Communication Sciences and Disorders Department
Learn what our CSD faculty and staff have to say about our programs!
Communication Sciences and Disorders
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.
