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Communication Disorders & Sciences

Begin your career as a speech-language pathologist or audiologist learning about speech, language, hearing and associated skill development and disorders in clinically-focused, hands-on classes. Our faculty provide applied learning opportunities based on their own clinical experiences working in hospitals, schools and private practice.

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Degree Level
Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders & Sciences
Delivery
In Person
Time to Degree
8 Semesters
Credit Hours
120 Total, 59 in Major
Careers
Pathologists, Audiologists, Assistants
Communication Disorders & Sciences students at EIU

Why Study Communication Disorders & Sciences at EIU?

  • Gain clinical experience as an undergraduate student
  • Small class sizes for individualized attention
  • Strong mentoring relationships with professors
  • Early Admit and Direct Admit program options
  • High graduate school acceptance rate
"I knew that EIU was right for me due to the small class sizes and friendly community as well as the great student life environment."
Anna Albert
Communication Disorders & Sciences | Class of 2028
Anna Albert, Communication Disorders & Sciences at EIU

Hands-On Experience

  • Study abroad programs (including Jamaica)
  • Research projects and conference presentations
  • Mentor in the STEP program for college students with autism
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Hands-On Experience, Communication Disorders & Sciences students at EIU

What You'll Learn

The B.S. in Communication Disorders and Sciences gives you a clinically focused education for working with people who have communication disorders, including stuttering, swallowing, voice, language and hearing impairments.

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$60,473
Median Salary 4 Years After Graduation

Career Outcomes

  • Speech-Language Pathologists
  • Audiologists
  • Speech-Language Pathology Assistants
  • Health Specialties Teachers,…

Career Insights

Job Outlook ★ Bright Outlook Grow Rapidly
Preparation Needed Extensive (5/5)
Personality Fit Social

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Nichole Mulvey
Chair, Communication Disorders & Sciences
namulvey@eiu.edu
2213 Human Services
217-581-7448
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Angela Anthony
Professor
abanthony@eiu.edu
Human Services Center 2203
217-581-7445
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Billy Panther
Head of Panther Pride
Old Main
217-581-2223
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