Academic Programs
Pre-Graduate Programs
Undergraduate
Post-Baccalaureate Capstone Certificate
Graduate Programs
Clinical Speech-Language Pathology Masters (M.S.)
Clinical Speech-Language Pathology Masters/Doctorate (M.S., Ph.D.)
Doctorate Programs
Student Success
Our faculty and staff support students to be successful in their education and careers. Our track record shows that students complete their programs, pass their licensure exams, and gain employment after graduation.
Scholarships and Awards
The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders administers a number of scholarships and awards open to undergraduate majors and graduate students. Students may also be eligible for awards from state and national agencies.
What Makes Us Special
Outstanding Education
Our faculty educate students to become clinicians, scientists, and teachers of the future. Our top-ranked programs offer a variety of didactic and hands-on educational opportunities.
Comprehensive and Affordable Clinical Care
Our faculty and staff run the UWSHC, which offers evaluation and treatment of communication disorders. UWSHC serves Wisconsin residents across the lifespan, and offers low-cost services and partial scholarships for individuals and families in need.
Real-world Research
Our faculty perform cutting-edge research that has clear health relevance. Faculty have been issued patents, created spin-off companies, and developed technology that benefits people in Wisconsin and the nation.
Community Outreach
Our faculty and students provide outreach services and consulting, often at no cost, to families, school systems, and other organizations in need.
News & Events
Department News
Kicking Off the DEIAB Student Discussion Series with a Full House!
Over 30 students joined our first DEIAB student-led discussion of the semester! The group dove into cultural responsiveness, sharing insights on how SLPs and Audiologists can better serve diverse communities. Special thanks to our facilitators …
Wisconsin Idea Task Force Stays Busy All Year!
The Wisconsin Idea Task Force (WITF) is a part of the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA) UW-Madison chapter. WITF was established to carry out the three main pillars of diversity, outreach, and inclusion. …
UWSHC Concussion Services Support University Student Population
UWSHC’s Concussion Services, developed and facilitated by clinical professor Kim Caul and her MS-SLP graduate student team, is beginning it’s 4th semester since its launch in fall 2023. Since that time, the clinic has evaluated and …
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Department Events
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Oct11
Hearing and Donuts (Brain and Bagels) Seminar @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am Waisman Center Learn more about the Hearing and Donuts Seminar Series
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Oct16
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Oct18
Hearing and Donuts (Brain and Bagels) Seminar @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am Waisman Center Learn more about the Hearing and Donuts Seminar Series
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Oct21
Prosem Lecture: Impact of Radiation Therapy on Saliva and Swallowing Outcomes in Head and Neck Cancer @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm 62 Goodnight Hall Learn more about Prosem
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Oct23
We Welcome Everyone
We support the equal treatment of all people. No individual shall be discriminated against based upon race or ethnicity, nationality, religion, age, sex, gender identity, ability, or sexual orientation.
