The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders has been offering quality training for speech-language pathologists and audiologists since 1948, with our graduates helping to push the field forward with their clinical and scientific knowledge.

We’ve long been experts in CSD, so we know what you need to learn – and we built our master’s and doctoral programs around the things that will actually shape your career:

• Collaborative learning environment: Small cohorts and intimate class sizes mean individualized attention from faculty and clinical supervisors who are invested in your success.
• Hit the ground running: You’ll begin earning supervised clinical hours from the start of your program, alongside your classroom learning.
• Hands-on experience: Diverse clinical placements, research involvement and specialized practicums will prepare you for the full range of settings you’ll encounter as a professional. An active alumni network will support you well beyond graduation.
• Access for all: We’re unique in that we don’t require students to earn an undergraduate degree in CSD before applying to our speech-language pathology graduate program. Students who enter through this pathway follow an extended plan of study.

Our outcomes speak for themselves:

• 96% of our students graduate with their intended degree;
• 96% of our graduates pass the Praxis examination; and
• 100% also secure employment in speech-language pathology or audiology after graduation.

Watch this video to hear what our students have to say about our programs:

Programs

M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology

The Masters degree program in Speech-Language Pathology is designed to provide the student with sufficient depth and breadth of academic study and clinical practicum for a professional career in the diagnosis and management of individuals with speech and language disorders. We accept graduate students with and without the background in communication sciences and disorders.

Research Ph.D. in Speech-Language Pathology

The doctoral (Ph.D.) program in Speech-Language Pathology consist of academic and research experiences, with an emphasis on basic and applied science. The Ph.D. degree programs are intended to prepare students for academic and research careers.

Au.D. in Clinical Audiology

The Au.D. program is designed to provide the student with sufficient depth and breadth of academic study and clinical practicum for a professional career in the diagnosis and management of hearing and balance disorders.

Research Ph.D. in Audiology

The doctoral (Ph.D.) program in Audiology consist of academic and research experiences, with an emphasis on basic and applied science. The Ph.D. degree programs are intended to prepare students for academic and research careers.

Dual Au.D. / Ph.D. Program in Audiology

Syracuse University also offers a combined Au.D./Ph.D. degree program for those students interested in receiving both a professional doctoral degree (Au.D.) and a research doctoral degree (Ph.D.).