

This interdisciplinary major draws on linguistics, psychology, and physiology to explore normal communication processes and the nature of communication disorders. The undergraduate degree integrates liberal arts courses with theoretical and hands-on aspects of communicative sciences and disorders to teach students how we communicate and how to intervene in both the young and old.
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As a Communicative Sciences and Disorders (CSD) major, you'll have access to a wealth of enriching opportunities supplementing our core curriculum:
You'll graduate prepared for a variety of pathways upon graduation. Some may require additional schooling or training, while others allow you to enter the workforce directly.
Many of our students go on to one of the following graduate degrees:
This major is also great preparation for a number of other careers. Some of our students pursue:
Exceptional undergraduate students have the opportunity to further their learning outside the classroom by completing a research thesis. Working with a faculty mentor, honors students immerse themselves in hands-on research projects that align with their specific interests – gaining critical thinking skills that can benefit aspiring clinicians and academics alike. Learn more about the Undergraduate Honors Program.
Meet Annika Canta (BS '20) and read her Q&A profile to learn more about how she thinks her NYU CSD undergraduate experience prepared her for the future and helped shape her career path.
You'll have numerous opportunities to learn beyond the classroom. You can get involved in lab research with our faculty members and/or participate in session observations at our state-of-the-art on-campus clinic serving children and adults with communication disorders.
If you have any additional questions about our degree, please feel free to contact Dr. Susannah Levi at svlevi@nyu.edu or your advisor at csd-ug@nyu.edu.
Please email csdadmissions@nyu.edu if interested in scheduling a department tour.
Several events are available for high school students who are interested in coming to NYU Steinhardt and majoring in CSD. Each summer, NYU Steinhardt offers sessions where you can talk with faculty in the department and get a tour of our facilities. In addition, each fall the school offers open house events where you can hear from current students and advisers from the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, watch a video of some of the unique opportunities available to you at NYU, and listen to a special presentation about the CSD program.
For information about applying to the CSD program and to request more info, visit the Office of Undergrad Admissions website.
If you are currently an NYU student interested in declaring Communicative Sciences and Disorders as your major, we strongly recommend that you take CSCD-UE 101: The Talking Brain: Typical and Disordered Communication prior to changing majors. We also recommend that students have a 2.5 GPA or better prior to declaring the CSD major.
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