B.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders
The Department of Communication Sciencesand Disorders offers undergraduate curriculum
leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science (B.S.).
The mission of the program is to provide the academic and clinical experiences necessary
for the development of competent, caring, and ethical clinical service providers.
Graduates would be eligible to be certified by the LA State Department of Education
and licensed by the Louisiana Board of Examinners for Speech-Language Pathology and
Audiology as provisional speech-language pathology assistants (SLPAs).
The four-year curriculum prepares students to serve individuals with communication
disorders. Clinical practica are required. The Department also offers curriculum and
clinical practica leading to a Master of Science degree with a concentration in speech-language
pathology.