Communication Disorders Program

University of Nebraska Omaha

College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences Special Education and Communication Disorders

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Degree:

Bachelor of Science in Education
Major: Communication Disorders

Communication Disorders is a pre-professional undergraduate program that prepares candidates for advanced study in speech-language pathology or audiology programs.

The undergraduate Communication Disorders (CDIS) program at UNO provides the foundational skills for candidates who will pursue a graduate degree and professional licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist or Audiologist. UNO students are prepared with the skills and disposition to be successful in graduate school and as future practitioners in settings such as schools, clinics, hospitals, and human services agencies.

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What sets UNO apart from other institutions?

Service Learning + hands-on learning opportunities
Our engaged, expert faculty provide opportunities for Service Learning courses and research activities, allowing students the experience of working in a variety of educational and healthcare settings with many different populations. Students gain the experience of working with children, adolescents, and adults from diverse background and with a range of communication challenges, applying the assessment and intervention skills they are learning in courses.

Unique clinical experiences
Clinical experience is an integral part of the curriculum and training of future practitioners, and UNO offers the potential for undergraduate clinical experiences at our innovative, on-site Speech-Language Clinic. Undergraduates are offered their first opportunity to observe clinical sessions, and apply theoretical knowledge in a hands-on clinical experience under the direct supervision of licensed and certified speech-language pathologists and UNO graduate student practitioners.

Links for potential students:

View a 4-year plan of study for more information on types of courses offered.
View the program Admission Requirements.

Links for current students:

Undergraduate Advising Worksheet

Contact us:

Have a question about our degree programs?
Contact the SECD team at unosecd@unomaha.edu.

Ready to connect with an undergraduate advisor?
Please contact the Office of Academic Advising and Field Experiences to schedule an appointment or for any advising questions.

Student Testimonial:

Fatima Arroyo, Communication Disorders Student "I had the opportunity to participate in a service-learning project through my Professional Practices class. I presented about the field of Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) to students at Omaha South High School about the disorders that we treat, the populations that we serve, and the demographics of the field. This project taught me a lot about myself. It reminded me of the reasons why I chose this profession and it reminded me of the goals I have once I become a practitioner. Overall, this project was a rewarding opportunity for me because I was able to present about the SLP field to students of color like myself. One of my hopes with this project was to recruit BIPOC individuals to grow the 8% of practitioners within the field who identify as people of color."