The Bachelor of Science in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology at Long Island University is your pathway to a rewarding career dedicated to helping individuals of all ages overcome communication disorders. This undergraduate program is ideal for those passionate about understanding and addressing challenges in speech, language, and hearing. You will delve into the intricacies of normal and disordered communication, gaining foundational knowledge in areas such as phonetics, language development, and audiology. This degree prepares you to make a significant impact on the lives of others by mastering the essential principles of speech and hearing sciences.
This rigorous, full-time, on-campus program is studied over four years, providing you with a comprehensive curriculum that includes coursework in the liberal arts, education, and specialized speech-language pathology and audiology subjects. You will gain practical insights through observations of adults and children with communication disorders in community settings, and potentially a field-based experience. Upon graduation, you will be well-prepared to advance to master’s-level study, working towards the Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing-Association and licensure as a speech-language pathologist.