Communication Sciences and Disorders

Communication Sciences and Disorders

Many of the communication disorders courses and degrees found at larger universities, combined with Adelphi’s small classes and personalized learning.

Affording Adelphi

Discover the many ways that Adelphi can help you reach your career goals, while staying within your budget.

Smooth Path from Communication Sciences and Disorders BS to MS

Students earning their bachelor’s are automatically eligible for entry into Adelphi’s prestigious Master of Science program, with the certifications you need to practice speech-language pathology.

Fast Track Your Career

Whatever your educational goal–from a bachelor’s in Communication Sciences and Disorders to a Doctor of Audiology degree–Adelphi’s program prepares you for success in this exceptionally rewarding field.

You’ll enjoy all the opportunities, options and choices of study usually found at large universities, while benefiting from small classes, caring faculty, and Adelphi’s personalized approach to learning.

  • On-campus community clinic
  • Strong focus on equity and serving diverse populations
  • Certifications needed to practice
  • Access to numerous partner clinical sites, like pediatric hospitals and schools
  • Multilingual, internationally known faculty
  • Excellent track record for advanced degree admissions
  • Strong local partnerships for employment and internship opportunities
  • One of the first American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA) accredited speech-language pathology and audiology programs in the greater NYC area

Hands-On Learning

Hands-on learning is crucial for the field of communication disorders. You will learn to apply classroom knowledge to real-world settings, giving you invaluable experience for your career in this rewarding field.

Hy Weinberg Center

Learn to provide speech, language, and hearing evaluations, and assist with therapy, at this non-profit Center located right on our Garden City Campus. You will work directly with diverse individuals of all ages, from children to older adults – gaining first-hand experience with all types of communication disorders.

Study Abroad

Gain a global perspective on communication disorders. See how different cultures address communication challenges, learn more about multilingual communications, and experience accessibility challenges faced by those in other countries. You will develop empathy, advocacy skills and cultural awareness.

As a bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist, I hope to impact culturally diverse communities by providing equitable services for all backgrounds, and across socioeconomic levels and linguistic backgrounds.

Carla Alvarez, MS ‘24 Speech-Language Pathology

Research: The Quest for New Knowledge

Adelphi offers exceptional opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students to perform research related to communication sciences. Working alongside faculty, you can explore areas of interest; discover new techniques or treatments; and share your findings at our annual Conference. Your research will help empower individuals with speech, language and hearing disorders and their families.

Awards & Recognition

Fostering a Culture of Inclusion in Communication Sciences and Disorders

Our department has a strong focus on equity and diverse populations. We believe the ability to communicate is a critical part of well-being for all the individuals we serve, irrespective of age, racial and ethnic origin, gender identity, neurodiversity, or other identified difference. In addition, we strongly believe in bringing in more multicultural individuals into the profession. As a result, our graduates are culturally competent and socially aware.

Launch Your Career in Communication Sciences and Disorders

Location
Hy Weinberg Center, 117
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