Welcome
Harding 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 (Speech-Language Pathology/Audiology) 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 a candidate for accreditation by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard #310, Rockville, Maryland 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700. This is a "preaccreditation" status with the CAA, awarded to developing or emerging programs for a maximum period of five years.
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
Richard Walker Communication Disorders Conference
(PLEASE NOTE: This conference was postponed due to weather conditions in Washington. MS. Marshalla was unable to travel to Arkansas for her presentation. This conference has been rescheduled for FRIDAY, MARCH 16 at the HARDING UNIVERSITY HERITAGE AUDITORIUM. All other aspects (times, etc.) will remain the same.)
The Spring 2012 Richard Walker CSD Conference will feature Pam Marshalla, M.A., CCC-SLP presenting the topic Becoming Verbal with Childhood Apraxia. The conference is scheduled for Friday, January 20 March 16, 2012 in the American Heritage Auditorium at Harding University. Please download the brochure for additional information and a registration form.
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!