Why major in communication sciences and disorders (CSD) at Missouri State?
![Dr. Sarah Lockenvitz and two speech-language students demonstrate how smart palate technology is used for therapy.](/SHCP/CSD/_Files/CSD-highlighs-20556-9902.jpg)
- Be primed for graduate school – To become a licensed speech-language pathologist (SLP) or audiologist (AuD), you’ll need to earn a graduate degree, too. This major gets you ready.
- Enjoy quality, affordability – MSU has reasonable tuition rates.
- Start your career after you graduate – If you don't want to pursue graduate school, you can still work in supporting roles at nursing homes, clinics and more.
- Learn from the pros – The people who teach you are all clinicians in speech-language pathology or audiology.
Track options: Specialize your CSD degree
How do you want to make a difference in communication sciences and disorders? Choose the track that matches your goals and interests.
![An audiology professor connects equipment to a student's head during a lab demonstration.](/SHCP/CSD/_Files/Audtout-track-20230308-2713-2.jpg)
![A speech-language student paints with an adult patient during a group therapy session.](/SHCP/CSD/_Files/CSD-SLPtrack-20780_7643.jpg)
![A speech-language student and a young child color together on a sheet of paper during a community event.](/SHCP/CSD/_Files/CSD-careers-tout-20779-8708.jpg)
Careers and outcomes
Unlock a new world of social interactions for your patients.
![A student and professor pointing to the letters "SLP on the wall behind them.](/SHCP/CSD/_Files/NSSLHA-CSD.jpg)
Student club
Connect with other Bears who share your interests in speech-language and audiology.