CSD Community Messages
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders is committed to eliminating bias, discrimination, and systemic racism. We commit to this work in our department, on campus, and in our field to effect sustained change.
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
CSD Student Receives UW-Madison L&S Leadership Award
Congratulations to CSD senior Gracie Turner, recipient of the 2023-24 Cyrena Pondrom Leadership Award. This leadership award is based on a leadership project proposal and awarded through the L&S Faculty Honors Committee. Professor Pondrom is …
Nirali Patel and Ryan Burdick Receive WSHA 2023 Risa Mari Otto Scholarship
Congratulations to Nirali Patel and Ryan Burdick. Nirali and Ryan are recipients of the Wisconsin Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Association (WSHA) 2023 Risa Mari Otto Scholarship. This memorial scholarship is sponsored by the family and …
Speech-Language Pathology Students from University of Texas El Paso Visit CSD for an Intensive Research Experience
Five Masters Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) students from University of Texas El Paso (UTEP) visited the UW-Madison Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) Department for two weeks in July. This visit was part of a new research …
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Department Events
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Sep25
Prosem Lecture: The Effectiveness AAC interventions Targeting Social Communication: Findings and Future Directions @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm 62 Goodnight Hall Learn more about Prosem
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Sep27
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Sep29
Hearing and Donuts (Brain and Bagels) Seminar @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Waisman Center Learn more about the Hearing and Donuts Seminar Series
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Oct02
Prosem Lecture: Tinnitus Characterization Using Reverse Correlation with Applications to Habituation Therapies @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm 62 Goodnight Hall Learn more about Prosem
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Oct04
Undergraduate Advising Presentation - Clinical Observation @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Learn more on our Canvas page
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.
