Academic Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders
Our programs deliver a general education as the foundation for the study of speech, swallowing, language and hearing for every stage of life. You will gain valuable professional setting experience through different hands-on-learning opportunities to prepare you, as a graduate, for careers as an assistant to speech-language pathologists in educational and medical fields. Our Fort Hays graduates are also uniquely qualified to enter directly into a graduate program for speech-language pathology or a clinical doctorate program in audiology.
Our Programs Prepare You For Graduate Specializations and Healthcare Careers
We offer an undergraduate degree that effectively prepares students for graduate study in speech-language pathology or audiology as well jobs in healthcare and education. Our bachelor of science in communication sciences and disorders prepares graduates for admission to master's degree programs in speech-language pathology or audiology as well as work in education and healthcare settings. We are also proud to provide one graduate degree program that helps our Tigers excel in their careers – and beyond.
Discover more about the programs that can propel you forward in a career that improve the communication and quality of life of others.
Undergraduate Programs
- Bachelor's Degrees
- Minors
Graduate Programs
- Master's Degrees
- Accelerated Programs
Non-Degree Certifications & Short Programs
- Certificate Programs
The Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) Certificate can be completed as part of the B.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders or the A.A.S. in Technology and Leadership (Speech-Language Pathology Assistant) with guidance from an academic advisor.
Students who already hold a bachelor's degree in another field may:
- Pursue a second bachelor's degree while completing SLPA coursework, or
- Enroll as a non-degree undergraduate student to complete only the required SLPA courses.
- Because licensure requirements vary by state, students should review the requirements of their state's licensing board before beginning the program.
*Contact Kaylan Willis (kwevans2@fhsu.edu), the SLPA Program Coordinator, prior to registration.