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 NewsThe J. Harry and Anna Jeanes Academic Honors Week is hosted each spring semester by the Baylor University Honors College and includes a special Academic Honors Convocation ceremony. During Convocation, outstanding students from departments across the University are recognized, including undergraduate students from Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences.
Jason R. Carter, PhD, Dean of Baylor University’s Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences, has announced two key leadership appointments related to transitions within the College. Effective June 1, 2024, Nadine Welch has been appointed Associate Dean for Undergraduate and International Studies and Leigh Greathouse, PhD, has been appointed Interim Chair of the Department of Public Health.
With the New Year in sight, it is time to reflect back on the significant developments and exciting happenings from the past year for Baylor University’s Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences. Read more about 10 highlights from Robbins College’s 2023 year in review.
Baylor University graduate Swinita Shah shares about her experience in the Online Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders program, including her inspiration for becoming a speech language pathologist and the aspects of the program that helped her reach her goals.