Communication Sciences & Disorders Undergraduate Program Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.Ed.)

When you study communication sciences & disorders at Saint Rose, you will begin to develop the foundation skills needed to serve children and adults who have speech, language and/or hearing disabilities and you will become highly competitive for graduate study in communication sciences and disorders. The program also offers a dual degree program , only available for qualified freshmen, which accelerates movement through the undergraduate program by one semester.

Employment opportunities for students who obtain their master’s degree in CSD are very positive. The following was taken from the ASHA website, based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2011):

Excellent job opportunities in speech-language pathology are expected to continue for the next eight years. The expanding
population in older age groups is prone to medical conditions that result in speech, language and swallowing problems.
Medical advances are also improving the survival rate of premature infants and trauma and stroke victims, who then need
assessment and possible treatment. An increased emphasis has been placed on early identification of speech and language
problems in young children. The combination of growth in the profession and an expected increase in retirements over the
coming years should create excellent job opportunities for speech-language pathologists. In addition, many opportunities
exist for those with the ability to speak a second language.

The Saint Rose Difference

In the Communication Sciences & Disorders program you will study normal communication; the scientific bases of speech, language, and hearing; and communication disorders. The department is committed to integrating classroom instruction with hands-on clinical experience through a series of course-embedded clinical observations/activities. The College's strong liberal education combined with this professional curriculum will prepare you for graduate study.