Winter Break closure
The University will be closed for Winter Break Dec. 24 through Jan. 4. Happy holidays to our HHD community!
Combine language, listening, and learning to make an impact
Designed to prepare students for graduate study in speech-language pathology or audiology, Penn State CSD provides students with a holistic view of language and communication through the exploration of normal and disordered aspects of speech, language, and hearing in people of all ages.
Supporting people who stutter
Jonelle Prokopchak, assistant teaching professor of communication sciences and disorders at Penn State, recently spoke about stuttering and how clinicians and educators in the Penn State Speech, Language, and Hearing Clinic are working to help people who stutter.
Meet CSD's Instagram Ambassadors, Alyssa and Teagan!
The HHD Instagram Ambassador Initiative highlights our majors through the eyes of students within the program. We invite you to follow their accounts to learn, explore, and experience our programs.
Undergraduate Programs
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.
Learn about the major
Graduate Programs
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.
Learn more about graduate programs
Research
Research
Our world-class researchers are leaders and changemakers in the field of communication sciences and disorders.
Explore our research areas
Speech, Language and Hearing Clinic
Speech, Language and Hearing Clinic
Our on-campus clinic provides speech, language and audiology services to clients across the lifespan.
Learn more about our services
Morgan Lapp served as student marshal for the College of Health and Human Development during fall 2025 commencement. Lapp was a member of Delta Zeta, most recently serving as vice president of philanthropy. She was also a member of the Panhellenic Circle of Sisterhood Committee — a charity dedicated to removing barriers to education for girls and women globally. Congrats, Morgan!
