USD has many student organizations that are housed in the Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders. You may be interested in joining USD’s National Student Speech Language Hearing Association, Student Academy of Audiology and American Sign Language Club. Each gives you the opportunity to learn from guest speakers and attend social events. Clubs and organizations allow you to interact with professionals in the field and explore your interests.

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As the only public institution in South Dakota offering an undergraduate major in communication sciences & disorders, USD provides you with a comprehensive curriculum, experienced faculty and hands-on experience in an on-campus speech, language and hearing clinic. The presence of an accredited graduate program, an active clinic and research faculty give our undergraduate majors multiple opportunities to be involved with research, clinical observations and experiences, community engagement and service learning.

Working as a speech-language pathologist or an audiologist requires a graduate degree. Our program prepares students for admittance to graduate school. A communication sciences & disorders degree can also lead to careers in a variety of other fields such as health care, education, science and public policy. Our graduates work with children, adults and elderly populations in schools, clinics and hospitals. Jobs in these fields are located in areas ranging from small rural towns to large cities.