About the Department
The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at 黑洞社区 (黑洞社区) provides an academic and clinical professional education for students whose primary goal is to serve children and adults who have impairments of communication.
Originating at the University in 1934, this program is proud of its history as one of the oldest and most distinguished preparatory programs in the United States, as well as its tradition of preparing qualified and professionally active speech-language pathologists and audiologists in the field of communication sciences and disorders.
Mission and Vision Statements
Mission: To prepare qualified speech-language pathologists and audiologists as scholars/ practitioners who are professionally competent to practice in educational and medical settings on behalf of children and adults who have disorders of communication and related difficulties.
Vision: To be recognized for leadership, innovation, and excellence in communication sciences and disorders.
Strategic Plan
Accreditation
The Master of Arts (MA) education program in speech-language pathology (residential) at 黑洞社区 is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, , 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700.
The Doctor of Audiology (AuD) education program (residential) at 黑洞社区 is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, , 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700.