What Can I Do With a Major In Communication Sciences and Disorders?
UGA Specific Information for Communication Sciences and Disorders
The Communication Sciences and Disorders area is concerned with training of speech/language pathologists, audiologists, and teachers of the hearing impaired. The bachelor’s degree is a general degree that will prepare students to work in many areas or to apply to graduate school. Students who wish to work as licensed and certified speech-language pathologists must complete additional training after the bachelor¹s degree. To obtain full professional credentials and certification from the Georgia Department of Education, students must obtain a Master¹s degree from an accredited program. Communication Sciences & Disorders typically leads to a career in Speech Language Pathology or Audiology, which both require graduate school.
Class of 2023 Career Outcomes for Communication Sciences and Disorders*
** Includes Self-Employed
Campus Resources
- American Sign Language (ASL) DAWGS
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
- Audiology Dogs (AudDogs)
- AutismUGA
- Kappa Delta Epsilon
- National Student Speech Language Hearing Association
- Special Olympics Club at UGA Email: ugaspecialolympics@gmail.com
- Student Council for Exceptional Children (SCEC) Email: ugascec@gmail.com
- To find additional clubs and organizations, go to the UGA Involvement Network
- Connect with your Career Consultant
Additional UGA Career Center Recommendations
Considerations for Graduate School:
- Shadowing/Volunteering Hours
- GRE/GMAT Requirements
- Personal Statement
- Recommendations (from professors and those who have observed you in a related SLP setting)
Daily Career Center Drop-In Hours: (staffed by Career Center graduate assistants and student interns)
- In-Person: Mondays – Thursdays, 11 am – 2 pm in Clark Howell Hall (2nd Floor)
- Virtual: Fridays, 11 am – 3 pm, career.uga.edu/appointments
- No Appointment Necessary!
Individual Career Consulting Appointments: Schedule online through Handshake or by calling 706-542-3375
Additional Career Research Resources
O*NET Online – The O*NET database includes information on skills, abilities, knowledge, work activities, and interests associated with over 900 occupations.
My Next Move – An interactive tool for students and job seekers to learn more about their career options.
Occupational Outlook Handbook – The OOH is a career resource offering information on the hundreds of occupations that provide most of jobs in the United States.
Vault – Vault.com provides in-depth intelligence on what it’s really like to work in an industry, company, or profession – and how to position yourself to land that job.
Candid Career – This resource provides you with access to thousands of informational video interviews with real professionals through an easy-to-use website.
UGA Mentor Program – Connect with a mentor (alumni, faculty, staff) to research and explore industries and careers. Research industries and careers by connecting with a mentor for a quick chat or formal 16-week mentorship through the UGA Mentor Program.
Interstride - Interstride is an interactive tool for both international and domestic students to enhance their international experience and employment potential. The platform consists of job-listings, hiring trends, employer information, self-assessments, and up-to-date immigration guidance.
Glassdoor - Glassdoor is a free jobs and career community that offers an inside look at jobs and companies through "employee generated content" – anonymous salaries, company reviews, interview questions, and more – all posted by employees and job seekers.
Steppingblocks - Research your future career with real-world stats about your major, your interests, and your dream job title with career and education searches designed to find your best path based on millions of others. It’s data-powered career exploration for doers like you.
Employment Websites
General
- Handshake (scroll down to the bottom of the page; login with your UGA MyID and password)
- LinkedIn (this popular networking site also has a job board!)
- Idealist (non-profit jobs)
- USAJobs (federal jobs)
Major/Industry Specific
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Career Portal
- Council for Exceptional Children Job Board
- Georgia Charter Schools Association
- Georgia Department of Education
- Georgia Independent School Association
- Register onto SchoolSpring
- Southern Teachers Agency (private schools)
- Speech Pathology Job Board
- Teachers-Teachers Jobs
- TeachGeorgia Georgia’s Official Teacher Recruitment Website
- The American Association for Employment in Education (AAEE)
- The International Educator
Professional Associations/Resources
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
- Council for Exceptional Children
- National Black Association of Speech-Language and Hearing
- National Association of Special Education Teachers
- National Education Association
- National Student Speech Language Hearing Association
- Speech and Hearing Associates
Tip: Join LinkedIn groups that are related to your career interest. Need help finding groups? Check out the Groups You May Like link under the Interests/Groups tab. Review the groups that professionals in your field of interest have joined and consider joining them as well.
