Communication Disorders
For more detailed information, see the Department of Communication Disorders website.
- What is Audiology?
- What is Speech-Language Pathology?
- What are the prerequisites for these majors?
- When are major classes taught?
| Q | What is Audiology? |
| A | Audiologists measure the amount of hearing and hearing loss. Physicians use audiological findings to diagnose and treat hearing problems. This information is also used in counseling the hearing impaired and for prescribing hearing aids. This is a preprofessional program leading to a doctorate's degree which is required for entrance into the profession. |
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| Q | What is Speech-Language Pathology? |
| A | Speech therapists work with people who have lost or have never had the ability to speak normally. Professionals work in public schools, hospitals, private or community clinics, or private practice. This is a preprofessional program leading to a master's degree which is required for entrance into the profession. |
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| Q | What are the prerequisites for these majors? |
| A |
Physics 167, PD Bio 220, and COMD 133. For more detail, see the Flowchart on page 3 of the Undergraduate Handbook. |
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| Q | When are major classes taught? |
| A | Check a
class schedule
or with the advisor in the EAC (Education Advisement Center 120
MCKB). COMD classes are now listed under "ComD" becuase of the change in the department name to Communication Disorders. |
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