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Find your fearless in communication. SEMO's Department of Communication Disorders is designed for students who want to make a real impact in the lives of others.
Whether you're planning to continue your education in graduate school or exploring career opportunities that let you work directly with individuals and families, Communication Disorders sets you up for success. In this program, you'll combine science, human behavior and hands-on practice to understand speech, language and hearing. Students who complete this degree are well prepared to pursue advanced study in speech-language pathology or audiology, where a master's or doctoral degree is typically required for professional practice.
Completion of a communication disorders degree provides students with opportunities to pursue a master’s degree, PhD in Speech Language Pathology, or an AuD or PhD in Audiology. The department offers a fully-accredited Master of Arts degree in Communication Disorders. Students who earn their undergraduate degree in communication disorders at SEMO are eligible for priority enrollment consideration to the master's program.
In your communication disorders degree, you'll be prepared for graduate studies in speech-language pathology and audiology by:
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$95k 
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP) earn an average annual salary of $95,410.
$92k
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Audiologist earn an average annual salary of $92,120.
15%
The Bureau of Labor Statistics expects a growth rate of 15% for occupations such as speech-language pathology or audiology assistants, which is faster than average.
The communications disorders program allows experience-driven assessment and intervention, treatment, and rehabilitation for patients, coupling hands-on learning with rigorous academic coursework. You’ll complete a minimum of 120 credit hours to complete this degree, including the general education requirements and at least 39 senior division hours.
CD525 Aural Rehabilitation (3)
Some requirements may be fulfilled by coursework in major program
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