Program Overview

Communication Sciences and Disorders

The Communication Sciences and Disorders major at Baylor University trains students in the processes of communication and speaking, including education in identifying and treating various disorders of communication and speech. Professionals in this field seek to diagnose and treat a variety of disorders, improving communication while also improving quality of life.

Program Details

• The major in Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) emphasizes speech-language pathology and offers comprehensive education in the fundamental principles of the field.
• Available courses include:
  • Language Development
  • Phonological Science
  • Speech Science
  • Articulation
  • Aural Rehabilitation
• The program also offers a minor in American Sign Language and a Deaf Education track.
• Graduates can anticipate career opportunities as speech pathologists, audiologists, special education teachers, counselors, consultants, or speech and hearing therapists.

Degree and Department

• Degree: BS
• Department: Health & Human Sciences
• Major: Yes
• Minor: No

Similar Majors

• Child and Family Studies
• Public Health
• Communication
• Education - Elementary Education
• Education - Special Education

Living-Learning Centers

Baylor University offers several Living-Learning Centers, which are housing opportunities designed to place students of common interests together in living and learning environments. This includes a Science and Health Living-Learning Center where students with common interest in pursuing a career in medicine and the sciences can collaborate with each other as well as science faculty and medical researchers.