What Can You Do With a Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders?

Our program will prepare you for graduate and other advanced studies in speech language pathology and audiology as well as in the allied health and educational fields. You can also obtain employment as a voice coach, research assistant, or educator. This degree gives you an understanding of the science of human communication and its disorders, integrating information from the broad areas of human development, psychology, cognitive science, biology, acoustics, and language sciences.

Communication Sciences and Disorders, B.A.

Top Employers

Through job fairs, the internship database, and internship panels, the Magner Career Center gives students in the communication sciences and disorders B.A. program access to career opportunities at a wide variety of employers, including:

  • BronxCare Health System
  • CareRite Centers
  • Elizabeth Seton Children’s
  • First Step Therapy
  • Los Niños Services
  • Molly Gurland Adler & Associates
  • New York City Department of Education
  • New York City Early Intervention Agencies
  • Omni Rehab Centers
  • Prime Home Health Services
  • Right Star, Inc.
  • St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children

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On-Campus Resources

Diana Rogovin Davidow Speech Language Hearing Center

Established in 1931, the Diana Rogovin Davidow Speech Language Hearing Center of Brooklyn College is a cutting-edge facility. Research laboratories directed by faculty of the Department of Communication Arts, Sciences, and Disorders provide students with experience in empirical and experimental research. These laboratories are equipped with state-of-the-art research tools.

National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association

The Brooklyn College chapter of the National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association conducts professional and social events for undergraduate students in the major, including résumé writing workshops, graduate application information sessions, “meet and greet” with master’s and doctoral students, and holiday and graduation celebrations.

Magner Career Center

The Magner Career Center has a wealth of information on everything you need to get started in your career, help with résumés, an internships database, job fairs, etc.

  • The center hosts frequent career events, which include panels with Brooklyn College alumni, company and organization visits, and workshops.
  • You can get matched with alumni with your major to learn about their experiences, seek career advice, and develop a professional relationship.
  • HireBC offers starter, competitive internships, and even job postings from Brooklyn College’s dedicated Job Board. Access HireBC via the Brooklyn College WebCentral Portal, under the Career tab. Many alumni post positions with hopes of working with Brooklyn College students. Begin by uploading your résumé and having it reviewed by a career counselor.
  • Pamela Brown is the liaison to the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. For more information or to set up appointments, visit the Magner Center’s website call 718.951.5696, or visit 1303 James Hall.

The Brooklyn College Learning Center

The Learning Center provides peer tutoring in accordance with national best practices that empower students to cultivate the skills and behaviors of confident, independent, and lifelong learners. With support from the Office of Institutional Research and Data Science and ongoing oversight from the Office of the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, the center designs relevant interventions for need areas to further Brooklyn College’s efforts to stimulate student-driven learning as well as increase retention rates and on-time graduation.

Professors and Faculty

One point that can never be repeated enough is the importance of working with your professors and instructors. Even though there is plenty of good information to be found online, in each class you will learn from an expert in the field, who can answer your questions or direct you to the best resources available. The value of faculty cannot be overstated. Good connections with your instructors may be a deciding factor in landing your dream job.

Contact

Jennifer Sass-Brown

4400 Boylan Hall
E: jsass-brown@brooklyn.cuny.edu
P: 718.951.5186

Jason Thompson

3439 Boylan Hall
E: jthompson@brooklyn.cuny.edu
P: 718.951.5000, ext. 3277

Graduate Schools, Grants, and Additional Information

AMBUCS Scholarships for Therapists

AMBUCS offers scholarships to students (U.S. citizens) in their junior or senior year in a bachelor’s degree or a graduate program leading to a master’s or doctoral degree. Students must be accepted in an accredited program by the appropriate health/therapy profession authority in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech language pathology, or hearing audiology. Assistant programs are not eligible. Awards are based on financial need, commitment to the local community, demonstrated academic accomplishment, character for compassion and integrity, and career objectives.

Summer Internship Program in Research for Graduate Students

Interns in this eight-week program participate in research under the guidance of an ETS mentor in a number of areas, including natural language processing, speech technologies, cognitive psychology, learning theory, linguistics, and computational linguistics. Interns are required to give a brief presentation about their project at the conclusion of the internship. The program’s goals include providing research opportunities to individuals enrolled in a doctoral program in the fields described above, and to increase the number of scholars and students from diverse backgrounds—especially traditionally underrepresented groups such as African Americans, Hispanic/Latino Americans, and American Indians—conducting research in educational measurement and related fields.

Western Union Foundation Global Scholarship Program

The Western Union Foundation Global Scholarship Program (WU Scholars) is a program designed to support young people and their efforts to pursue a post-secondary education. Selected scholarship recipients will receive $2,500 each to contribute toward tuition or school fees at an accredited post-secondary institution and will be selected based on criteria relating to the program’s three pillars: perseverance, aspiration, and community. To be eligible, students must be seeking an undergraduate degree in one of the following categories: science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or business/entrepreneurship.

Jerilyn Jones Kennedy Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to a full-time student interested in the study of speech, telecommunications, or theater and drama. A minimum 2.50 GPA is required. While preference will be given to active members of the Delta Chapter of the Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority, all students are encouraged to apply.

Hazel Beard Lease Scholarship

Open to all sophomore, junior, and senior undergraduate members or alumnae members. The merit-based scholarship is awarded for the pursuit of undergraduate or graduate studies in speech therapy or speech communication.

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