Our department offers a major in communication sciences and disorders, which specifically prepares students for entry into graduate speech-language pathology and audiology programs and for other career opportunities. The minor in communication sciences and disorders prepares students for career opportunities particularly related to health and education as well as for advanced educational opportunities. The minor in American Sign Language complements many majors, and helps students acquire conversational skills in American Sign Language and develop an appreciation and understanding of the way in which people in the Deaf community live, think, and communicate. Also offered is a 12-hour certificate in Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Studies.