Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Communication Sciences and Disorders Undergraduate Program By James Madison University |Top Universities

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Communication Sciences and Disorders

Main Subject Area

Communication and Media StudiesMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Communication and Media Studies

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

The department offers a B.A. and B.S. in communication sciences and disorders. The department also offers the M.S. in speech-language pathology (professional preparation), the M.S. in communication sciences and disorders (research), the Au.D. (Doctor of Audiology) and the Ph.D. in communication sciences and disorders with emphases in audiology, speech-language pathology and/or speech and hearing science. Inquiries concerning these graduate programs should be directed to the dean of The Graduate School or the appropriate department graduate coordinator. A master’s degree is the minimum requirement for competency/ certification endorsed by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and for Virginia licensure in speech-language pathology. In audiology, a doctoral degree is the minimum requirement for competency/certification endorsed by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and for new Virginia licensure applicants. Goals Providing course work and observation at the undergraduate level, including study of the underlying science and development of human communication, and an introduction to disorders that may occur in human communication. Providing course work at the undergraduate level that will prepare students for: Graduate study in the areas of speech-language pathology or audiology; Graduate school in a related discipline; and A liberal education in the discipline of communication sciences and disorders. Offering a minor in communication sciences and disorders for undergraduate students majoring in other fields. Career Opportunities: With relevant graduate degrees: Audiologist in medical centers, medical practice, private practice Clinical supervisor Hearing scientist Researcher, university professor Speech-language pathologist in the public schools, rehabilitation centers, medical environment, private practice Speech scientist National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association Student Academy of Audiology.

Program overview

Main Subject

Communication and Media Studies

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

The department offers a B.A. and B.S. in communication sciences and disorders. The department also offers the M.S. in speech-language pathology (professional preparation), the M.S. in communication sciences and disorders (research), the Au.D. (Doctor of Audiology) and the Ph.D. in communication sciences and disorders with emphases in audiology, speech-language pathology and/or speech and hearing science. Inquiries concerning these graduate programs should be directed to the dean of The Graduate School or the appropriate department graduate coordinator. A master’s degree is the minimum requirement for competency/ certification endorsed by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and for Virginia licensure in speech-language pathology. In audiology, a doctoral degree is the minimum requirement for competency/certification endorsed by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and for new Virginia licensure applicants. Goals Providing course work and observation at the undergraduate level, including study of the underlying science and development of human communication, and an introduction to disorders that may occur in human communication. Providing course work at the undergraduate level that will prepare students for: Graduate study in the areas of speech-language pathology or audiology; Graduate school in a related discipline; and A liberal education in the discipline of communication sciences and disorders. Offering a minor in communication sciences and disorders for undergraduate students majoring in other fields. Career Opportunities: With relevant graduate degrees: Audiologist in medical centers, medical practice, private practice Clinical supervisor Hearing scientist Researcher, university professor Speech-language pathologist in the public schools, rehabilitation centers, medical environment, private practice Speech scientist National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association Student Academy of Audiology.

Admission requirements

6+

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Tuition fees

For international students, tuition, insurance and ISS fees for 2019-2020 are $31,600, with living expenses approximately $13,640.

Scholarships are available to qualified applicants.


Admissions process

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Please note there is a one-off orientation fee of $180 and an internet fee of $60.

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