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

CS&D Advocates in Action!
As members of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s Committee of Ambassadors, clinical faculty Rachel Lee and Kim Caul hit Capitol Hill this week, along with over 150+ ASHA professionals, to advocate on behalf of our clients, …

CSD Students Receive Wisconsin Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Foundation Scholarships
Congratulations to our CSD students who were recently awarded scholarships and research grants through the Wisconsin Speech and Hearing Association (WSHA) Foundation. They will each be honored at the WSHA Convention on February 7th. Caryn S. …

Susan Thibeault Awarded WARF Named Professorship
Congratulations to Susan Thibeault, Ph.D., CCC-SLP on receiving a 2026 Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) Named Professorship. Eight faculty were awarded the WARF Named Professorships this year, which come with $100,000 and honor faculty who …
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Department Events
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Brains and Bagels Seminar @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am Waisman Center Learn more about the Brains and Bagels Seminar Series
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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.




