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Program Highlights

Shape the Future of Communication. Transform Lives.

Our program in Communication Sciences and Disorders prepares the next generation of speech-language pathologists to lead with knowledge, compassion, and confidence. Through rigorous academics, immersive clinical experiences, and meaningful mentorship, our students graduate ready to practice at the top of their license — and make an immediate impact.

Why Choose Our Program?

Proven Excellence

  • 99% program completion rate (4-year average)

  • 99% Praxis pass rate (4-year average)

  • Strong job placement rate — employers actively seek our graduates

  • Expert faculty teaching in their areas of clinical and research specialization

When you graduate, you don’t just earn a degree — you enter the profession prepared, confident, and highly competitive.

Learn Through Real-World Experience

Extensive Clinical Training

From your first clinical experience to advanced placements, you’ll build hands-on skills in diverse settings, including:

  • Public and private schools

  • Hospitals and medical centers

  • Private practices

  • Community-based clinics

Students also participate in specialized Clinical Programs in:

  • Fluency

  • Literacy

  • Voice

  • Autism screening

  • Cognition

Through simulations in the Nabholz Center for Healthcare Simulation, you’ll practice critical clinical decision-making in a safe, high-tech environment before entering professional practice.

Collaborative. Comprehensive. Whole-Person Care.

Healthcare is a team effort. Our interprofessional approach prepares you to collaborate with educators, physicians, therapists, and other professionals to deliver comprehensive, client-centered care that supports the whole individual.

Innovation Meets Evidence-Based Practice

We prepare students to think critically and lead confidently by grounding clinical decisions in:

  • Current research

  • Clinical expertise

  • Individual client values

Students have opportunities to engage in faculty-led research and contribute to advancing the field of communication and swallowing disorders.

A Commitment to Community & Leadership

Our students make a difference beyond the classroom through:

  • Clinical service in our Community Care Clinic

  • Outreach programs supporting individuals with communication and swallowing disorders

  • Active involvement in our Gold Chapter Status National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA)

We don’t just prepare clinicians — we develop leaders and advocates.

Prepared for Today. Ready for Tomorrow.

Our graduates leave equipped to:

  • Assess and treat communication and swallowing disorders across the lifespan

  • Deliver culturally responsive, inclusive care

  • Collaborate effectively in interprofessional teams

  • Engage in lifelong professional growth

If you’re ready to join a program known for excellence, innovation, and impact — we’re ready for you.