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Communication Sciences and Disorders

Program Overview

Are you exploring careers within the "helping" professions? If the idea of helping people with speech, language or hearing problems appeals to you, a career as a speech-language pathologist or audiologist might be for you.

In this major, you will fully explore the biological, physical, social, and linguistic aspects of communication, as well as what happens when communication is impaired, and how to treat various impairments.

Scranton's Communication Sciences and Disorders major fully prepares students for graduate education and careers in these growing fields.

Curriculum

The Communication Sciences and Disorders bachelor's degree is offered in a 3-year accelerated or a 4-year traditional track.  In either track, students must complete 120 to 120.5 credits. The curriculum includes the prerequisite courses needed for admission to a graduate program in speech-language pathology or audiology. 

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Hands-On Learning

Our state-of-the-art facilities include the exceptional Edward R. Leahy Jr. Hall, a modern facility constructed in 2015 with 25 laboratories, nine traditional and active learning classrooms, nine group study rooms, and multiple simulation environments. 

Students will actively engage in projects that examine and analyze current research, participate in clinical case study reviews, and develop empirical studies that focus on communication disorders. 

Career Outlook

The job outlook for speech-language pathologists and audiologists is strong as both fields present opportunities for high earnings and employment growth. 

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects employment of speech-language pathologists and audiologists to grow 27% and 16%, respectively, between 2018 and 2028, which is faster than average for all occupations.

Club Activities

Members of the university's NSSLHA (National Student Speech Language Hearing Association) hosted an event for Autism Acceptance. Seated left to right are Marilyn Keating, Madison Dunlop, and Sofia Colucci.

 

Members of the university's NSSLHA (National Student Speech Language Hearing Association) hosted an event for Brain Injury Awareness. Seated left to right are Nora O'Connell, and Molly Enright.

 

Members of the university's NSSLHA (National Student Speech Language Hearing Association) hosted an event for Pie a NSSLHA Member. Standing left to right are Julianna McRell,  Madison Dunlop, Nora O'Connell, Megan Knecht, Kayla Tilwick, Molly Enright, Teresa Fernandes, Domenic Scaffidi, and Jacob Rogomentick.


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Student Organization Receives National Recognition

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The National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA) Chapter at the University of Scranton is one of only 93 in the U.S. and Puerto Rico to be awarded Gold Chapter Honors for attaining a distinguished level of achievement during the 2022-2023 academic year.

Shown, front row seated from left: Amelia Alacqua, Abigail Walsh, Kayla Tilwick, Julianna McRell, Mianicole Duverge. Back row: Domenic Scaffidi, Ava Amato, Megan Knecht, and Gia Maayan.

Absent from photo: Anna Lunbery, Ashley Kessell, Brooke Haltmeier, Deirdre Meagher, Emma Dougherty, Francesca Failla, Jacob Rogomentick, Johsua Vargas, Kaelan Ellis, Madison Dunlop, Maggie Cygan, Marilyn Keating, Molly Enright, Nora O'Connell, Sheila Miller, Sofia Colucci, Tanner Updyke, and Teresa Fernandes.

Resources for High School Students

Information about the Professions

Program Director

COMMUNICATION SCIENCES & DISORDERS PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Hope E. Baylow, D.A., CCC-SLP, BCS-S
Leahy Hall 824
hope.baylow@scranton.edu
Office phone: 570-941-4052
Department phone: 570-941-5874  

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