Speech and Hearing Science Today

Dr. Adrienne Perlman

Welcome to the new Department Head

The Department of Speech and Hearing Science offers a broad background in physical, behavioral, and social aspects of human communication. Department research laboratories and clinics are dedicated to improving all aspects of interpersonal communication.

Undergraduate students are prepared for careers and graduate education in human communication, human resources, and health. They may combine interests in communication with preparation for careers in medical sciences, speech-language pathology, audiology, dentistry, physical or occupational therapy, physiology, linguistics, or law.

Graduate students prepare to become audiologists or speech-language pathologists who diagnose and remediate communication impairments in people of all ages. They may also become research scientists who add new knowledge about all forms of communication.

Graduates work in medical and research facilities, education, government agencies, communication-related businesses, and private practice. According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, speech-language pathologists and audiologists can expect a bright employment future.