Communication Sciences and Disorders

Degree and certificate programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders prepare students to be future leaders in speech-language pathology, audiology, and related areas. Your program will focus on the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s core values, which start with excellence, integrity, and diversity.

Nationally known faculty lead research efforts that contribute to the knowledge base of the discipline and provide state, regional, and national clinical leadership. Our faculty commit to evidence-based, client-centered, outcomes-focused training for our students. Permanent faculty members lead or supervise most courses and clinical experiences.

Our Speech and Hearing Clinic is the largest academically associated clinic at UGA and has been providing outstanding services to the community since 1953.

Admissions decisions for all programs and majors in the Department of Communication Sciences and Special Education will not be adversely affected at the department level by an applicant’s history of participation in social justice activism or in peaceful protests seeking social or political change.

Degree Programs

Bachelor of Science in Education (BSEd)

BSEd in Communication Sciences and Disorders
Gain a foundation in speech, language, and hearing in this program suited for those wishing to pursue careers as a speech-language pathologist or audiologist.

Master of Education (MEd)

MEd in Communication Sciences and Disorders
Prepare for a career as a speech-language pathologist in a school, hospital, or other setting with the MEd in Communication Sciences and Disorders.

Master of Arts (MA)

MA in Communication Sciences and Disorders
Prepare for a career as a speech-language pathologist in a school, hospital, or other setting with the MEd in Communication Sciences and Disorders.

Educational Specialist (EdS)

EdS in Education (Applied Behavior Analysis)
Pursue advanced studies in special education through our EdS in Education with an Applied Behavior Analysis area of emphasis, designed for candidates who already hold a master's degree.
EdS in Education (Communication Sciences and Disorders)
If you are a professional speech-language pathologist with a master's degree, the EdS degree allows you to upgrade your professional skills.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

PhD in Communication Sciences and Disorders
Earn the highest level of academic achievement in the field of communication sciences and disorders through specialized study in your area of interest.

Non-Degree Programs

Certificates

Certificate in Pre-Professional Speech Language Pathology (Online)
This certificate is designed for students who finished a bachelor's degree in another area and are now interested in pursuing graduate work in speech-language pathology.

Student Organizations

National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA)

We provide students in the fields of human communication sciences and disorders an opportunity to share ideas in assessment and treatment; provide information; provide community service and social interaction.

Faculty advisor: Nancy Dellaria