Department of Communication Disorders
The mission of the Department of Communication Disorders is:
- To offer high-quality educational programs at the Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral levels, integrated with a nationally recognized clinical training program for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists, as well as continuing education, outreach opportunities and in-service training;
- To advance the knowledge bases that underlie our academic, clinical, and service programs by maintaining an ongoing effort in research in the normative processes of speech, language, and hearing and clinical studies in the pathologies of speech, language and hearing;
- To provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment services to members of the University and our regional community through the year-round operation of a Communication Disorders Clinic on the Amherst campus, as well as through faculty and student involvement in a variety of service activities in response to needs at the local, area, state, regional and national levels; and
- To embrace and nurture a diverse faculty, student body, and clientele, and to communicate and collaborate amongst ourselves, across campus, and throughout our intellectual and geographical communities to add breadth and depth to our knowledge, training, and service.
Strategic Planning: Vision, Mission and Goals
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