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Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders

Department of Clinical Therapeutic Programs

College of Education & Applied Human Sciences

Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders

Department of Clinical Therapeutic Programs

College of Education & Applied Human Sciences

On-Campus

Program

120 Credit Hours

to Graduate

Full-Time, In-State Tutition

$5,010 Per Semester

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Combine the Dynamic Fields of Healthcare and Education into a Rewarding Career

Be prepared to improve the lives of those with communication or swallowing disorders with Eastern Kentucky University’s Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders. Gain knowledge of communication processes, how to assess and treat speech, language, and swallowing disorders, and the role of communication professionals in healthcare and school settings. Graduates of the program are well prepared to start careers as speech-language pathology assistants or continue their studies in speech-language pathology or audiology.

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Career Outlook

Employment of speech-language pathologists is projected to grow 18 percent from 2023 to 2033.

– U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

With a bachelor’s degree in communication disorders, graduates may work in Kentucky public schools as a speech-language pathology assistant (SLP-A). Although most graduates pursue master’s degrees in speech-language pathology or clinical doctorates in audiology, , an individual possessing a bachelor’s degree in communication disorders may work in Kentucky public schools as a speech-language pathology assistant (SLP-A).

A bachelor’s degree in communication disorders can open the door to a variety of career opportunities and locations.

Employers Include:

  • Baptist Health Hospital
  • Bluegrass Pediatric Therapies
  • Cardinal Hill
  • Ephraim McDowell Kids Can Do Pediatric Therapy Center
  • Georgetown Community Hospital
  • Hogg Therapy
  • Kentucky’s Early Intervention System
  • Kentucky Public Schools
  • Lexington VA Medical Center
  • Marshall Pediatrics Therapy
  • The Heritage
  • Wilson Pediatric Therapy & Learning
  • Family Choice Health Care

The Office of Academic and Career Services is a one-stop shop for all your career and professional development needs.

Services Include:

  • Creating/updating your resume and cover letter
  • Interviewing tips and coaching
  • Career documents review
  • Job search

Why EKU?

  • Free textbooks through EKU BookSmart
  • No application fee
  • Reduced tuition for active-duty military members and their spouses
  • Access to hands-on learning through EKU’s Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic
  • Study abroad opportunities in London, England
  • EKU’s Communication Disorders (CD) program provides students with a personalized learning experience and strong sense of community

Minors & Certificates

Select from a wide range of minors, allowing you to explore interests or make use of prior credits. Suggested minors available for this program include:

  • Special Education
  • American Sign Language (ASL)
  • Psychology

View the full list of certificates available for completion as you earn your degree.

Curriculum & Enrollment

EKU’s Communication Disorders bachelor’s degree program offers a dynamic and interactive program that enhances student learning. Graduates of the program are well prepared to start careers as speech-language pathology assistants or continue their studies in a speech-language pathology or audiology graduate program.

The curriculum provides a balanced degree that blends academic and professional experience through course topics such as normal speech and language development, articulation and phonetic disorders, school services in communication disorders, and the assessment and treatment of language disorders.

A minimum of 120 credits are required to graduate.

View the degree requirements:

EKU Academic Catalog

Please review the admissions requirements before applying for this or any program. If you have questions about the program or are planning to register for classes, please speak to the program advisor.

Students may transfer up to 90 hours of credit from accredited institutions. Please note that a minimum of 30 credit hours in this degree program must be completed at Eastern Kentucky University.

Previously earned credits must be reviewed upon admission to EKU for appropriate articulation.

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Students must first be admitted to EKU as a pre-communication disorders major before applying to the full program. The deadline to apply to the full program is February 14 of the student’s sophomore year. Please review the full admission requirements below.

Students admitted to EKU will be classified as a pre-Communication Disorders (CD) major and assigned a program advisor. Having Pre-CD status does not guarantee admission into the full CD undergraduate program. Pre-CD majors will be restricted to enrollment in the following major CSD courses: CSD 275, 311, and 360. Students must apply for full program admission by February 14th of their sophomore year.

To be eligible to apply for admission in the CD Program, the following minimum criteria must be met:

  • 40 completed college credit hours
  • GPA of 3.0 overall (on a 4.0 scale) for the 40 semester credit hours completed
  • Minimum ACT composite score of 21 (or SAT equivalent)

Once admitted to the pre-CD program, the student must earn a grade of “C” or higher in CSD 275: Introduction to Communication Disorders or an equivalent transfer course before registering for any CSD courses in the major requirements.

Determining Admission

  • The CD program will admit 30 new undergraduate students each year to enter the junior-level CSD course sequence.
  • EKU applies a GPA x ACT formula to determine a rank order for those applying.
  • Admission criteria will apply to all students equally, whether they are enrolled at EKU or transfer to EKU. Transfer students do not have to be enrolled in university courses at the time they apply.

Please note: If transfer students have been enrolled in a speech-language pathology program elsewhere, their admission will be determined on a case-by-case basis depending on the program level (Junior or senior) they will enter at EKU and the ability of the CD Program to accommodate their admission at that time.

Enrolling & Advising Information

EKU’s College of Education and Applied Human Sciences is committed to delivering high-quality enrollment and academic advising for our students. We strive to create an atmosphere of mutual trust and meaningful engagement to help students reach their academic goals and have a rewarding educational experience.

Interested in enrolling? Reach out to our college enrollment counselor today.

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