The ability to communicate is often taken for granted. But today, a growing number of our population live with a range of challenging communication problems, from autism and Parkinson’s disease to brain injuries and strokes. At URI, the study of communicative disorders prepares you for a career as a professional speech-language pathologist, helping clients of all ages live fuller lives.
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- Michael Kidd-Gilchrist to speak at URI - The CMD department is excited to host a presentation by Michael Kidd-Gilchrist. Mr. Kidd-Gilchrist is a former professional basketball player who will share his life journey as a person who stutters. He is also the 2024 recipient of the prestigious Annie Glenn Award, to be awarded at the national convention of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association in […]
Why Communicative Disorders at URI?
Learn by Doing
Whether you’re a graduate or undergraduate student in communicative disorders, you’ll have plenty of opportunities for hands-on learning in a variety of locations. That includes two URI Speech and Hearing Centers, which serve the local community and provide clinical settings for students to both observe and work directly with clients.
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Speech-language pathology is a widely needed and growing profession, which consistently appears in the “Best Jobs” rankings by U.S. News and World Report. Our graduate students consistently record at-or-near 100% employment rates, and whether you want to work in an educational, clinical, or private setting, you’ll be in high demand when you graduate.
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