Communicative Disorders (CDIS)

A degree in communicative disorders prepares students for exciting careers in speech-language pathology and audiology. Certified speech-language pathologists and audiologists work with a wide variety of different-aged clients to address a broad spectrum of communication difficulties. This may include clients with language, articulation, fluency, voice, swallowing, and hearing disorders who range in age from infants to the elderly. In addition, speech pathologists and audiologists may also work in a variety of settings such as schools, private clinics, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, state-agencies and private practice. A degree in communicative disorders may lead to careers in speech science, deaf education, or other related areas.

Degrees in Communication Disorders

• Bachelor of Science in Communicative Disorders
  Pre-professional instruction in the normal and disordered processes of speech, language and hearing.
• Master of Science in Communicative Disorders
  Advanced training and certification preparation in assessing and treating speech, language and hearing disorders.

Students, staff and clients of the Communicative Disorders Department are treated equitably without regard to gender, sexual orientation, age, race, creed, national origin or disability. The institution and program comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and executive orders. Our departments's strategic plan and assessment plans are available for public review upon request.

Please contact Suzanne Swift, Department Chair for more
information.

Facts about Speech-Language Pathology

What are the job prospects for a speech-language pathologist? Where can I get more information? If interested, please visit the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association is the professional, scientific, and credentialing association for  more than 118,000 members and affiliates  who are audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and speech, language, and hearing scientists. Additional information about employment prospects can also be found at the U.S. Department of Labor - Bureau of Labor Statistics for speech-language pathologists and audiologists.

Contact Us

For more information, please contact the department office at 575.562.2156 or the department chair, Dr. Suzanne Swift at 575.562.2724.

For graduate student information, contact the graduate coordinator, Dr. Adrienne Bratcher, at 575.562.2159.