Communication Sciences and Disorders | Springfield College

Communication Sciences and Disorders

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Bachelor of Science
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Improve Human Communication. 

The Communication Sciences and Disorders major at Springfield College prepares students to support individuals with communication and swallowing disorders while building a strong foundation for graduate study in speech-language pathology or audiology.

Students learn about the science of communication and explore topics such as speech and language development, hearing, fluency, voice, and language disorders. The program combines academic study with practical preparation for careers in health care, education, and clinical settings.

Graduates are prepared to pursue advanced degrees in speech-language pathology or audiology and are also eligible for Massachusetts licensure as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA).

  • Gain the knowledge and preparation needed for graduate study and professional careers
  • Hands-on learning opportunities include:
    • Studying speech, language, and hearing development
    • Exploring disorders such as stuttering, aphasia, and hearing loss
    • Learning assessment and treatment approaches for communication disorders
    • Preparing for careers in schools, hospitals, clinics, and private practice

Audiologist, Ear, Nose & Throat Institute of Connecticut

Tessa Smolinksi ’14

"With every class, I was captivated from start to finish. The course, Intro to Audiology, made me realize this was exactly what I wanted to do with my career.”

Tessa Smolinksi

The Brown Cooper Health Sciences Center at Springfield College

The Springfield College Brown Cooper Health Sciences Center empowers transformative approaches to education, career enhancement, service, research, and leadership in healthcare. The Center builds on the success of the School of Health Sciences, and ensure its standing as the leading choice for the finest students, faculty, and staff.

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Our curriculum is designed in faithfulness to the Springfield College mission and to further strengthen the Humanics philosophy of educating students in spirit, mind, and body.

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