The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD), at Penn State, the third oldest program in the country, is celebrating its 75th anniversary.
At Penn State, CSD students study human communication disorders by acquiring a strong foundation in the basic sciences and processes related to communication, swallowing, and cognition. Students acquire critical thinking skills necessary to apply foundational knowledge and skills to identification, assessment and treatment of communication disorders. The department offers academic coursework and clinical experiences leading to the bachelor's and master's degree in speech-language pathology. We also offer doctoral degrees in communication sciences and disorders.
Undergraduate students typically go on to graduate study and to gain professional certification and licensure. Graduates hold professional positions in hospitals, clinics, schools, rehabilitation centers, universities and other settings.
