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&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Small program, big opportunities&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;We&amp;rsquo;re incredibly proud that a large percentage of our majors participate in undergraduate research, and many have presented or have been published nationally.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;We find these enriching experiences to be a competitive advantage for our program and our students, especially when it comes to applying to graduate programs.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Options to enrich your studies, increase your marketability&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;Studying at UW-Whitewater means you have access to other academic programs and resources that can help you expand your skills and knowledge &amp;mdash; and career opportunities. Many of our students choose to minor in areas such as:&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;li&gt;Allied Health&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Family, Health, and Disability Studies&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Human Resource Management&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Early Childhood Education (for non-education majors)&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Spanish&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Psychology&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Music&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Occupational and Environmental Safety and Health&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Here are a few other reasons to consider earning your degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders at UW-Whitewater:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;li&gt;Go into the community and local schools to assist with hearing screenings&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Attend regional and national conferences, such as Annual Midwest Conference on Cochlear Implants&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Receive guidance on the graduate application process through a professional seminar&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Prepare for your job search with a senior capstone course that includes a mock interview and portfolio&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Apply for various scholarships specific to our major&lt;/li&gt;
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