Organizational Structure
The Department of Hearing, Speech and Language Sciences offers a baccalaureate level, broad-based liberal arts and sciences curriculum, designed to provide a sound understanding of normal communication processes and an introduction to the professions of audiology and speech-language pathology. A master鈥檚 degree (MA) in speech-language pathology and a clinical doctorate in audiology (AuD) degree are professional degree programs offered by the Department of HSLS. PhD programs are available in speech-language science and hearing science. PhD students are provided a well-rounded research and academic programs with opportunities for teaching that prepares them for academic research careers as well as careers in teaching and administration.
The Chair of HSLS heads the Department of HSLS. At the University level, graduate programs are administered by the Dean of the Graduate College and the Office of Graduate Student Services. At the College level they are administered by the Associate Dean for Academics and Curriculum. The Coordinator of Professional Programs and the Coordinator of PhD Studies administer the programs at the level of the vision of HSLS. Graduate policies for HSLS are established by the HSLS faculty. The Coordinator of Hearing, Speech and Language Clinic Services along with the Director of Clinical Education in Audiology and the Director of Clinical Education in Speech-Language Pathology oversee clinical education in the professional degree programs. The faculty meets regularly to discuss policies and issues.