Communication Sciences and Disorders
The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders has a long and distinguished history of educational and rehabilitation service to Baylor University, the Waco community, and beyond. The Department includes both highly respected undergraduate and graduate academic programs as well as the Speech-Language and Hearing Clinic.
The Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders degree program emphasizes speech-language pathology and offers comprehensive education in the fundamental principles of the field.
The Master of Science degree program in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders prepares students to become certified professional speech-language pathologists through rigorous academic coursework and robust clinical experiences.
The Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders online program is designed for aspiring speech-language pathologists who are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for children and adults with speech, language, and hearing disorders.
The CSD PhD program centers on God and our faith mission as scientists, clinical scientists, and educators. Our aim is to mentor servant leaders in research and education in Communication Sciences and Disorders.
Speech-Language and Hearing Clinic
The Baylor Speech-Language and Hearing Clinic is a community-based clinic that has been in place for over 60 years with clinical faculty and staff who are dedicated to providing both the highest quality care for our clients and “hands-on” training for our graduate clinicians. The facility provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment for patients of all ages with difficulties such as disorders or delays in language or literacy (both verbal and written), speech sounds, voice, swallowing or feeding, social, augmentative, or alternative communication, and hearing.
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More NewsAs Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences celebrates its 10-year anniversary, take a look back at its programs' histories, learn more about modern growth, and hear about the future of one of Baylor University’s fastest growing academic unit.
Twenty years ago, Camp Success was just an idea that originated from research. It has since evolved into a “life-changing experience.” Launched in 2003 with support from the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry in Waco, this language and literacy intervention summer program has impacted the lives of 1,413 children
to date.
In 2023, Baylor University’s Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences researchers published more than 150 articles in peer-reviewed journals and publications. Here we share examples of publications from across the College, as well as a selection of grant-funded projects from the last year—all supporting and strengthening the Robbins College Signature Research Initiatives.
In his Fall 2022 semester kickoff address to College faculty and staff, Jason R. Carter, PhD, Dean of Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences, described his vision for developing a culture within the College that emphasizes valuing employees and encouraging collaboration. One of the ways these priorities took shape was through the launch of the Robbins College Pure Gold initiative.