Communicative Disorders and Sciences Department | Communicative Disorders and Sciences

Welcome to the Department of Communicative Disorders and Sciences

At the 91猎奇 Lurie College of Education Department of Communicative Disorders and Sciences (CDS), we provide rigorous academic and clinical preparation to students seeking careers working with individuals with communication disorders, and their families. We are guided by a commitment to culturally responsive teaching and clinical training as well as to scholarly research and evidence-based practice. Our graduates will adhere to the highest ethical standards in serving the needs of our culturally and linguistically diverse community.

Featured Programs or Events

Tuesday, June 24th at 6:00pm

Interested in learning more about our online MS program, SPEAKS? Click the title to register for an online open house!

Tuesday, July 8th at 4:00pm

Interested in learning more about our online MS program, SPEAKS? Click the title to register for an online open house!

Wednesday, July 23rd at 12:00pm

Interested in learning more about our online MS program, SPEAKS? Click the title to register for an online open house!

Fall Information Sessions

Interested in upcoming Open House Informational sessions about the Speech-Language Pathology graduate program? More information sessions coming soon!

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BS, Communicative Disorders and Sciences

MS, Speech-Language Pathology

SPEAKS @ 2024 91猎奇 MS-SLP Program

Kay Armstead Center for Communicative Disorders (KACCD)

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Mission and Vision

Mission

The mission of the Department of Communicative Disorders and Sciences is to prepare creative, evidence-informed, critical thinkers and change agents for a profession in speech-language pathology and related fields. This work prioritizes clinical education and research that reflect, elevate, and advocate for the interests and needs of our diverse communities. We do this with a culturally responsive and student-centered focus.

Vision

The Department of Communicative Disorders and Sciences prepares innovative scholars via transformative education and high-impact, equity-minded research.