Communication Disorders Major

Degree in Communication Disorders Certification Information

Our communication disorders major provides the opportunity to work toward one or more of the following certifications to expand your career opportunities:

• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
• New York state license to practice speech-language pathology or audiology in New York
• Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD) —also offering bilingual option

Exceptional Hands-On Learning

Develop your clinical skills at the Hy Weinberg Center for Communication Disorders, a full-service speech and hearing center for individuals of all ages, abilities and ethnicities. Here you will have the opportunity to get real world experience with your speech language pathology degree, while observing and working with clients diagnosed with aphasia, Parkinson’s disease, dementia, delayed language development, autism spectrum disorder, learning disabilities, articulation disorders and more.

Adelphi students work with children with speech or language difficulties.

Our Research Labs

Communication disorders majors are encouraged to participate in ongoing research projects in one of our seven research labs focused on speech-language pathology and communication disorders.

BS in Communication Disorders Program Info

Application Requirements

To apply for our degree in speech-language pathology program, submit the appropriate application requirements:

Transformative Educational Opportunities

All communication disorders major undergraduate students have the opportunity to apply for the following programs to expand their educational landscape:

• The Honors College – fostering intellectual perspectives and critical skills
• Levermore Global Scholars – preparing students to become global thinkers and leaders
• Study Abroad – providing opportunities to experience another culture and see the world from a new perspective