Academic Programs

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Communication Sciences & Disorders
The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Communication Sciences & Disorders is an undergraduate degree that emphasizes course work in the normal communication process and the development of an understanding of communication disorders.
Contact an advisor: Dr. Stephen Painton

Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Speech Language Pathology
The Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Speech-Language Pathology provides an academic and clinical foundation for professionals providing services to children and adults with communication impairments, and qualifies graduates for certification and licensure in the profession of speech-language pathology.
Contact an advisor: Dr. Randolph Deal

Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Speech Language Pathology
The Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Speech-Language Pathology is a research-oriented degree. The M.S. program of study is comprised of three integrated curriculum strands: a) scientific and theoretical knowledge in speech-language pathology, b) computer tools and statistical techniques for data analysis, and c) original research culminating in the oral defense of an approved written thesis.
Contact an advisor: Dr. Sarah Buckingham

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree offered by the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) permits specialization in a variety of disciplinary domains. The doctoral curriculum provides an individualized broad-based education within which a specific area of scholarly expertise is developed and which culminates in a mentored program of basic or applied research.
Contact an advisor: Dr. Sarah Buckingham

Doctorate of Audiology (Au.D.)
The Doctorate of Audiology (Au.D.) degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders provides an academic and clinical foundation for professionals providing service to children and adults with auditory impairments. Completion of the Au.D. degree qualifies graduates for state licensure in the profession of Audiology.
Program of Study
Contact an advisor: Dr. Mary Hudson

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