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
Free Hearing Aid Batteries at the UWSHC!
The UW Speech and Hearing Clinic is offering FREE boxes of size 312 hearing aid batteries! These batteries are available to all community members. Please feel free to take a box for yourself or share …
CSD Students Partner with Boys and Girls Club of Dane County
National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA) UW-Madison Chapter & The Wisconsin Idea Task Force – Community Engagement Committee (part of NSSLHA) want to express their deep appreciation for their ongoing partnership with the Boys …
Platinum Level Green Office Re-Certification Completed
Goodnight Hall completed the re-certification review for the platinum tier of the UW-Madison Green Office Program. This process reviewed all of our sustainability work completed in the areas of waste and recycling, energy and water …
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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.