Undergraduate Program

The department of communication sciences and disorders is committed to excellence in teaching, research and clinical practice. Our program offers you a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Communication Sciences and Disorders degree. A master's degree is necessary to practice as a speech-language pathologist or audiologist.

The undergraduate program consists of a minimum of 120 hours (credits) of undergraduate curriculum and can be completed in four years (eight semesters). Classes in the department generally have 20 to 30 students. The faculty strives to maintain a close relationship with students and to assist with academic and career decisions. Student/faculty cooperation is a major strength in the department.

You may obtain a double major in communication sciences and disorders and another field (e.g., psychology, Spanish). This requires careful planning and coordination to assure that you meet the degree requirements for both majors. Saint Louis University also has many certification programs. If you choose speech-language pathology as your profession and want to work with children, you should take courses specified by the state department of education for teacher certification.

Undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to participate in research. They often work with a faculty mentor in gathering and analyzing data and have been able to present their work at national, regional and local meetings.