Communication Sciences and Disorders
The mission of the Undergraduate and Master’s programs of CSD is the preparation of professionals qualified to provide independent professional diagnostic and therapy services to individuals with a wide range of communication and swallowing needs in a variety of settings.
Welcome to the Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders!
We are excited that you are considering or have chosen our program to further your education and training. The Department offers Bachelor’s (BS) and Master’s (MS) degrees housed in the College of Health and Behavioral Sciences.
The Bachelor of Science program prepares students for graduate study in speech-language pathology and related disciplines such as neuroscience, cognitive science, special education, and linguistics.
The Master of Science (M.S.) education program in speech-language pathology {residential} at the University of Central Arkansas is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard, #310, Rockville, MD 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700.
You will find our degree programs are learner-centered and our faculty are holistically invested in you – your interests, needs, and goals. They are passionately committed to providing every student with quality advising, strong mentoring, cutting-edge information, and diverse clinical experiences.
Our faculty are clinically certified and licensed in the State of Arkansas, and our graduate faculty hold doctoral degrees with expertise that encompass the breadth of speech-language pathology specialties.
This is an exciting era for speech-language pathology. Greater demand for services in various settings coupled with a national shortage of clinicians and scientists makes employment a virtual certainty. At UCA you will find a supportive team of professionals ready to work with you to develop skills for helping individuals communicate, which is the most precious human experience.
Dr. Darshon Reed
Interim Department Chair
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