Program(s) of Study and Training
	51.0201 Communication Disorders, General Communication Disorders, General. A program that focuses on the general study of the application of biomedical, psychological, and physical principles to the study of the genesis, development, and treatment of speech, language, hearing, and cognitive communication problems caused by disease, injury, or disability. Includes instruction in language science, hearing science, speech and voice science, biology of communication, behavioral linguistics, psychology, and applications to the development of diagnostic and rehabilitative strategies and technologies.
	51.0202 Audiology/Audiologist and Hearing Sciences Audiology/Audiologist and Hearing Sciences. A program that focuses on the scientific study of hearing processes and hearing loss, and that prepares individuals to diagnose hearing loss and impairments and advise patients on means to use their remaining hearing and select and fit hearing aids and other devices. Includes instruction in acoustics, anatomy and physiology of hearing, hearing measurement, auditory pathology, middle and inner ear analysis, rehabilitation therapies and assistive technologies, and pediatric and other special applications.
	51.0203 Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist. A program that prepares individuals to evaluate the speaking, language interpretation, and related physiological and cognitive capabilities of children and/or adults and develop treatment and rehabilitative solutions in consultation with clinicians and educators. Includes instruction in the anatomy and physiology of speech and hearing; biomechanics of swallowing and vocal articulation; communications disorders; psychology of auditory function and cognitive communication; language assessment and diagnostic techniques; and rehabilitative and management therapies.
	51.0204 Audiology/Audiologist & Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist. An integrated or coordinated program that prepares individuals as audiologists and speech- language pathologists. Includes instruction in a variety of communication disorder studies, audiology, speech pathology, language acquisition, and the design and implementation of comprehensive therapeutic and rehabilitative solutions to communications problems.
	51.0299 Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other. Any instructional program in communications disorders sciences and services not listed above.

	Occupation(s)
	29-1121 Audiologists Assess and treat persons with hearing and related disorders. May fit hearing aids and provide auditory training. May perform research related to hearing problems.
	29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists Assess and treat persons with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. May select alternative communication systems and teach their use. May perform research related to speech and language problems.