Communication Sciences and Disorders
Home of the Speech-Language and Hearing Clinic
Helping Persons of All Ages Speak and Hear
Programs in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders train speech-language pathologists in a nationally accredited program and offer students active learning through the on-campus Speech-Language and Hearing Clinic.
Our high quality, comprehensive clinic services in speech-language pathology and audiology have been a community asset for nearly 70 years. Students receive hands-on training by working in the clinic and have opportunities for community engagement.
We are extremely proud to operate a community clinic with diagnostic and therapy services in speech-language pathology and audiology for children and adults.
Speech-Language and Hearing ClinicProgram Accreditation
The Master of Science (M.S.) education program in speech-language pathology {residential} at St. Cloud State University is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard, #310, Rockville, MD 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700.
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Success Story with Katelyn Dietrich '21
Katelyn Dietrich, a 2021 graduate of the Communication Sciences and Disorders master's program, was awarded the 2021 St. Cloud State University Distinguished Thesis Award! Her topic was, "Dynamic Assessment with Bilingual (Somali/English) Children: Implications for Improving Accuracy of Identification for Language and Reading Disorders".
"Competing a thesis was the best decision for me. It provided an opportunity to make connections with a local school, collect data in-person, and share findings with professionals across related fields. All of this was done on a flexible schedule and with strong support and guidance from my thesis committee. Along the way, I developed a deeper understanding and appreciation for the research process and its "real world" implications." -Katelyn Dietrich
We intentionally prepare students for the rigor of their careers through education and mentorship as they become competent, ethical, and culturally responsive speech, language and hearing professionals who empower the people they serve.
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We want to hear from you! Alumni of our programs may send us information on where you are and what you are doing. Details along with photos can be sent to Jill Klecker Kivel or csd@stcloudstate.edu.