Communication Science (BA)

Format(s)
On-campus
Degree Type
Bachelor of Arts
Duration

2 years
(4 terms)

Format(s)
On-campus
Degree Type
Bachelor of Arts
Duration

2 years
(4 terms)

At a Glance

Gain a deep understanding of how people communicate and different types of communication disorders from faculty who teach in Pitt’s highly ranked graduate programs. Explore careers that lead to working with individuals with various speech, language, hearing or swallowing disorders. Become well-prepared for graduate programs such as audiology, speech-language pathology, occupational therapy and numerous other health care fields.

Application

Start Term

Fall term (August)

Application Opens

October 7, 2024

Application Closes

March 1, 2025

Commitment
and Credits

Duration

2 years
(4 terms)

Commitment

Full-time

Credits

47-48

Degree

Type of Degree

Bachelor of Arts

Additional certificates or minors can be completed during the course of the program.

Format(s)

On-campus

Applied Skills

Undergraduate research opportunities are available.

Independent study and study abroad options are available. Students will work with their advisor and the program director to pursue these options. Learn more on the curriculum page.

Estimated
Program Costs

Program Outcomes

The BA in Communication Science is a great undergraduate degree for the following graduate programs in addition to Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology:

  • Occupational Therapy
  • Physician Assistant Studies
  • Psychology
  • Behavior Therapy,
  • And more!

Average Class Size

50-60

Student
Handbooks

2024-2025 Undergraduate Student Handbook
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