Department of Communication Science and Disorders

Chair: Professor Murdock
Professor Armstrong; Associate Professors Edwards, Gaskill, Valentine; Assistant Professor Rich; Clinical Director Chatman; Clinical Supervisor Cheslock.

Mission

The mission of the Department of Communication Science and Disorders is to establish and provide distinctive academic programs for students in Speech-Language Pathology, collaborations with community partners, and service to individuals with communication disorders across the life span.

The department is committed to preparing students to become dedicated, competent clinical leaders in the field of Speech-Language Pathology. The curriculum emphasizes the problem solving and critical thinking skills necessary to become strong clinical professionals capable of serving a diverse client population.

Majors

The Department grants the B.S. degree in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP)  and the M.S. degree in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP).

Master’s Degree

Persons interested in obtaining the Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and a license to practice in their chosen state will be required to complete a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology. Refer to the Graduate Bulletin for more information on the M.S. SLP program.

Courses in Communication Science and Disorders

• Courses of Instruction  

Programs

• Speech-Language Pathology, B.S.