BA/BS in Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

The communication sciences and disorders major (B.A.) is a preprofessional degree at Wayne State University for students aiming at speech-language pathology. It introduces the study of diagnosing and treating communication disorders in children and adults. Learning combines classroom work with research in laboratories that address areas such as aphasia, autism, tinnitus and stuttering. Students can also watch and take part in live therapy sessions at community-serving clinics and meet professionals working in the field. Graduates should know that practicing as a speech-language pathologist requires a master's degree and clinical credentials issued by ASHA, the national speech, language and hearing association, and that an audiologist needs a doctorate. Finishing the bachelor's does not guarantee a place in the department's graduate programs. The degree requires one hundred twenty credits including general education and college group requirements.