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CSD joins the Millennium Scholars Program

We are proud to be a part of this program designed to recruit high-achieving students from diverse backgrounds to STEM fields at Penn State

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Congratulations Penn State NSSLHA!

The Penn State chapter of the National Student Speech-Language and Hearing Association (NSSLHA) earned multiple accolades this spring:

National NSSLHA Gold Chapter Honors
Pennsylvania Speech-Language Hearing Association (PSHA)'s NSSLHA Chapter Honors
Penn State Student Activities Outstanding Student Organization Award
Penn State Student Activities Diversity and Inclusion Enhancement Award

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Penn State Class of 2020 invited to commencement celebration weekend this spring

The Class of 2020 Commencement Celebration Weekend for members of the Class of 2020 and their families and friends will take place from April 29 to May 1, 2022, at University Park.

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Student performs an oral mech exam in CSD 331

Undergraduate Programs

The undergraduate major in Communication Sciences and Disorders prepares students to pursue graduate study in speech-language pathology and audiology. Students may also choose to pursue careers in health and human services or other areas.

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Graduate Programs

Our graduate programs provide a strong foundation in research and clinical practice. We offer a Master of Science degree, as well as a Ph.D in Communication Sciences and Disorders.

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Research

Our world-class researchers are leaders and changemakers in the field of communication sciences and disorders.

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Connie Kossan works with an adult client in the Clinic

Speech, Language and Hearing Clinic

Our on-campus clinic provides speech, language and audiology services to clients across the lifespan.

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Research Spotlight

Penn State team works to improve mental health care for people with aphasia

A team of researchers from Penn State’s colleges of health and human development and education recently completed a training grant from the Schreyer Institute on Teaching Excellence that created an overview of mental health concerns of individuals with aphasia.