- Undergraduate
- Hybrid
Communication Sciences & Disorders
Overview
Prepare to support people whose ability to communicate has been affected by speech, language, hearing, cognitive, or swallowing disorders. Gordon College’s Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) degree combines scientific study with compassionate service, helping you understand how communication develops and how disorders can affect people across the lifespan.
As a communication sciences and disorders major, you will draw from health science, linguistics, psychology, and neuroscience while building strong listening and communication skills. The Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders prepares you for graduate study in speech-language pathology or audiology, as well as assistant-level and related roles that may be available after graduation.
Why earn your communication sciences and disorders degree at Gordon College?
Gordon is the only Christian college in New England offering a communication sciences and disorders major. For Christians looking for a communication disorders degree, the program brings together evidence-based preparation, personalized guidance, and a faith-centered approach to serving people with communication needs.
Faculty with clinical and academic experience will help you build the foundation needed for graduate study or related professional opportunities. Personalized advising also gives you support as you explore internships, select a minor, or incorporate study abroad into your undergraduate experience.
Demand remains strong in the professions many CSD students pursue. Employment for speech-language pathologists is projected to grow 15 percent from 2024 to 2034, while employment for audiologists is projected to grow 9 percent during the same period.
What can a Christian perspective bring to communication sciences and disorders work?
Communication plays an important role in helping people express their needs and participate fully in their communities. At Gordon College, faith can shape the patience, compassion, and respect you bring to people who may struggle to feel understood.
Gordon’s communication sciences and disorders major prepares you to pair scientific knowledge with thoughtful care. This approach can help you support people across the lifespan while recognizing the dignity and individual experience of each person you serve.
| Degree | Bachelor of Science, Minor |
|---|---|
| Program Level | Undergraduate |
| School | Herschend School of Education |
| Program Format | Hybrid |
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Courses
Communication Sciences & Disorders Courses
Communication sciences and disorders professionals support people whose ability to communicate or swallow has been affected by developmental, neurological, or physical conditions. Gordon’s interdisciplinary curriculum builds a foundation in the scientific study of speech, language, hearing, and cognition while strengthening the interpersonal skills needed to work thoughtfully with others.
The program draws from the arts and sciences to prepare students for graduate education in speech-language pathology, audiology, or related fields. Students can also explore assistant-level opportunities and other careers connected to communication, education, and human services.
For questions about the curriculum, contact Rachel de Nijs at [email protected].
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Degree Options
Experiential Learning
Gain experience with opportunities like:
- Participate in events with The National Student Speech Language and Hearing Association
- Complete at least 25 hours of clinical observations
- Intern with CSD professionals in a school, medical setting or private clinic
- Gordon College’s Community Tutors
- Volunteer with our Office of Community Engagement
- Connect with North Shore Christian School right here on campus
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Take the first step toward a nationally ranked Christian liberal arts education.
Scholarships
We’re committed to working with you to make college accessible. Gordon offers a wealth of generous scholarships to lower your cost of attendance.
Faculty
Faculty
Nationally recognized, personally focused
Learn from faculty who bring clinical knowledge and interdisciplinary expertise into the classroom. Their guidance will help you connect scientific concepts with the communication challenges experienced by people across the lifespan.
Faculty also provide personal support as you plan your coursework and explore clinical observation, internships, or graduate education. This mentorship can help you make informed choices about the direction you want to pursue after Gordon.
Careers
Life after Gordon
What can you do with a communication sciences and disorders degree?
A communication sciences and disorders degree prepares you for graduate study in speech-language pathology, audiology, or another health-related field. The interdisciplinary curriculum can also support opportunities connected to education, communication, and human services.
Potential career areas include:
- Education
- Audiology
- Applied behavior analysis therapy
- Social work
- Music therapy
- Interpreter services
- Patient and family advocates
Some of these fields require graduate education, professional certification, or additional training. Students should review the requirements for the specific career and jurisdiction they plan to pursue.
“My professors from Gordon will forever leave an impact on me. They pour so much into their students. I wouldn’t be where I am today without them. The opportunities are endless in this field -- whether you want to work with infants, young children, adolescents, adults, or elderly, in a school, private practice, hospital, nursing home, or in home health care, there are so many jobs and settings you can choose from!”
Kaitlyn Callahan, ‘22
Communication Sciences and Disorders Major