Employers/Position Title Reported by Class of 2023 Communication Sciences and Disorders majors
The information below represents employers and position titles from the Class of 2023 Career Outcomes Survey. To view historical Career Outcomes for this major, click here and select "Historical Data" from the navigation menu.
| Employer | Position Title(s) |
|---|---|
| Athens Oconee Audiology | Marketing Manager | Athens Retina Center | Ophthalmic Medical Assistant | Gwinnett County School District | Speech-Language Pathology Assistant | Insight Global | Recruiter |
Possible Employers Who May Hire UGA Communication Sciences and Disorders Majors
Academics Plus Atlanta | Athens Clarke County Schools | Athens Regional Medical Center | Athens Speech & Language Services | Atlanta Ear, Nose, Throat | Atlanta Public Schools | Audiological Consultants of Atlanta | Brooks Rehabilitation Center | Chattanooga ENT | Children's Healthcare of Atlanta | Cobb Pediatric Speech Services | Health South | Prod Pros | Progressive Therapy, Inc. | Speech Care, Inc. | Team Rehab, Inc. | The Emory Clinic | VA Medical Center
Possible Job Titles for UGA Communication Sciences and Disorders Majors
Activities Director | Audiologist | Behavioral Specialist | Cognitive Therapist | College Academic Advisor | Family Service Coordinator | Medicaid Eligibility Specialist | Medical Transcriptionist | Observationalist | Occupational Therapist | Pathologist | Placement Specialist | Rehabilitation Aid | Speech Aid | Speech and Hearing Therapist | Speech Language Pathologist | Speech Language Pathologist Aide | Speech Language Tech | Speech Pathologist | Teacher | Teacher Assistant
Graduate/Professional Schools attended by Class of 2023 Communication Sciences and Disorders majors
The information below represents graduate/professional schools and programs reported through the Class of 2023 Career Outcomes Survey. To view historical Career Outcomes for this major, click here and select "Historical Data" from the navigation menu.
| Graduate School | Program(s) |
|---|---|
| Auburn University | Audiology, Master's | Auburn University | Speech-Language and Hearing Sciences, Master's | Augusta University | Communications, Master's | Georgia Southern University | Speech-Language Pathology, Master's | Georgia Southern University | Speech-Language Pathology, MS | Georgia Southern University | Communication Sciences and Disorders, MEd | Georgia Southern University | Communication Sciences and Disorders, MEd | Georgia State University | Speech-Language Pathology, Master's | Georgia State University | Master's Degree | Georgia State University | Communication Sciences and Disorders, MASLP | Georgia State University | Communication Sciences and Disorders, MS | Georgia State University | Communication Sciences, Master's | Medical University of South Carolina | Speech-Language Pathology, MS | Not Specified College | Unspecified Master's Program | Piedmont University | Speech-Language Pathology, Master’s | Samford University | Speech-Language Pathology, Master's | Samford University | Communication Sciences and Disorders, MS | Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center | Audiology, AuD | University at Buffalo | Speech-Language Pathology, MS | University of Florida | Audiology, AuD | University of Georgia | Speech-Language Pathology, MA | University of Georgia | Speech-Language Pathology, Master's | University of Georgia | Speech-Language Pathology, MS | University of Georgia | Communication Sciences and Disorders, Degree Not Specified | University of Georgia | Communication Sciences and Disorders, Degree Not Specified | University of Georgia | Communication Sciences and Disorders, Degree Not Specified | University of Georgia | Communication Sciences and Disorders, MA | University of Georgia | Communication Sciences and Disorders, MA | University of Georgia | Communication Sciences and Disorders, MEd | University of Georgia | Communication Sciences and Disorders, MEd | University of Georgia | Communication Sciences and Disorders, MEd | University of Georgia | Communication Sciences and Disorders, MEd | University of Georgia | Communication Sciences and Disorders, MEd | University of Georgia | Communication Sciences and Disorders, MEd | University of Georgia | Communication Sciences and Disorders, MEd | University of Georgia | Communication Sciences and Disorders, MEd | University of Georgia | Communication Sciences and Disorders, MEd | University of Georgia | Communication Sciences and Disorders, MEd | University of Georgia | Communication Sciences and Disorders, MEd | University of Georgia | Communication Sciences and Disorders, MS | University of Georgia | Communication Sciences and Disorders, MS | University of Georgia | Communication Sciences and Disorders, MS | University of Memphis | Unspecified Doctoral Program | University of South Alabama | Communication Sciences and Disorders, MS | University of South Carolina | Speech-Language Pathology, MS | University of South Carolina | Communication Sciences and Disorders, MEd | University of Tennessee, Knoxville | Audiology, PhD | University of Texas at Dallas | Audiology, PhD | University of West Georgia | Speech-Language Pathology, Master's | University of West Georgia | Speech-Language Pathology, Master's | University of West Georgia | Speech-Language Pathology, MEd | University of West Georgia | Speech-Language Pathology, Master's | University of West Georgia | Communication Sciences and Disorders, MEd | University of West Georgia | Speech Pathology, Degree Not Specified | University of West Georgia | Speech Pathology, Master's | University of West Georgia | Speech Pathology, Master's | University of West Georgia | Speech-Language Pathology, Degree Not Specified | Valdosta State University | Education, MS | Valdosta State University | Communication Sciences and Disorders, Degree Not Specified | Valdosta State University | Communication Sciences and Disorders, Degree Not Specified | Valdosta State University | Communication Sciences and Disorders, MEd | Vanderbilt University | Speech-Language Pathology, Doctorate | West Georgia Technical College | Speech Pathology, Degree Not Specified |