Communication Sciences and Disorders Degree

Program Overview

Careers in communication sciences and disorders use a variety of techniques to diagnose and treat people with speech, language and hearing disorders. Employment is available in a variety of settings such as hospitals, schools, rehabilitation centers, government agencies, early childhood centers and in the sales industry. Because of a national shortage in the field, individuals with graduate-level degrees in communication sciences and disorders are in high demand among employers.

Highlights of the Communication Sciences and Disorders Major

Employment in the field of communication sciences and disorders requires a graduate-level degree. One-hundred percent of graduates from UW-River Falls master's degree program are employed.
Expect interactive classrooms and the ability to work closely with faculty.
Students experience many opportunities for undergraduate research. Facilities include aphasia, augmentative communication, voice, speech science and audiology laboratories.

Skills and Learning Outcomes

As a student in this program, you will learn to:

Describe the biological and neurological bases of normal human communication.
Apply basic speech and hearing-science information and ideas.
Describe the causes, characteristics, prevention, assessment and intervention strategies for articulation/phonological language, hearing, voice and fluency disorders.

Career Opportunities

As a graduate of this program, you will be prepared for a career in the field of communication sciences and disorders. Below is a list of potential job titles and employers where graduates have found employment or internship opportunities.

Potential Job Titles