S. Latham, R. Tomenko
Program Description
The Communicative disorder major is designed to provide information about speech and language pathology and audiology to students who have interest in this field. Instruction in this program is balanced between the theoretical and the pragmatic. Students study the causes, characteristics, and therapies for various disorders of communication. Study of the anatomy and physiology of speech and hearing is also an integral component of the program. In addition, students take courses in psychology. Clinical practicum experiences, internships, and independent study are also available.
Most students select this major in preparation for further study of communicative disorders in graduate school. Following graduate school, they may enter the field as speech-language pathologists or audiologists. Others choose the major to gather information that is beneficial to their professional and personal lives.
Teacher Preparation
The Psychology and Communicative Disorders Department in conjunction with the Education Department offers courses leading to Indiana licensing in social studies secondary education.
