交流障碍领域的专业人员评估，治疗和进行人类交流和吞咽障碍的研究。这些疾病是由中风，脑损伤，听力下降，发育迟缓，left裂，脑瘫或情绪问题等原因引起的。本科生在大学学习期间会学习一系列基础科学和专业课程，并在高三期间在现场的语言，语言和听力诊所参加临床实习。该学位为本科专业的学生准备了申请语言病理学硕士学位或听力学博士学位（AuD）的机会。
Our programs prepare you for meaningful careers in communication sciences and disorders. Supported by expert faculty who prioritize individualized learning, you will gain comprehensive training in developing and rehabilitating speech, language, and swallowing skills.<br>You will follow a sequence of basic science and pre-professional courses during your undergraduate study and participate in a practicum onsite during your senior year. Our master's program combines academic coursework with in-depth practical experience in TU's speech and hearing clinic with subsequent practica at various off-campus facilities. TU programs are designed to provide a strong academic and clinical foundation that allows you to expertly evaluate, treat and conduct research into human communication and swallowing disorders.<br>Our department provides a strong academic and clinical foundation for graduate work in the areas of speech-language pathology and audiology. By completing both degrees at TU, you will obtain the requirements for Oklahoma state licensure and school certification and the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) certification. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, speech-language pathology is one of the fastest-growing careers in the U.S. <br><br>Job opportunities: Acute care hospitals, College/universities, Early intervention, K-12 schools,Pre-school, Rehabilitation facilities