Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders
Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders Undergraduate Programs
Elizabeth Lidov Wants To Help Those with Communication Disorders
Communucation Sciences & Disorders major Elizbeth Lidov takes courses in language acquisition, anatomy and physiology, American Sign Language, survey of speech, survey of language, and speech science to prepare her for a career as a speech pathologist or an audiologist. (Filmed and edited by Emerson students.)
The Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders degree provides the academic basis for graduate study in audiology and speech-language pathology, as well as the skills and knowledge you would need to work as a paraprofessional in a range of settings. Courses in math, science, psychology, and American Sign Language provide a broad, rich perspective on both the physiological and social aspects of human communication—giving you the tools to make a difference in people’s lives as you chart an exciting future in a fast-growing field.
 Dr. Daniel Kempler teaches students about voice disorders. |
Grossman studies facial expression to aid people with autism
In her research, Communication Sciences and Disorders Assistant Professor Ruth Grossman wants to address some of the communication problems that children with autism face as they interact with others at home and school.
The Stages of Language
CSD student Emily Skibo studies phonetics and language acquisition. Watch now »
Helping Stroke Patients
CSD's Joanne Lasker helped develop an assessment tool to aid stroke patients with speech problems. Watch now »
