Students aiming to work with children and adults who suffer from speech troubles, hearing loss or other types of communicative challenges may wish to pursue a degree in communication disorders. Coursework might include internships and hands-on learning, as well as classes on sign language, anatomy, psychology and more.

A bachelor's degree is given to students who fulfill the necessary requirements given by the college or university they are attending. The requirements include three to seven years of focus on a subject, typically referred to as a major or concentration.