Communication Sciences and Disorders Major
COMMUNICATION SCIENCES AND DISORDERS
BACHELOR’S IN
COMMUNICATION
SCIENCES AND DISORDERS
BACHELOR’S IN COMMUNICATION SCIENCES AND DISORDERS
Through Communication.
Give Others the Gift of Expression.
Every day, countless individuals face speech and language challenges. As a student in Maryville University’s Communication Sciences and Disorders program, you’ll empower people of all ages to communicate, connect, and thrive, helping them speak, read, write and think with clarity and confidence.
Our program combines rigorous coursework with immersive, hands-on experiences, preparing you to excel in top graduate programs for speech-language pathology. You’ll train in Maryville’s state-of-the-art facilities, surrounded by some of the region’s best speech and language therapy resources. Here, your passion for helping others will be matched by a commitment to learning from the best so you can make a difference in the lives of others.
Maryville’s state-of-the-art facilities offer some of the best speech and language therapy resources in the region.
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WHY MARYVILLE
PROJECT-BASED LEARNING
Our program engages in project-based learning by actively participating in hands-on experiences that mirror real-world clinical practice. Students provide speech, language, voice, swallowing and hearing screenings and treatment services within state-of-the-art clinic rooms. Through collaborative projects, they assess client needs, develop intervention plans and implement evidence-based therapies under faculty supervision, preparing them to become compassionate and skilled professionals in the field.
PROFESSIONAL PARTNERSHIPS
Students from occupational therapy, physical therapy, music therapy, nursing and rehabilitation counseling work together to achieve common goals while solving a variety of problems and complex issues.This interprofessional education model features shared courses and hands-on opportunities to work side-by-side, preparing you for real-world teamwork and collaboration across healthcare disciplines.
Maryville students have partnered with organizations such as The Aphasia Communication Theater, Walker Scottish Rite Clinic for Childhood Language Disorders and the Maryville Speech and Language Clinic. These collaborative experiences mirror real-world healthcare settings where professionals must work together to improve patient care and health outcomes.
FEATURED
FACULTY
Dr. Meaghan Goodman, director of Maryville’s Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) program, specializes in the evaluation and evidence-based treatment of pediatric dysphagia, language development and disorders in children, augmentative and alternative communication, as well as voice and fluency disorders. She also has expertise in working with special populations, including individuals with cleft lip and palate, craniofacial disorders, and autism spectrum disorders. Recognized for her leadership in the field, Meaghan was selected by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) as an aspiring leader in speech-language pathology and was invited to participate in the inaugural Faculty Development Institute (AFDI).
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PROGRAM DETAILS
ONLINE COMMUNICATION SCIENCES AND DISORDERS PROGRAM
Important Application Information
You will apply through Communication Sciences & Disorders Centralized Application Service (CSDCAS).
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Choose your semester
You may apply for Fall or Spring during the open cycle. You can only apply to one semester per academic year.
Application Cycles
Fall cycle opensJuly 15
Fall cycle closesFebruary 1
Spring cycle opensJuly 15
Spring cycle closesEarly September
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First application
Each additional
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THE BIG PICTURE
With increasing awareness and broader recognition of communication challenges across all age groups, the demand for speech-language pathologists is rapidly rising. In fact, it’s one of the fastest-growing professions in the healthcare industry.
SALARY
TOP 10%
$120,060
MEDIAN
$77,510
JOB GROWTH
18%
ESTIMATED
through 2026
25,900 NEW JOBS THROUGH 2026
LARGEST EMPLOYERS
*Data on this page provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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