Overview

Pennsylvania Western University's programe teaches you more about Communication Sciences and Disorders. You’ll receive a comprehensive, hands-on education that will prepare you for a wide-range of entry-level jobs, as well as graduate studies in speech-language pathology, audiology or other professional training programs.

As a Communication Sciences and Disorders major, you’ll learn from highly qualified faculty with extensive clinical experience. They will not only provide you with a solid academic foundation but also guide you as you observe real clients diagnosed with communication and swallowing disorders who are treated in the University’s Speech and Hearing Clinics, located on all three campuses.

Upon graduation, you will have the knowledge and skills you need to go on to graduate school or to enter the workforce in a high-demand field in a variety of healthcare and educational work settings.

We offer a 5-Year Bachelor's-to-Master's pathway for highly motivated, academically talented incoming undergraduate students. This pathway enables students to complete their undergraduate studies at an accelerated pace, apply graduate credits toward their bachelor's degree, and seamlessly continue into PennWest’s Speech-Language Pathology Master's program.

This program is for you if...

You're passionate about understanding and addressing speech, language, and hearing disorders, aiming for a career that transforms lives through improved communication.
You value a pre-professional program designed to seamlessly prepare you for advanced graduate studies, leading to full professional certification and licensure in speech-language pathology.
You're interested in a curriculum that emphasizes a deep understanding of speech and language development, audiology, and the physiological and psychological aspects of communication disorders.
You appreciate hands-on learning and the opportunity for clinical observation and experience, offering a real-world perspective on your future role as a speech-language pathologist.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Social Sciences
Biology
Ecology and Evolution
Cellular and Molecular Biology
Genetics
Chemistry for Allied Health
Discovering Physical Sciences

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2028-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-11-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

PennWest reviews undergraduate applications on a rolling basis, so there is no application deadline.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Clarion, United States

Disciplines

Speech Pathology View 217 other Bachelors in Speech Pathology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official high school or college transcript(s) indicating a GPA of 2.50 or higher on a 4.0 scale for first-year students and 2.0 or higher for transfer students, as determined through an approved credential evaluation method, and,
International applicants whose primary language of instruction is not English must demonstrate English proficiency
Alternative and academic-based English proficiency evidence may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Final determination rests with Undergraduate Admissions.
A copy of the applicant’s international passport (alternate forms of ID are NOT acceptable). The international passport shall also serve as proof of English proficiency for citizens of countries that recognize English as an official language

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

12508 USD / year

≈ 12508 USD / year
Out-of-State

12508 USD / year

≈ 12508 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8338 USD / year

≈ 8338 USD / year

Living costs

Clarion

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

This program is for you if...

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Clarion

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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