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A bachelor's degree in communicative disorders and deaf education serves as a foundational program for students aiming to pursue graduate studies in speech-language pathology or clinical/educational audiology. At USU, participants select a specialization track in either speech-language pathology or audiology. Speech-language pathologists assist people across all age groups facing challenges with communication, feeding, or swallowing. Their clients range from infants with feeding difficulties to children experiencing speech, language, hearing, or literacy issues, as well as individuals who stutter, have voice disorders, or suffer from communication and swallowing impairments due to neurological conditions or strokes.
Audiologists specialize in assessing and treating those with suspected or confirmed hearing differences. Their responsibilities include conducting hearing tests, fitting hearing aids, programming cochlear implants, and offering rehabilitation services. Students earn a BS upon completing all major requirements, while a BA additionally requires demonstrated proficiency in one or more foreign languages.
Utah State University (USU) offers an American Sign Language Interpreting (ASLI) track within its Communication Disorders and Deaf Education Department, providing an Associate-to-Bachelor's Degree (BS) option. This program, including all upper-division courses, is delivered entirely through online instruction.