Communication Disorders Major

Program Overview

Adelphi University's Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology program prepares students for careers in speech-language pathology, audiology, education, linguistics, science, healthcare, and administration. The program offers opportunities for research, certification, and connections through its NSSLHA chapter. Graduates earn an average annual salary of $80,090, 29% higher than the national average.

Program Outline

Careers:

• Speech-Language Pathologists: Diagnose and treat speech, language, and swallowing disorders in individuals of all ages.
These professionals work in hospitals, schools, private practices, and other settings.
• Audiologists: Identify, assess, and treat hearing and balance disorders.
They work in hospitals, clinics, private practices, and schools.
• Education or Special Education: Teachers work in a variety of settings, including public, private, and charter schools, as well as in specialized programs for students with disabilities.
• Linguistics: Linguists study the structure, function, and development of language.
They work in a variety of settings, including universities, research institutions, and government agencies.
• Science: Scientists conduct research in a variety of fields, including biology, chemistry, physics, and psychology.
They work in universities, research institutions, and government agencies.
• Healthcare: Healthcare professionals work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, clinics, and private practices.
They provide a wide range of services, including medical care, physical therapy, and occupational therapy.
• Administration: Administration professionals work in a variety of settings, including businesses, government agencies, and non-profit organizations.
They manage the day-to-day operations of organizations, including budgeting, hiring, and marketing.

Other:

• Adelphi's National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA) chapter has given some students connections made in their undergraduate career.
• It offers social, fundraising and leadership-based activities that help students grow along with their classmates.
• Adelphi departments team up to provide personalized learning experience for students with autism spectrum disorder.
• Students are encouraged to participate in ongoing research projects in one of seven research labs focused on speech-language pathology and communication disorders.
• The program provides the opportunity to work toward one or more of the following certifications:
• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
• New York state license to practice speech-language pathology or audiology in New York
• Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD) —also offering bilingual option
• The average annual salary of their 2022 baccalaureate graduates is $80,090, which is 29% higher than the national average.