The broad, yet challenging, nature of the Bachelor?s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders prepares students for employment requiring a background in human development, communication, health, and education. Graduates have pursued work in the fields of special education, counseling, and rehabilitation, as well as careers in the health insurance industry, disability law, career advising, and government health programs.

Special Features

• The Bachelor?s degree program in Communication Sciences and Disorders is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
• Graduate students pursuing a degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders in the Department of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology participate in supervised clinical practica through the campus-based Maryjane Rees Language, Speech, and Hearing Center.
• Graduate practica in Communication Sciences and Disorders include three semesters of on-campus clinic?followed by an internship in the public schools and an internship in local hospitals or other agencies. Upon completion of the Master's degree, students will have acquired a variety of supervised clinical experiences totaling a minimum of 400 clock hours.
• The Master?s degree program in Communication Sciences and Disorders is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
• The Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential with or without Special Class Authorization is approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC).