciences and Disorders

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Why Earn Your Communication Sciences and Disorders Degree at Hardin-Simmons?

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Enjoy an Interactive, Intimate Learning Environment

为沟通障碍专业的学生提供优秀的本科文科教育. Foundational coursework in the field of CSD includes training in ethics, as well as outreach opportunities. Small classes, caring professors, 一个互动的学习过程将确保你成功地为读研和工作做好准备.

CSD student painting a kid's face at an HSU event.

Gain Practical Real-World Experience

在为您提供沟通障碍和生理学方面的坚实学术知识基础之后, 我们的课程为您提供丰富的实际经验,让您对未来的职业生涯有一个感觉. HSU的沟通科学和障碍专业的学生与经过认证和许可的语言病理学家在各种环境中进行互动,因为他们评估和治疗所有年龄段的个体. 准备好进入研究生院,在这个学位课程的过程中有多达50个小时的观察和直接治疗.

CSD students doing a reading exercise.

Prepare for Graduate School and Licensure

几乎所有我们的沟通科学和障碍项目的毕业生都继续攻读研究生院,并获得语言病理学家和听力学家的执照, 超过95%的毕业生在完成学士学位的一年内被研究生院录取!

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What Can You Do with a Communication Sciences and Disorders Degree?

HSU的沟通科学和障碍专业为评估和治疗个体的生命周期奠定了坚实的学术基础. 我们的课程毕业生有资格在德克萨斯州获得语言病理学助理(SLP-A)的执照。, who work primarily in educational settings, treating students with communication disorders.

我们95%以上的沟通科学和障碍毕业生继续他们的教育,攻读语言病理学硕士学位或听力学博士学位,并最终成为执业医师.

Some graduates of our program also choose to work as SLP-As before pursuing grad school, many finding jobs with regional care providers such as Sweetwater ISD, Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health, and the West Central Texas Shared Services Arrangement.

Jobs for Communication Sciences and Disorders Degree Graduates

  • Speech-language pathologist assistant
  • Rehabilitation aide
  • Behavioral therapist

Program Details

沟通科学和障碍专业的学生必须满足一些先决条件,才能参加临床课程或寻求实习或实习机会. These requirements include:

  • An overall GPA of at least 3.0
  • A minimum GPA of 3.25 in Communication Sciences and Disorders degree courses
  • 必须在HSU完成至少12小时的通信科学和障碍学位课程

Additionally, 某些临床工作或实习/实习机会可能有特定的场地要求.

At Hardin-Simmons University, we’re committed to providing quality, affordable Christian education to all students. 虽然没有专门针对沟通科学和障碍学位课程的奖学金, the average HSU student receives more than $12,000 annually in financial aid. Visit our Endowed Scholarships page for more information.

Alumni

Julianne HouseJulianne House

Being a Communication Sciences & HSU的障碍专业不仅仅是通过课程和取得好成绩,这样你就可以毕业了. The professors challenge their students to learn the material, think critically, problem solve, research, analyze data, and encourage a practice of life-long learning. My experience was full of challenges, successes, and failures that benefitted my educational and personal growth. 我非常感谢培养我对CSD的热爱的环境,以及它如何使我成为今天的我:一名大学毕业生前往研究生院!

Current Students

Kaitlyn KingKaitlyn King

“I love being a part of the HSU CSD department. 由同学和教授组成的紧密社区促进了一个令人振奋和愉快的学习环境.”

Maggie ArchinalMaggie Archinal

“我喜欢惩教署,因为它是一个大家庭,充满了共同的激情.”

Samantha EberleSamantha Eberle

“作为一名CSD系的学生,我最喜欢的事情是我建立的人际关系. You become so close with the people in the program because of the small class size. I know I have made friends that I will keep in touch with for the rest of my life!”

沟通科学与障碍系为所有专业的学生举办了一个职业前俱乐部. 中文博彩平台的全国学生言语语言听力协会(NSSLHA)每月召开一次会议,讨论对该领域至关重要的话题. Additionally NSSLHA sponsors several outreach activities and social events yearly.

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