Communication Sciences & Disorders
Prepare to help the world communicate.
The Communication Sciences & Disorders program at UND offers programs that prepare students for careers as a speech-language pathology assistant, speech-language pathologist or audiologist.
- Hands-on-training in our on-site clinic
- Low student to faculty ratio
- Opportunity for undergraduate and graduate research
- 100% Praxis pass rate (10+ years)
Programs & Degrees
Options for Related Minors and Certificates
Students pursuing a degree in CSD often acquire minors or certificates in other programs. The following are common options:
- Minor
- Undergraduate Certificates
Accreditation Status Statement
The Master of Science (M.S.) education program in speech-language pathology {residential} at the University of North Dakota 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.
Department Mission
The mission of the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) is to meet the needs of the University of North Dakota (UND) and its surrounding community in the discipline of communication sciences and disorders, especially in the area of speech-language pathology. Specifically, the mission of CSD is to:
- Provide academic and clinical instruction, supervised clinical practica, and research experiences for undergraduate and graduate-level students.
- Conduct research with the aim of contributing to the body of knowledge concerning communication processes and communication disorders.
- Provide clinical services to individuals, groups, and agencies within North Dakota and the region.
- Participate in the governance of the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) and the University.
- Provide professional leadership within local, state and national organizations.