Maggie DeVito named student marshal for spring 2024 commencement
Maggie DeVito will serve as the Penn State Communication Sciences and Disorders student marshal for spring 2024 commencement. During her time at Penn State, she served as vice president of the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association and was a member of Alpha Phi International Women’s Fraternity. Congrats, Maggie!
Meet CSD's Instagram Ambassadors, Danielle and Kylie!
The HHD Instagram Ambassador initiative highlights our majors through the eyes of the students within the program. We invite you to follow their accounts to learn, explore, and experience our program.
Providing social support and communication opportunities for people with aphasia
With the help of Chaleece Sandberg, associate professor of communication sciences and disorders, two Penn State alumni formed the Penn State Alumni Aphasia Group. Created by people with aphasia for people with aphasia, the group aims to offer a safe space for people with aphasia to practice speaking, form connections, share resources, and advocate for aphasia awareness.
American Sign Language to fulfill World Language requirement, effective spring 2024
The Penn State Faculty Senate recently voted to approve CSD 428 (ASL IV) as a permanent course. With this new course approval, Penn State will now offer ASL through the 12th credit level of proficiency, making ASL eligible for students to use to fulfill their bachelor of arts World Language requirement.
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.
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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.
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Research
Research
Our world-class researchers are leaders and changemakers in the field of communication sciences and disorders.
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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.
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Sommar Chilton, associate teaching professor of communication sciences and disorders, has received the 2024 George W. Atherton Award for Excellence in Teaching! The award is presented each year to six Penn State faculty members who have demonstrated excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level. Congratulations, Sommar!
