Communication Sciences and Disorders (BS)

The University’s bachelor of science (BS) in communication sciences and disorders is a program that provides the academic preparation and clinical experience needed to pursue a master's in speech-language pathology as well as employment in a variety of related fields. A master's degree in speech-language pathology is required to work as a speech-language pathologist in schools, hospitals, and other service provision settings.

The Bayh College of Education offers many features that make our Communication Sciences and Disorders Program among the best.

• Students benefit from small classes taught by dedicated faculty. All students are assigned a faculty mentor who assists students in choosing minors, identifying career options, and developing their post-graduation plans.
• The Norma and William Grosjean Clinic’s Rowe Center for Communicative Disorders offers frequent opportunities to observe the application of classroom knowledge in a clinical setting. The Center includes therapy rooms with two-way mirrors, sound and video monitoring systems, and a speech and voice science laboratory.
• The program emphasizes clinical experiences near the completion of the major that are available in the Rowe Center for Communicative Disorders. The two-course clinical sequence includes a paired experience with a senior graduate student and the opportunity to provide direct services in the second semester.
• Students progress through the program in cohort groups that encourage shared learning experiences and lead to lasting friendships.
• A number of activities and organizations enable students to interact with other students and professionals in the field. These include the ISU chapter of the National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association (NSSLHA), the Indiana Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ISHA), the University's Honors Program, and study abroad opportunities, which range from summer programs to a single semester or a full academic year in over 56 countries.