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.

Academic institutions around the world offer a BSc or Bachelor of Science. This popular undergraduate degree is helpful in preparing students for the workplace or for advanced degree programs. The average BSc takes three to five years to complete.