Do you see your career as a speech-language pathologist or audiologist, or working in the field of speech-language or hearing science or health care? If yes, Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø is your place.
Every year, 95-100% of Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) graduates who apply to graduate programs are admitted. Half received teaching or research fellowships, because they know what they¡¯re doing (and they love what they do). Career paths for CSD majors.
It comes down to substantial clinical experience, research and service, with the supervision of devoted faculty.
You¡¯ll be trained in working with clients in Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø¡¯s on-campus clinic: The Barbara A. Roseman Center for Speech, Language, and Hearing. Supported by faculty, students provide intervention to about 90 families each semester.
With the new $3.75 million expansion to the CSD department¡¯s home in Brodahl Hall, you¡¯ll have the benefit of the new and the original ¡ª new facilities and technology, with the reputation as one of the nation¡¯s first and finest college-based speech and language clinics.
Based on our longstanding excellent program, and in response to the need for more high-quality speech pathology graduate programs around the country, Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø added a master of science program in speech-language pathology (MS-SLP) in 2020.
Disciplinary knowledge
Gain a deep understanding of your subject and how it connects to other subjects.
Communication competence
Read and listen carefully. Express ideas (writing or speaking) suited to the audience.
Intercultural competence
Understand real and imaginary similarities and differences. Use more than one perspective to view issues.
Ethical citizenship
Examine and embrace your strengths, passions and values. Develop ethical convictions and act on them.
Creative thinking
Combine ideas to create something new. Use imaginative ways of solving problems.
The Master of Science (M.S.) education program in speech-language pathology (residential) at Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø 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.
Ella Aldridge '23 is pursuing a master's in speech-language pathology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Rebecca Smuck '23 is pursuing a master's in speech-language pathology at the University of Kansas.
Kathryn Boyle '21 is pursuing a master¡¯s in speech-language pathology at Purdue University.
Molly Bastida '21 is attending Illinois State University for a Doctorate of Audiology (Au.D.).
Courtney Baker '20 is pursuing her doctorate in audiology at Northwestern University.
Claire Benisch '19 is a speech-language pathologist at the Children¡¯s Therapy Center in the Quad Cities.
Michelle Johnson '17 is a speech-language pathologist at Young & Well in Washington, D.C.
Natalie Tomerlin '16 is a clinical assistant professor at Northwestern University and a speech-language pathologist at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago.
“The faculty in the CSD department truly want every student to succeed, and they are willing to take the time and effort to make that happen.”Read More
“Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø's clinic is an amazing opportunity at the undergraduate level to gain clinical experience in CSD.”Read More
“Dr. Jakielski, Dr. Haskill and other faculty in the CSD department have been mentors to me throughout my entire time at Augie.”Read More
The First Destinations Report, collected from a survey of 2024 graduates, is a tool for the college and families of prospective Vikings to see the value of an Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø education. The numbers show how Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø's commitment to experiential learning and career preparation translates into real-world success.
Supportive mentors, experience in the field and a foundation in the liberal arts and sciences prepare Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø graduates for the complex future of health care.
The full accreditation status was achieved over four years and recognizes the high standards of Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø's program. The 24-month program launched in 2020 and the first cohort graduated in May 2022.
