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Discipline: Communication Science

Communication Science (BA)

Thoughts on Letters of Recommendation – From Communication Science and Disorders Professor Mark DeRuiter

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Program Director and Professor Mark DeRuiter gives his advice on including letters of recommendation in applications to the Department of Communication Science and Disorders.

The Transfer Experience: Communication Science Student Finds Her Passion in the Pitt Program

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SHRS advisors work closely with transfer students so they can find their place in our programs to make their dreams come true! Hear how June Bracken discovered her passion for speech-language pathology at Pitt!

Undergraduate Student Summer Research Award 2023 Recipient: Meet Amelia Saccomandi

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Amelia Saccomandi is the 2023 SHRS Undergraduate Summer Research Award recipient!

Top 5 Reasons to be a Communication Science Major!

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The Bachelor of Arts in Communication Science program is a blend of cognitive, anatomical, neurological, physiological and language sciences.

Communication Science: More than just a steppingstone to Audiology or Speech-Language Pathology

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While a necessary path to graduate programs like Speech Language Pathology and Audiology, 25% of Communication Science (BS) students do not apply for graduate programs. This flexible, communication-focused degree sets students up for success in a variety of settings.

Communication Science and Disorders’ Will Evans Receives $3 Million Grant to Improve Aphasia Treatment

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Evans and his team will develop and evaluate novel adaptive computer-based aphasia treatments to help improve the efficiency and long-term impact of language treatment.

Undergraduate Student Summer Research Award 2020 Recipient: Meet Brandon Nguy

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Brandon Nguy is the 2020 SHRS Undergraduate Student Summer Research Award recipient!

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