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Ball State's Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology boasts a rich tradition of cultivating exceptional graduates while providing valuable community services through our clinical programs. We equip students for diverse rewarding careers with tailored academic pathways to match every professional goal. Our legacy reflects a dynamic department where collaborative learning thrives, bridging classroom instruction with hands-on clinical experience. The department additionally guides students in securing necessary professional certifications when required. Alumni progress to become educators, practitioners, scientists, administrators, and other vital roles within the healthcare sector. Through Ball State's speech pathology and audiology program, you can empower individuals facing communication, cognitive, or swallowing challenges. This undergraduate program serves as a foundation for those pursuing advanced degrees in speech-language pathology (master's) or audiology (AuD). Graduates emerge fully prepared for advanced studies toward becoming speech-language pathologists - a profession with growing demand. The curriculum centers on investigating human communication disorders, encompassing speech, language, swallowing, and hearing impairments. These conditions may be present from birth or develop later, affecting people across all age groups.