Why Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences

 

"It's basic. When you look at communication, it's the essential element of being human."

About Us

The Department of Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences offers internationally-recognized programs in speech-language-hearing sciences, audiology, and speech-language pathology that provide outstanding opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students to pursue rewarding and meaningful careers.

Our award-winning faculty and clinical professionals excel in teaching, cutting-edge research, multidisciplinary and cross-departmental education, and research initiatives, partnering with industry, and providing service and outreach to local communities.

In all programs, we strive to serve scholars within the University and the broader community with interwoven coursework and opportunities for clinical and research experiences. These enable students to better understand the complexities of human communication across the lifespan and to be sensitive to the personal, social, academic, and vocational consequences of difficulties in communication.

Understanding the critical need to serve and partner with diverse populations, we have developed curricula aimed at providing all students multiple opportunities to develop a deep understanding of speech, language, and hearing across ages and abilities within the context of cultural, linguistic, and economic diversity.