Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
Dr. JoAnne Cascia, Chairperson
Email: jcascia@kean.edu
Department of CDD Faculty: Bacino, Cascia, Ghanim, Namazi, Raina, Smith, Villanueva
The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, housed in the College of Health Professions and Human Services, offers three undergraduate programs—the major program, B.A. in Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences, the minor in Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences and the minor in American Sign Language.
The undergraduate Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences program provides pre-professional preparation for entrance into a graduate program in speech-language pathology or audiology. The cohesive course sequence includes course work in the areas of basic science, social and behavioral sciences, general education, humanities and communication sciences and disorders. This curriculum provides students with a strong background beneficial for pursuing careers in speech-language pathology, audiology, psychology, social work, general or special education and allied health.
Completion of the minor in Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences may prepare you with the foundational course work needed to apply for admission to a graduate program in speech-language pathology.
Students in all majors are welcomed to take American Sign Language as a minor in preparation for working with persons who are Deaf in their chosen profession. Culture and linguistic courses supplement the language classes; check the current course roster for the specific courses being offered each semester.