Overview

At bachelor of Communication Sciences and Disorders from Lewis University you will engage in an intensive study of the anatomy and physiology of speech, language, and hearing disorders – mild to severe, from infants to elderly populations. Here, your passion for both science and language will lead you to success. You will learn from experts in autism studies, child language disorders, and other fields.

Your senior Capstone Course will provide a clinical rotation where you apply your knowledge in a clinical setting. You’ll prepare a clinical portfolio based on one of your clients that includes an assessment report, treatment plan, therapy plan, data set and progress report. This case-based setting prepares you to take on more challenging experiences in graduate school.

Career outcomes

Half of all SLPs work in schools or private clinics with children.

Half work in hospitals, healthcare facilities, or clinics with adults.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), the job outlook for SLPs is very strong, with projections of 21% growth in the number of available jobs by 2031.

Programme Structure

Courses include

Phonetics
Anatomy & Physiology of Speech, Hearing and Swallowing
Speech, Language and Swallowing Development
Aural Rehabilitation
Ethics of Clinical Practice
Clinical Methods I: Evidence-based Treatment Planning
Clinical Methods II: Prevention and Diagnosis
Neuroscience for SLPs
Autism and Social Communication
Augmentative and Alternative Communication

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-02 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-02 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , National

More details

international deadline six months before

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

Speech Pathology View 215 other Bachelors in Speech Pathology in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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105

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Undergraduate Application
Secondary School Transcripts, or National Exam results
Secondary school completion certificate
English Proficiency exam scores
Copy of passport

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

41900 USD / year

≈ 41900 USD / year
Out-of-State

41900 USD / year

≈ 41900 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

41900 USD / year

≈ 41900 USD / year

Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 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

Career outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Chicago

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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