Communication Sciences and Disorders

Amber Singletary

OXFORD - Miss.

               

The Communication Sciences and Disorder department at the University of Mississippi uses computer technologies and software to help with the success of the students.

            The Department uses PowerPoint’s, various types of academic and clinical software, and Augmentative and Alternative communication devices. These devices are to assist students with audio disabilities such as hearing and speaking.

            The Chair of the Communication Services and Disorders department, Lenette Ivy, says “I think we have some of the best and brightest students.” There are 54 students enrolled in the program that can choose between partaking in either the part time or full time program.

            The department deals with preschool, school age children, college students, and even adults. The students in the program go out into the community and work with a variety of different populations.

            “We have had 100% employment of our graduates in a variety of settings for the past 6 years,” says Ivy.

            These many different job opportunities come from different places such as schools, hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, private practice, early intervention, rehabilitation centers, and outpatient care.