What can I do with a bachelors degree in Communication Disorders?
You may find employment as a speech-language pathology assistant (SLPA) or an audiology assistant (AA) in public schools, rehabilitation facilities, and hospitals. As of July 2006, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts licenses assistants. Go to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Board of Registration website for information and application procedures (http://www.mass.gov/dpl/boards/sp). You are not qualified to be a classroom teacher. However, like other baccalaureate degrees, especially those in liberal arts and sciences, successful completion of the BSC Communication Disorders program sets a foundation for graduate study and entry level employment in a variety of fields. Skills related to critical thinking, problem solving, multicultural issues, and ethical behavior, learned through any context, generalize to life in any context. Students who do not pursue graduate study in Communication Disorders are well-suited for further study and/or careers in: special education, deaf education, nur
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