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At a Glance
Gain a deep understanding of how people communicate and different types of communication disorders from faculty who teach in Pitt’s highly ranked graduate programs. Explore careers that lead to working with individuals with various speech, language, hearing or swallowing disorders. Become well-prepared for graduate programs such as audiology, speech-language pathology, occupational therapy and numerous other health care fields.
Application
Start Term
Fall term (August)
Application Opens
October 6, 2025
Application Closes
March 1, 2026
Commitment
and Credits
Duration
2 years
(4 terms)
Commitment
Credits
47-48
Degree
Type of Degree
Communication Science (BA) students can earn additional certificates or minors during the course of the program.
Click here to learn more about the Communication Science Minor, available to all students at Pitt.
Format(s)
Applied Skills
Undergraduate research opportunities are available.
Independent study and study abroad options are available. Students will work with their advisor and the program director to pursue these options. Learn more on the curriculum page.
Estimated
Program
Costs
Program Outcomes
The BA in Communication Science is a great undergraduate degree for the following graduate programs in addition to Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology:
- Occupational Therapy
- Physician Assistant Studies
- Psychology
- Behavior Therapy
- and more!
Average Class Size
50-60
