Nicholls State University Communicative Disorders

Communication is interwoven into nearly every aspect of daily life, so much so that we rarely think twice about what it
takes to speak a sentence or hear the lyrics to a song.

The Nicholls Communicative Disorders bachelor’s degree program prepares students for the rewarding opportunity to help individuals overcome problems related to speech, language and hearing. The Jo Carol Nolen Speech, Language and Hearing Center provides students with an opportunity to obtain hands-on experience helping various community members.

Students study language, speech and hearing disorders as well as their treatment. They also earn course credits by working directly with clients at the Jo Carol Nolen Speech, Language and Hearing Center on campus and at affiliated off-site facilities.

Upon successful completion of the program, students can work as a speech-language pathology assistant or complete a master’s or doctorate program to become a fully certified speech-language pathologist or audiologist.