Bachelor of Science in Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences

Worcester State University

The Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences Department at Worcester State has been educating students for more than 50 years. We offer a foundational Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences (formerly Communication Sciences and Disorders) Major that enables students to develop a holistic understanding of the factors that influence human interaction. Students in the bachelor’s degree program benefit from small class sizes and close mentoring from our faculty. You will study the anatomy and physiology of speech and hearing. You will explore the complexities of speech, language development, stuttering, fluency disorders, deaf and hard of hearing, and different forms of communication. You will also look at how cultural, social, and environmental factors impact these conditions. A key part of the program is the chance to study different issues that impact communication in various groups. This includes studying differences and disorders of speech, language, hearing, swallowing, and cognitive-communication disorders. You will learn to identify and manage the signs and symptoms of these conditions and understand how they impact people’s daily lives. The Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences major helps you understand how people interact. It also prepares you to make a real difference for those with communication challenges.

Worcester State University