Welcome to Speech Pathology & Audiology

The Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology has long been recognized for the excellence of its clinical services in audiology and speech-language pathology, its undergraduate and graduate professional programs, and the scholarship and research activities of its distinguished faculty.

The undergraduate program in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology provides a thorough understanding of the basic processes involved in speech, swallowing, hearing, and language in addition to a broad overview of communication disorders in preparation for professional graduate study in speech-language pathology or audiology. The Department’s Master of Science (M.S.) and Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) programs address the knowledge and skills that prepare graduates to excel in the professions of speech-language pathology and audiology, respectively. Both graduate programs meet the clinical and academic requirements for professional licensure and certification, and both are accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Graduates of the professional programs are well prepared to diagnose and treat the full range of communicative disorders in all age groups, and to practice competently as speech-language pathologists and audiologists in a wide range of clinical settings. The Department is pleased to announce its newest program, the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Communication Sciences and Disorders. This customized post-professional program prepares audiologists and speech-language pathologists to become effective teachers and researchers with an area of expertise within hearing science and disorders or within speech and language sciences and disorders.

The Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology provides professional services to the public through our on-campus clinics. The West Virginia University Speech Center offers a wide variety of speech-language pathology services to children and adults, whereas the West Virginia University Hearing Center is well equipped to provide complete diagnostic and rehabilitative audiology services. Fully staffed by professional supervisors, these state-of-the-art clinical facilities help meet the health care needs of the community, while supporting the professional education of the Department’s graduate students.