Careers

If you want to be a speech-language or hearing professional, this is the department for you. In addition to our Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programs, we also offer the Doctorate in Audiology (AuD), one of just a few doctoral programs offered at CSUN. The AuD is the entry-level requirement for employment as an audiologist.

Our focus is on the advancement of human potential in speech, language and hearing, as well as addressing balance and vestibular disorders. Professionals in this field help people of all ages, from infancy through the lifespan. From children who may be on the autism spectrum to adults experiencing aphasia due to accident or stroke.  A career in CDS means you are helping people either establish or recover the ability to communicate – a most basic human need.

Careers include:

• Audiologist
• Speech-language pathologist in private, non-profit, or school settings
• Hearing testing and assessment
• Early intervention specialist helping children overcome communication obstacles