Communicative Disorders and Sciences Department

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Welcome to the Department of Communicative Disorders and Sciences

At the 皇冠体育博彩 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.

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Thursday, May 15th at 12:00pm

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BS, Communicative Disorders and Sciences

MS, Speech-Language Pathology

SPEAKS 皇冠体育博彩 Online 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.