为什么学习 communication disorders 在俄亥俄州的BGSU?
- 专家教师. Learn from faculty with expertise in audiology, autism spectrum disorder, 孩子的语言, bilingual language development, 口吃, traumatic brain injury and voice and motor speech disorders.
- 本科 research. 教师 welcomes collaboration. Many students go on to present research at state and national conferences and are published in peer-reviewed journals.
- Living + learning community. Live with other science, health and pre-professional students 在 Natural and 健康 科学 Residential Community. 学生 say the academic support they receive gives them a significant advantage when applying to graduate programs. Community members share information and ideas and are guided by dedicated faculty.
- Valuable real-world experience. A required capstone experience will allow you to complete your required guided observation hours and learn how to write goals, therapy plans and summary notes.
- Networking opportunities. Grow as a speech and language science student by joining our active Chapter of the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association. The student organization hosts professional development sessions, welcomes guest speakers and holds social and fundraising events.
- 博天堂官方网站生 options at BGSU. Transition to graduate school by applying to BGSU’s accredited master’s degree program in communication science and disorders, which offers a specialization in speech-language pathology.
职业生涯 – what can you do with a communication disorders degree?
BGSU’s bachelor’s degree in communication disorders prepares you to move on to graduate school in:
- Speech-language pathology
- 听力学
- Speech, language or hearing science
The bachelor’s degree also can serve as an excellent foundation for graduate work in related fields, including a wide range of allied health and educational careers such as:
- Occupational therapy
- Physical therapy
- Intervention specialist
- 老年医学
Our graduates work 在 healthcare, education and research industries.
博天堂官方网站 in this field is projected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations – more than 20% over the next decade, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
的职业道路
- Speech-language pathologist
- 听力学家
- Allied health professional
- 教育家
- Human development and communication specialist
- Behavioral therapist
Quick Facts from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
课程
Study the science of the human communication process, as well as the theoretical and practical aspects of therapy.
Core 课程 cover:
- The mechanics of speech
- How speech is acquired and develops
- The acoustics of speech and hearing
- How to assess and provide therapy for range of disorders
最低, entry-level qualification to practice as a speech-language pathologist is a master’s degree. To practice as an audiologist, a Doctor of 听力学 is required. Our bachelor’s program will allow you to learn the basic skills and knowledge you need for admission into a graduate program.
You can continue your education at BGSU by applying to our:
- Accredited master’s degree program in communication science and disorders, which offers a specialization in speech-language pathology
- Doctoral program in communication disorders
Hands-on education
Practical classes and clinical observation will be an essential part of your curriculum.
- Complete guided observation hours. Watch speech-language pathologists treating patients and learn how to write treatment goals, therapy plans and summary notes.
- Conduct research with communication sciences and disorders faculty and Ph.D. students or through the BGSU Center for 本科 博天堂官方网站 and 奖学金 (CURS) program.
样本 课程
- Introduction to Communication Disorders
- Phonetics (study of speech sounds)
- Speech and Language Acquisition and 发展
- Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech Mechanism
- Language Assessment and Intervention
- Introduction to 听力学
The communication disorders program is part of the Department of Communication 科学 and Disorders 在 BGSU College of 健康 and 人类服务.
Updated: 12/12/2023 03:49PM