Overview

The undergraduate study in Communicative Disorders offered by Northern Illinois University often prepares students for professional practice as either audiologists, rehabilitation counselors or speech-language pathologists, although some graduates choose not to pursue a graduate degree and use the acquired knowledge as a strong foundation for employment in human services, educational fields or healthcare.

Careers

With a B.S. degree in communicative disorders at Northern Illinois University you will gain in depth knowledge of communication processes and the nature and impact of communication disorders. Your strong understanding of diversity and disability is applicable to a number of interesting careers:

Applied behavior analyst line therapist
Before & after school counselor
Behavior line therapist for autism
Client advocate
Clinical intake specialist
College recruiter
Equipment/materials representative
Group home support staff
Healthcare interpreter
Hippotherapy (horse-assisted speech therapy) aide
Hospital patient relations specialist
Hospital unit coordinator

Programme Structure

Courses included :

Medical Terminology
Disability in Society
Counseling in Rehabilitation Services
Introduction to Communicative Disorders
Phonetics and Phonology
Introduction to Audiology
Language Development
Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech and Hearing Mechanisms

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

DeKalb, United States

Disciplines

Biomedical Science Communication Studies Medicine View 523 other Bachelors in Medicine in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

High school diploma: You must have graduated by the time you start at NIU in order to be admitted

Grades: You must have passing grades equivalent to a U.S. C+ average on all transcripts and/or exam scores

A completed NIU application

Official transcripts from all high schools attended

ACT/SAT score (if applicable)

Proof of English ability

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

20462 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10231 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

20462 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10231 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

10230 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5115 USD per semester during 48 months.

Local: $5,115.34 per semester National and International: $10,230.68 per semester

Living costs for DeKalb

1100 - 1500 USD /month

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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