For students interested in pursuing graduate studies in the fields of speech-language pathology or audiology, the department of human services and rehabilitation studies offers a concentration in communication sciences and disorders.
In accordance with American Speech, Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) standards the program builds on Assumption’s strong liberal arts foundation with courses specifically focused on human communication, social and behavioral sciences, mathematics, as well as biological and physical sciences. The concentration in communication sciences and disorders is a program offered through the Health and Human Services Department. For those students who have completed all required courses in the CSD concentration and 20 hours of clinical observation under a licensed speech-language pathologist, you can secure a license as a speech-language pathology assistant in the state of Massachusetts. Other states have different licensing requirements, therefore, students who are interested in becoming assistants outside of Massachusetts should look into licensing requirements for the state in which they plan to work.
Alison J. Myette, MS, CCC-SLP
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Assumption's Rome Campus
At Assumption's campus in Rome, Italy, the city and the country become your classroom through daily and weekend-long excursions throughout "the eternal city" and the Italian countryside. This unique study abroad experience will enrich your academic and cultural pursuits as you walk in the footsteps of emperors and gladiators then enjoy delectable Italian cuisine or perhaps a cappuccino after class in a local cafe. (Did you know that your financial aid follows you to Rome?)
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The Assumption curriculum encourages scholarly and real-world experience. With hands-on research conducted alongside faculty mentors, students gain a depth of knowledge and skills that lead to professional success and personal fulfillment.Study Abroad
At Assumption University, the world is your classroom. Students can study and explore abroad in over 50 places from Vienna to England, South Africa, and even our own campus in historic, yet modern, Rome, Italy. Assumption’s study abroad program offers culture, history, and a living classroom for all.Internships
Assumption starts planning for your future the day you arrive on campus. Our Career Development and Internship Center helps students secure exciting and fulfilling internships where you’ll apply knowledge obtained in the classroom in a professional setting, preparing for a future career or additional study. Assumption connects students to internship opportunities in corporations, government agencies, research hospitals, non-profit organizations, and more.Career Paths
New England Center for Children (NECC)
American Red Cross
Brigham and Women’s Hospital-Boston
Catholic Social Services
Cascade Disability Management
Department of Youth Services
Devereux School
Genesis Club
Jewish Family Services
Jewish Health Care
May Institute
Massachusetts Department of Social Services
Mercy Centre for Developmental Disabilities
Public Schools of Massachusetts
Rainbow Child Development Center
UMASS-Early Intervention Programs
Youth Opportunities Upheld, INC.
Chantal Jordan
Human Services 2018
Pursuing a Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology, Boston University
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