Mission Statement

Mission Statement (adopted June 2017)

The Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) Program is dedicated to providing a comprehensive education in basic human communication processes and in the prevention, assessment, and treatment of communication disorders across the lifespan.

At the undergraduate level, the CSD program builds on the university’s liberal arts education to provide a pre-professional, academic foundation through integrated learning experiences.  At the graduate level, the program provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary for entry level practice in speech-language pathology by integrating academic knowledge, ethical principles and clinical experiences in both educational and medical settings.  Masters’ graduates will be prepared to earn the Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and licenses from the Virginia Board of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology.

The program is further committed to helping students understand evidence-based practice and interprofessional practices and research methods as they relate to clinical practice.

CSD Mission, Vision & Strategic Plan (2017-2020)