Communication Sciences and Disorders Department
Learn what our CSD faculty and staff have to say about our programs!
Our Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) program provides broad-based instruction to prepare students to assess, diagnose, treat and serve children and adults who present with a range of communication challenges, disorders, differences, or delays. Our graduate degree program prepares students for the clinical practice of speech-language pathology, working with both children and adults to evaluate and diagnose disorders associated with speech, language, cognition, communication, and swallowing.
Have a question about one of our programs? Please see our contact information below:
Graduate SLP Program (on-campus/residential or distance cohort)
Contact Person: Dr. Kimberly J. Green
Email:slp@wku.edu
Pre-SLP Program
Contact Person: Dr. Kaitlyn Rippy
Email:kaitlyn.rippy@wku.edu
Undergraduate CD Program
Contact Person: Dr. Leigh Anne Roden
Email:leighanne.roden@wku.edu
American Sign Language (ASL) Program
Contact Person: Dr. Ashley Fox
Email:ashley.fox@wku.edu
Academic Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders
Undergraduate Minor in American Sign Language Studies
Pre-SLP - Leveling Program to Provide Prerequisite Courses (entry into a graduate program)
Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (on-campus/residental & distance learning options)
Our Mission:
The Communication Sciences and Disorders Department at WKU prepares students to be knowledgeable, productive and engaged leaders in professional practice. Our department provides a dynamic academic foundation to students across the globe through opportunities for lifelong learning, service and research.
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