California State University Fullerton

A communication sciences degree (sometimes called communication sciences and disorders) is an undergraduate or graduate qualification that shows your knowledge and abilities in communication sciences. Communication science is the study of human communication and the reasoning behind communication disorders, like hearing disorders and learning disabilities. Here are examples of communication sciences and disorders knowledge you can gain with this degree:

• Biology of communication: Human communication has biological origins and implications that can inform your work in communication sciences and disorder diagnosis.
• Hearing science: You can learn about the science behind hearing to understand how hearing disorders work, along with effective communication methods for people with hearing impairments.
• Language science: Learning about the science behind language can give you the ability to address communication disorders.
• Speech and voice: Many communication disorders have origins in a person's ability to speak or use their voice. You can gain knowledge in this area to help treat speech and voice disorders so people can communicate more effectively.
• Linguistics: Linguistics is the study of language. You can use this knowledge to learn about how humans communicate with each other.
• Psychology: In some situations, psychology can have a role in communication disorders. Understanding psychology can help you treat communication disorders and understand the relationship between psychology and human communication.