Who Would be Interested in Communication Disorders?

Students who are interested in evaluating and treating anyone with a communication disorder regardless of age and work setting.

Why Communication Disorders?
  • Students will have the opportunity to learn from faculty specializing in a specific aspect of communication disorders, such as voice disorders.
  • The B.S. in Communication Disorders provides a solid base for applying to a master's program in Communication Disorders. A master's degree is required in order to obtain certification through the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
  • With a B.S. in Communication Disorders an individual could work in the Kentucky public schools as a speech-language pathology assistant under the supervision of a certified speech-language pathologist.
  • The EKU master's program in Communication Disorders is accredited through the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology. Accreditation of bachelor's programs in Communication Disorders does not occur.
Where Are Recent Graduates Employed?

With a bachelor's degree, only in the public schools as a Speech-Language Pathology AssistantWith a master's degree and certification and license:

  • Medical settings
  • Public schools
  • Private agencies