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Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (CSD) Major

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Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (CSD)

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (Communication Sciences and Disorders)

A pre-professional degree in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (Communication Sciences and Disorders) that prepares students to pursue graduate degrees in speech-language pathology or audiology. The MVNU Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) program provides students with a unique perspective that combines Christian values with healthcare knowledge related to speech, language, and hearing.

MVNU is the only Council for Christian Colleges and Universities member in Ohio with its own speech and hearing clinic. This allows our students to get hands-on experience at the undergraduate level and are thus better prepared to work with clients in graduate school.

This degree is the first step for students wishing to pursue graduate education and enter the fields of speech-language pathology or audiology. According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of speech-language pathologists is projected to grow 27 percent from 2018-2028. Audiology is projected to grow 16 percent from 2018-2028.

Curriculum

Explore a Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (CSD) major’s course schedule, designed for tomorrow’s health and wellness professionals.

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Faith & learning at MVNU

At MVNU, our Christian faith is at the core of everything we do. Whether it’s opening class with prayer, diving into Scripture, or examining real-world moral and ethical challenges, we’re committed to shaping students who live out their faith with purpose. Here, you won’t just learn — you’ll be transformed.

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Travel

As a CSD student, you will have the opportunity to participate in mission trips to numerous places around the world, like Kentucky and Guatamala. This means applying the skills you learn in the classroom to real-life scenarios with people who really rely on and value your expertise.

Service Learning:
  • Belize (Tropical Biology)
  • Swaziland
  • Haiti
  • Croatia, Austria & Hungary
  • Italy
  • Spain, Portugal & France
  • Greater Columbus Area
  • Orlando
  • San Francisco
  • New Orleans
  • Washington, D.C.
  • Guyana
  • Guatemala

Scholarships

Need a little help with finances? We’ve got you covered. Explore scholarships, grants, and other resources to help you pay for your education.

MVNU has many endowed scholarships available for students of a wide variety of backgrounds and majors.

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Get the Facts

29%

Job growth for Speech Language Pathologists

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, speech/language pathology is expected to grow at a rate of 29% between 2020-2030, which is much faster than average.

16%

Job growth for Audiologists

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, audiology is expected to grow by 16%, which is also much faster than average. There is a critical shortage of audiologists in the state of Ohio and the surrounding regions.

100%

Of students who apply to graduate school have been accepted (2025)

For the eighth year in a row, MVNU Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology students have achieved 100% placement in graduate programs (2025)!

Careers

There is a critical shortage of audiologists in the state of Ohio and the surrounding regions. Both of these occupations allow you to work directly with clients of any age group, from newborns to the elderly.

Because a master’s degree is required to become a speech-language pathologist, and a Doctoral degree is required to become an audiologist, MVNU’s pre-professional undergraduate Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (CSD) program is aimed at thoroughly preparing students for admission to a graduate program. We are devoted to helping you gain the knowledge and experience you need to get into graduate school.

EDUCATION

Work in a school, college, or university environment.

HEALTH CARE

Take on a role in a hospital or health care system.

REHABILITATION CENTERS

Work with people overcoming traumatic ear injury.

EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTERS

Diagnose hearing problems early for better intervention.

SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

Assess and treat speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders.

AUDIOLOGIST

Diagnose, manage, and treat patients who have hearing, balance, or related problems.

SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST AIDS

Assist speech-language pathologists in the assessment and treatment of speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders.

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Our Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (CSD) students have been accepted to the following universities:

  • Boston University
  • New York Medical College
  • Penn State University
  • The Ohio State University
  • Purdue University
  • Indiana University
  • Bowling Green State University
  • Cleveland State
  • University of Akron
  • Thiel College
  • Miami University
  • The University of Cincinnati
  • Ohio University

Hunter Hall

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Hunter Hall, home of MVNU's School of Nursing and Health Sciences, is located in downtown Mount Vernon, just minutes away from campus.

MVNU is one of few private colleges in Ohio with its own speech, language, and hearing clinic: Hunter Hall Clinic for Communication Sciences and Disorders. This means you'll get the kind of rare, hands-on experience that can give you a major advantage when applying to graduate school.

As a third- and fourth-year student in our CSD program, you will have the opportunity to work with clients across the lifespan in the on-site Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (CSD) clinic, as well as in the community.

The MVNU Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology program provides students with a unique perspective that combines Christian values with healthcare knowledge related to speech and hearing.

Happy Bean is located right inside Hunter Hall. This charming little shop is the perfect place to study or hang out with friends over a cup of exquisite coffee and a delectable local-made pastry. There is also a Happy Bean location on campus in Thorne Library!

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