Dr. Stan Cooke - CHHS Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony May 2, 2014
Dr. Cooke came to WKU in 1975 to develop the undergraduate and graduate programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders. His contributions to the department, WKU, and the profession of Speech Language Pathology made him a perfect candidate for the CHHS Hall of Fame.
May 2016 - Graduation Celebration
2016 Bootcamp Students
The Mission of the Communication Sciences and Disorders Department
The Communication Sciences and Disorders Department at WKU prepares students to be knowledgeable, productive and engaged leaders in professional practice. Our department provides a dynamic academic foundation to students across the globe through opportunities for lifelong learning, service and research.
About the Department
The Communication Disorders (CD) program at WKU was established in 1975. The department is a part of the College of Health and Human Services. Distance Learning opportunities were added to the program in 1999 and have expanded to allow students to complete a Pre-SLP program, earn a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology, and a Rank I Certificate online. Expansion in the department also included adding the American Sign Language Studies and Cross Cultural Communication in Healthcare programs. The department name was changed to Communication Sciences and Disorders in July 2013.
Click on the academic program offerings listed to the right to find out more details regarding the many options our department has to offer.
Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders Western Kentucky University 1906 College Heights Blvd. #41030 Bowling Green, KY 42101-1030 Phone # (270) 745-4541 Fax # (270) 745-3441
Office Hours:
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM (Central Time)
Summer Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM (CT)
Friday: 7:30 AM - 12:30 PM (CT)
(in effect May 15, 2017 - August 11, 2017)
Department Head:
Jean Neils-Strunjas, PhD, CCC-SLP, Professor
Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
Western Kentucky University
College of Health & Human Services
1906 College Heights Blvd. #41030
Academic Complex 104
Bowling Green, KY 42101-1030
Phone: 270-745-8998
Our office has earned a Level 2 Green Squirrel of Approval from the WKU Office of Sustainability!
Academic Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders
Undergraduate Minor in American Sign Language Studies
Undergraduate Certificate in Cross Cultural Communication in Healthcare
PreSLP - Leveling Program to Provide Prerequisite Courses for entry into a graduate program
Rank I in Communication Disorders
News:
Watch the Communication Disorders Clinic Video!
Fall 2016 CSD Research Newsletter
Fall 2015 CSD Research Newsletter
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