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About the Communication Disorders Degree Program

On Campus

In the Communication Disorders degree program at the UNK. you will learn the basic scientific processes involved in human communication, including anatomy and physiology of speech, hearing, and language. You will also be introduced to related disorders. This program will prepare you with knowledge and skills to competently serve patients of all ages with impairments in communication.

Expert faculty provide a program that combines excellent classroom learning and opportunities to engage in research and professional activities. After the degree requirements are completed, you will be competitive for elite graduate programs across the country.

International Students

Communication Disorders Program at a Glance

120

Credit Hours

General Studies requirement has been reduced to 30 credit hrs allowing more freedom and making it easier to transfer to UNK.

Degree Received

Communication Disorders Comprehensive, Bachelor of Science in Education

$216

Per Credit Hour

With the New Nebraskan Scholarship all undergraduate students pay in-state tuition

Shelby Hinrichs

"I made the best decision for my future when I decided to complete my undergraduate/graduate degree at UNK. Although I knew I had the potential to be successful, my professors encouraged me to go outside my comfort zone which has allowed me to become a better student, researcher, and professional. The relationships that professors and students have here at UNK is something I will never take for granted as they truly want to see you succeed. If I had to go back, I would make the same decision over and over again as I am proud to be a part of the Communication Disorders’ Department here at UNK."

Shelby Hinrichs

Communication Disorders

What can you do with a Communication Disorders Degree

Learn more about the types of jobs and common employers that Communication Disorders graduates work for.

Careers

  • Speech-language pathologist
  • Audiologist