Communication Science Disorders students study the very essence of the human condition—communication. Communication disorders stem from an array of impairments in the speech, voice, resonance, fluency, swallowing, and language processes. Disorders of human communication affect millions of Americans and cut across the entire life span. An estimated 1 in 6 individuals will suffer from a communication impairment in their lifetime. Speech-language pathologists identify, prevent, evaluate, and treat individuals with communication disorders. The growing number of people with communication impairments reflects a need for qualified SLPs to serve the populace.
Our program prepares individuals for a career in SLP in a variety of educational, hospital and private settings. Composed of 19 full-time faculty scholars and clinical educators, our department is also dedicated to clinical research, arguably the leading communication sciences and disorders program in the nation with this emphasis.
As you peruse our website, you will find that our dedication to helping others, our emphasis on scholarly learning, and our student-friendly atmosphere makes our department a great place to be!
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Textbooks
The Department of Communication Disorders now posts a list of required textbooks for the upcoming semester.