Careers
Graduates pursue careers as speech-language pathologists who prevent, screen, assess and treat, as well as audiologists who diagnose, counsel and research.
Hands-On Learning
Internship opportunities include:
- Roberts Learning Center
- LifeScape
- Bishop O'Gorman School District, practicum
- Baker Audiology
- Anderson-Smith Therapy Institute
Communication disorders students study away in:
- Spain and Morocco — focusing on religion, culture and environment with AU faculty
- Norway — for the exceptional children and youth practicum with AU faculty
- Midwest — focusing on plains village farming communities with AU faculty
Courses & Organizations
The curriculum compounds communication disorders classes with courses in Native American studies, statistics, education and psychology. Students are encouraged to complete a minor in a related area.
Communication disorders students often participate in:
- National Student Speech Language and Hearing Association (NSSLHA)
- Council for Exceptional Children
- Lost & Found
- Augiethon
- Serving and Learning Together (SALT)
- Peer Navigator (Augie Access)
