How Alumna April Klein Found a Fulfilling, Lifelong Career with a Bachelor’s in Communication Science
Is a successful career defined by whether you have a graduate level degree? Our alumna shows how she found her niche and a lifelong passion to help people with her bachelor's degree.
Everyone Has a Story to Tell: the Pitt Communication Science and Disorders Podcast
Recent Speech-Language Pathology master’s program graduates Ellen Swain (MA ’23) and Juliann Bardin (MA ’23) co-created the “Lived Communication Experiences” podcasts.
Catherine Palmer Named Chair of Pitt SHRS’ Communication Science and Disorders Dept.; Set to Launch New Policy Center
Palmer joined the University in 1990 and expanded her role as director of Audiology at UPMC in 1998. Since then, she has been a critical contributor to tremendous growth in both the CSD Department at Pitt and the Audiology service line at UPMC.
Thoughts on Letters of Recommendation – From Communication Science and Disorders Professor Mark DeRuiter
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
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
Amelia Saccomandi is the 2023 SHRS Undergraduate Summer Research Award recipient!
Gauvin Named SHRS Associate Dean of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Community Engagement
“Nancy has the expertise to address the challenges we face in recruiting and retaining faculty, staff and students of diverse backgrounds. She also has the academic, clinical and research knowledge to drive change and create actionable plans to foster more equitable and inclusive learning and working environments spanning from the…
Top 5 Reasons to be a Communication Science Major!
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
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
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.