Communication Sciences and Disorders

Welcome

CSD logoHarding University has offered academic coursework in communication sciences and disorders since 1953, when Richard Walker introduced "speech therapy services" to Searcy. Since that time, the program has evolved through many changes and continues to be a service to Harding University faculty, staff, students and to the communities of central Arkansas. The Communication Sciences and Disorders Program offers a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders-Clinical (Speech-Language Pathology/Audiology), a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders-Non-Clinical, and a Master of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology.

The master's degree (M.S.) program in speech-language pathology at Harding 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, Maryland 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700.

In order to work as a Speech-Language Pathologist or Audiologist, undergraduate students must continue their education at a CAA accredited graduate program.  Graduates of Harding's undergraduate program must apply to the graduate program for consideration of admission. The Harding Program is a member of the Council of Academic Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders. All professional staff hold ASHA's Certificates of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology and hold Arkansas Licenses in their respective areas.

Announcements

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The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders is seeking a full-time faculty member. The successful candidate will possess a Ph.D. and hold the Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Clinical supervisory experience and experience working with adult populations with communication disorders are highly desirable. Submit letter of application and curriculum vitae to Dr. Dan Tullos, chair, at tullos@harding.edu.  You may also check Harding's Human Resources.

The Communication Sciences and Disorders Program is preparing to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of "speech therapy" here at Harding University.  The celebration will begin as we move into our new building in August.  Keep watch for details!

Chicago ASHA Convention

Dr. Dan Tullos is the Global Issues and Practices Across the Discipline Topic Chair for the 2013 ASHA Convention in Chicago. He has served on the Convention Program Committee for the last four years.  The members of the Global Issues Committee have completed their reviews and the speaker invitations will go out in June.  It is looking like a GREAT convention.  Hope to see you in Chicago on November 14, 2013.  Note that this is one week earlier than usual.

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We are currently developing our program for the 2013-2014 academic year.  Unfortunately, the speaker we were planning has needed to cancel.  We will post new information as soon as it's available.

HIZ-Path Video

The HIZ-Path video, recently produced by 1504 Pictures is receiving much critical acclaim!  The short movie has been shown at the ASHA Convention and the Council of Academic Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders meeting.  View it yourself and see what you think.  Let us hear your reactions.


Quarterly Newsletter

The Graduate Assistants of the Communication Sciences and Disorders Program produce On the Tip of My Tongue, a newsletter discussing the events associated with CSD here at Harding.  You may download our latest issue here, or you may submit your request to be added to our email list to Martha Vendetti (mvendett@harding.edu).  Please send information about what you are doing or other items to be considered for inclusion.  We would love to hear from you!

 

Communication Sciences and Disorders
501-279-4648
csd@harding.edu