Communication Sciences and 障碍

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  • 项目类型
    主要
  • 度提供
    B.A., B.S.
  • 学校
    Saint Gianna 学校 of Health Sciences

Learn to assess normal and disordered speech, 语言, and communication as you develop an understanding of speech, 语言, 的声音, 吞咽, 还有听觉过程. Use your expertise to make a life-long impact on the people you serve.

你会学到什么

You’ll learn about the basic processes of human communication and 吞咽 and explore research in human communication differences and disorders. By applying the latest knowledge of assessment, 预防, 和干预, you will improve the quality of life for people with communication needs.

边做边学


You’ll get a first-hand look at the field and gain valuable experience through a wide range of experiential learning opportunities.

Be Mentored by Leaders in the Field


Work closely with world-class faculty who bring professional experience and a nuanced perspective to their classes.

Develop Professional Values That Will Last a Lifetime

Learn in an educational environment that emphasizes the emotional and spiritual needs of patients, as well as your personal development as an ethical healthcare professional.

Flexible Learning Options

MG冰球突破试玩的创新 全年校园 program, you have the flexibility to achieve your Bachelor's in Communication Sciences & 只有2人患有疾病.6 years, or opt for a combined Bachelor's and Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology, all within a span of four years.

尽早确定你的位置

Incoming freshmen who have displayed superior academic performance in high school and have been officially admitted to the University of Mary can apply for 早期的保证 to the communication sciences and disorders program, which many students pursue to prepare for an advanced degree program.

程序信息

Please visit our catalog for admission requirements and a full list of our courses.

职业生涯 & 结果

就业趋势

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the employment of speech-语言 pathologists to grow by 19% from 2022 to 2032. This is due to factors that include an increased awareness of speech and 语言 disorders in younger children and medical advances that improve the survival rate of victims of trauma and stroke.

在本地, North Dakota’s rapidly growing population has increased the number of children needing speech and 语言 therapy. This pronounced need has resulted in abundant employment opportunities in our region.

的职业道路

  • Speech-Language Pathologist
  • 教育家
  • 语音及演讲教练
  • 研究员
  • Speech-Language Pathology Assistant

特色教师

Robyn Zeltinger, PhD, MS, CCC-SLP

Assistant Program Director for Speech-Language Pathology, Assistant Professor of Speech-Language Pathology

你好! My name is Robyn Zeltinger, and I currently serve as both an assistant professor and the assistant director of the CSD/SLP programs. While my clinical training is in speech-语言 pathology (SLP), I have a PhD in psychology, specializing in educational psychology. After 12 years of clinical practice, I joined the SLP program at the University of Mary to teach in the undergraduate CSD program and assist in developing the master's in SLP program. I teach undergraduate and graduate courses, including Speech Sound 障碍, 语音学, Professional Issues and Ethics, Evidence-Based Practice in SLP, and Seminar in Autism Spectrum Disorder. I serve on the University of Mary’s Academic Council and chair the SLP department’s Curriculum Committee. In addition to my teaching and administrative responsibilities, I currently serve as a board member and the education and licensing secretary for the North Dakota State Board of Department of Speech-Language Pathology Examiners for Audiology and SLP. I am the recipient of two American Speech-Language Association Awards for Continuing Education and have participated on the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction’s committee to review and revise public school speech-语言 eligibility criteria.

Brittany Hernandez, MS

Director of Clinical Education in Speech-Language Pathology, Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Supervisor

I am currently the Director of Clinical Education and a clinical supervisor in the Speech-Language Pathology department. Prior to working at the University of Mary, my experiences were in public school and hospital settings. I currently coordinate on-campus and off-campus clinical experiences and supervise in the on-campus clinic. In Summer 2021, I began my Doctor of Education program through the University of Mary.

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