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 master's degree is an academic degree granted to individuals who have undergone study demonstrating a mastery or high-order overview of a specific field of study or area of professional practice.