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Communication Sciences & Disorders

Degree and Certificate Programs

Communication Sciences & Disorders

Degrees and Certificate

The department of Communication Sciences and Disorders offers undergraduate and advanced degrees options in Audiology, Speech and Hearing Science, Speech-Language Pathology and Speech-Language Pathology Assistant.

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Bachelor's Degree

Speech & Hearing Science

The undergraduate major in Speech & Hearing Science (SPHS) from the department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) is a preprofessional degree for speech-language pathology and/or audiology.

Master's Degree

Speech-Language Pathology

The Master of Science (MS) degree in speech-language pathology (SLP) is an intensive program, normally involving a minimum of 5 semesters (one year, nine months) of study and full-time clinical practicum training.

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Certificate

Speech-Language Pathology Assistant

This certificate program is a post-baccalaureate graduate-level clinical training program designed to prepare students for a career in public schools as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA).

PhD

Communication Sciences & Disorders

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders requires advanced coursework, independent research, and an in depth understanding of topics in one's area of specialization.

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Speech Language Hearing Aid
AuD

Doctor of Audiology

The professional doctorate (AuD) program is a 4-year post-baccalaureate degree that is designed to meet all requirements for national accreditation and clinical certification in audiology.

Additional Information

Program Application

If you are a student who is looking to apply to clinical education programs for Communication Science & Disorders Programs, you can access the application here.

Graduate Program Grade Policy

The Graduate School requires that students maintain an overall GPA of 3.0 in order to graduate. Learn more about the graduate grading policy.

Programs FAQs

If you are a student who is looking to apply to clinical education programs for Communication Science & Disorders Programs, you can access the application here.

Contact Us

Sarah Hargus Ferguson, PhD, CCC-A
Director of Graduate Studies, Audiology

Robert Kraemer, PhD, CCC-SLP
SLP Graduate Program Director

Skyler Jennings, PhD, AuD, CCC-A
PhD Program Director

Stacy Manwaring, PhD, CCC-SLP
Director of Undergraduate Studies

Leigh Ann Benevides
Program Information Coordinator