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Communication Sciences and Disorders

Major Information

Georgia Southern University’s undergraduate degree program offers the Bachelor of Science with a major in communication sciences and disorders. The communication sciences and disorders major provides preparation in the normal processes of communication and its development, as well as in the identification and treatment of communication disorders for students whose career interests include audiology and speech-language pathology. In addition, the communication sciences and disorders major provides a broad foundation in normal and disordered aspects of speech, language and hearing for students who are interested in pursuing careers in disciplines such as deaf education, speech science, hearing science, special education and child development.

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Degree(s) Offered:

Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders
Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders

Sample Occupations

Speech-Language Pathologist*
Audiologist*
Deaf Education
Speech Science
Hearing Science
Special Education
Child Development
Audiometric Assistant
Interpreter for the Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Neuropsychologist*
Research Assistant
Occupational Therapist*
Classroom Support Staff
Housing Support Staff

Behavioral Therapist
Speech-Language Assistant
Speech-Language Consultant*
Educational Advocate
Hearing Aid Salesperson
Testing Equipment Salesperson
College Professor*
Teacher of Hearing Impaired Students
Tutor
Certification Case Manager
Communication Assistant
Outcomes Resource Services Manager
Policy Analyst

Sample Work Settings

Pediatric Therapy Offices
Speech Therapy Services
Nursing Homes
Hospitals (General and Pediatric)
Public School Systems (K-12)
Private School Systems (K-12)
Clinics (Private and Public)

University Clinics
Ear, Nose, and Throat Physician Offices
Publishing Companies
Private Rehabilitation Companies
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

Sample Employers

Memorial Health
HCA Healthcare
HealthPRO Management Services
United States Air Force
Hilton Head Hearing
American Hearing Aid Associates

United States Department of Veteran Affairs
United States Navy
Charleston ENT & Allergy
Valdosta State University
Chatham County Public Schools
Beltone
Beaufort County Schools

Connecting Majors, Skills, and Occupations

View learning outcomes associated with your major in the Georgia Southern Academic Catalog:

Georgia Southern Academic Catalog

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Use Handshake to upload your résumé and explore internships and jobs. For more information:

www.georgiasouthern.edu/ocpd

Internet Resources

To explore values, interests, and skills:

FOCUS 2

bit.ly/focuscareer

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) – $18

www.georgiasouthern.edu/ocpd

To explore occupational outlooks and salaries:

National Compensation Survey

www.bls.gov/ncs/

National Association of College and Employers (NACE)

http://naceweb.org/salary_survey/data/

Salary.Com

www.salary.com

Professional Organizations

American Speech-Language Hearing Association

https://www.asha.org/

Georgia Speech-Language Hearing Association

https://gsa.memberclicks.net/?orgId=gsa

Georgia Professional Standards Commission

https://www.gapsc.com/

National Student Speech-Language Hearing Association

https://www.asha.org/nsslha/

Georgia Southern Student Organizations

National Student Speech-Language Hearing Association

Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) – Student Chapter

RiteCare Scottish Rite Childhood Language Program

Last updated: 9/21/2022