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Why Study Speech‑Language‑Hearing Sciences
Learn the science of human communication and its disorders while preparing for a rewarding career helping children, adults, and older adults. At Hofstra, you will study how speech, language, and hearing develop and what happens when these processes are disrupted. Through hands-on learning, including work in clinical settings and access to specialized labs and equipment, you will build skills in assessment, intervention, and evidence-based practice.
With guidance from experienced faculty and opportunities for real-world experience, you will be well prepared for graduate study and careers in speech-language pathology, audiology, and related health professions, making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
Science Meets Human Connection
Build a strong foundation in the science of speech, language, and hearing while preparing for graduate study and clinical careers that improve communication across the lifespan.
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In the Bachelor of Arts in Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences program, you will develop the fundamental skills to help people who suffer from communication disorders, and prepare for advanced study to become a speech-language pathologist or audiologist who is licensed to work in settings such as schools, hospitals, rehab centers, and private practice.
Career Path & Outcomes
Most students work toward graduate study to become licensed speech pathologists or audiologists who can treat communication disorders. Some may choose advanced study in fields such as counseling, special education, teacher education, or physical therapy. Students with a bachelor’s degree can pursue positions in schools, hospitals/clinics, corporations, and nonprofit organizations, such as speech therapy assistant, rehabilitation aide, patient advocate, or marketer for therapeutic devices such as hearing aids. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics and a recent graduate survey:
Graduates in speech-language-hearing sciences work at:
- Brookville Center for Children’s Services
- Developmental Disabilities Institute, Inc.
- Long Island Eye Surgical Care PC
- Massapequa Neurologic PC
- Montefiore Einstein Medical Center
- Northwell Health
- Seaford Union Free School District
Graduates pursuing advanced degrees study at:
- Columbia University
- Hofstra University
- New York Medical College
- New York University
25,900
New jobs projected by 2026
100%
BA graduates with a job, in graduate school, or both
$76,610
Median salary for speech pathologists
From Observation to Practice
Gain real-world experience and career direction and connect with other students through:
- The on-campus Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic, where you observe therapy and participate in a volunteer program
- A field experience opportunity, which allows you to observe and assist a speech-language pathologist or audiologist with clinical services
- Participation in service-learning projects such as a recent initiative to raise awareness of hearing disorders in a local community
- The National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association (NSSLHA) and Sigma Pi, the national speech honor society, where you can build networking connections
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Department of Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences
107 Davison Hall
Long Island AuD Consortium
Department Chair
Aniruddha K. Deshpande,
PhD, CCC-A
Associate Professor
Director, The Hear-Ring Lab
Department of Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences
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