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UNDERGRADUATE MAJOr

student studyingThe Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders is a pre-professional degree designed primarily for students who anticipate earning a master's or doctoral degree, state licensure and national certification as speech-language pathologists or audiologists.

Students who complete the degree requirements and do not intent to pursue a graduate degree may find immediate entry into positions such as speech assistant, paraprofessional, or aide in public and private school systems.  Students might also use this degree as a base for general educational and special education graduate studies, or other human services professions, academic programs and clinical experiences.  Admission to the major requires a 3.0 GPA. 

Undergraduates complete the All University Requirements for a Bachelor of Science degree, however there are several department-specific AURs. Please consult the Undergraduate Catalog for more specifics.  Students are also required to complete 25 observation hours of practicing speech-language pathologists and audiologists.

Further information may be obtained from Dr. Diana Newman, undergraduate advisor at newmand5@southernct.edu or 203-392-8925.