Communication Sciences & Disorders
Overview
Are you ready to combine academic excellence with compassionate service? Our Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) major is a pre-professional program that cultivates caring clinicians who can offer hope and healing to children and adults struggling with the complexities of speech, language, hearing and swallowing disorders.
Drawing from both the arts and sciences, our faith-based, interdisciplinary approach will build your listening and communication skills. You’ll be well-prepared for graduate school or for immediate work in one of U.S. News & World Report’s top 100 jobs as a speech-language pathologist (SLP) or audiology assistant.
Why study communication sciences and disorders at Gordon?
With demand for SLPs projected to grow 18 percent and audiologists 11 percent by 2033, Gordon is the only Christian college in New England offering this major. Gordon provides a unique integration of faith, ethics and evidence-based practice, preparing students to address the complexities of this field and positioning them for immediate roles as SLP assistants or entry into prestigious graduate programs.
Our faculty bring both clinical expertise and a Christian perspective to the classroom. They also offer personalized advising to help you tailor your learning journey with minors, internships or study abroad opportunities.
What can Christians bring to the field of communication sciences and disorders?
Christians who’ve focused in CSD can minister to the communicative needs of people of all ages by demonstrating God’s love and care for those who struggle and feel unseen. Christians can lead the way in an industry that not only needs professionals but also needs compassionate leaders who combine practical skills with thoughtful care.
| Degree | Bachelor of Science, Minor |
|---|---|
| Program Level | Undergraduate |
| School | Herschend School of Education |
| Program Format | In-Person |
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Courses
Communication Sciences & Disorders Courses
Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and audiologists come alongside children and adults struggling with speech, language, cognitive, hearing or swallowing disorders. As you go about the work of preventing, assessing, diagnosing and treating such disorders, listening and communication skills will be paramount in your role. By drawing from both the arts and sciences, Gordon's faith-based interdisciplinary approach to communication sciences and disorders (CSD) will not only build your foundational knowledge but prepare you to minister well to the communicative needs of people of all ages. Contact Rachel de Nijs, [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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Scholarships
We’re committed to working with you to make college accessible. Explore Gordon's scholarships, which are stackable up to $25,000.
Faculty
Faculty
Nationally recognized, personally focused
Gordon faculty are committed Christians, exceptional scholars and catalysts for transformation—both in their fields and in the lives of the students they teach.
Careers
Life after Gordon
What careers can I pursue with a degree in communication sciences and disorders?
- Education
- Audiology
- Applied behavior analysis therapy
- Social work
- Music therapy
- Interpreter services
- Patient and family advocates
“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
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