Impairments of communication – speech, language, and hearing disorders – are among the most prevalent of human disabilities. Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology are areas of professional specialization which focus on the development, identification and treatment of communication disorders.
The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders offers a four-year undergraduate Bachelor of Science degree program in the field of Speech Pathology and Audiology, a minor in Speech Pathology and Audiology, and a Master of Science education program in Speech-Language Pathology.
To provide a background for students who wish to pursue a career in a related professional field such as a speech-language pathology assistant, audiology assistant, deaf education, special education, or simply to study speech pathology and audiology as an undergraduate major or minor.
The completion of this program will prepare graduates for the national Praxis Examination in Speech-Language Pathology, in addition to qualifying graduates for state licensure and preparedness for potential higher education.
To provide a background for students who wish to pursue a career in a related professional field such as a speech-language pathology assistant, audiology assistant, deaf education, special education, or simply to study speech pathology and audiology as an undergraduate major
The completion of this program will prepare graduates for the national Praxis Examination in Speech-Language Pathology, in addition to qualifying graduates for state licensure and preparedness for potential higher education.
Employment opportunities for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists are expected to be among the fastest growing occupations. From 2022 to 2032, the projected growth for Speech-Language Pathologists is 19%, while Audiologists is 11%. Speech-Language Pathologists held about 171,400 jobs in 2022 with a median salary of $84,140, and Audiologists held about 14,400 jobs in 2022 with a median salary of $82,680.
Sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational
Outlook Handbook, Speech-Language Pathologists,
at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/speech-language-
pathologists.htm (visited March 25, 2022).
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook
Handbook, Audiologists,
at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/audiologists.htm (visited March 25, 2024).
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Stephanie Bradley, Chair
Campbell Hall: 321D
Phone: (304) 336-8100
[email protected]
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Campbell Hall, 321 D
304-336-8100
College of Sciences
West Liberty University
208 University Dr.
West Liberty, WV 26074